Shop, Dine, Stay in The Plains, Virginia |
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Hunt Country Yarns: Color, Texture and inspiration overflow at this treasure trove of knitting, needlepoint and spinning supplies. Friendly, knowledgeable service, special orders welcome. Open Wednesday – Friday, Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-7, Sunday 12-5. 6482 Main St. 540 253-9990, www.skeins.com, email hcy@skeins.com Live An Artful Life: An artful lifestyle gallery gift shop specializing in unique, artful gifts including jewelry, fine craft, women's accessories and the fine art paintings by Tom Neel, Piedmont's premier landscape artist. Open Wednesday-Friday 11 – 6, Sat 10 – 6, Sunday 11 – 4 (often later on Friday and Saturday evenings) 6474 Main St. 540-253-9797, www.LiveAnArtfulLife.com Peyton’s Place: A home furnishings, antique and accessories store offering complete design services including window treatments, paint selection, reupholstering, staging and organization. An official distributor of Lee Industries to the public and the trade. Licensed contractor. Open Wednesday.-Sunday. or by appointment. 6484 Main St. 540-253-5800, www.peytonsplacefurniture.com The Bittersweet Garden: Out of the ordinary statuary, garden accessories, seasonal plants and floral supplies. The Plains Pharmacy: Vitamins, cards & gifts, customized compounded medications and medical equipment. Open Monday -Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-1. 6485 Main St. 540-253-5275. Youngblood Art Studio is the work space of Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom, a local artist who works primarily in clay, focusing on expressionistic figurative sculpture. She offers classes sporadically throughout the year to all ages. Look for her quarterly exhibits in the gallery space. Located just behind The Railstop Restaurant. To be on the email list request by sending email to lillaohrstrom@yahoo.com and check out Lilla's website www.LillaOhrstrom.com. Feel free to call 540 253 5667 to see if open or email for appointment. Sorry hours are not regular. Zig Zag Gallery promotes exceptional work of diverse media and content. We also offer educational workshops and lectures for adults and young people. Open Wednesday – Sunday 11 – 5:30, 6477 Main St. 540-253-5364, www.zigzagtheplains.com Dine
Girasole: A destination restaurant serving world class Northern Italian Cuisine in a sophisticated, unpretentious atmosphere that reminds the diner of Tuscany. 4244 Loudoun Ave. 540-253-5501, www.Girasole-panino.com The Rail Stop Restaurant serving eclectic American-European Cuisine. This highly rated restaurant has some of the best food and service in NorthernVirginia in a country casual setting. Our fresh cut steaks are our trademark as well as having fresh fish daily. Our breads, pasta and desserts are made in house, too. We are closed Mondays, but you may make reservations by calling after 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday or reserve on line. 6478 Main St. 540-253-5644, www.railstoprestaurant.com LodgingGrey Horse Inn: The Grey Horse Inn is an exclusive bed and breakfast luxuriously appointed with antique furniture and sumptuous linens for the romantic holiday or getaway weekend. Personal, courteous, attentive service with gourmet country breakfasts and spacious lodging accommodations, relaxing amenities, and comfortable guest rooms are the hallmarks of the Inn. 4350 Fauquier Ave. 540 253-7000, www.greyhorseinn.com Other AttractionsAfro American Historical Association of Fauquier County was established in 1992 with a museum, library, history, genealogy, educational programs, and archives. 4243 Loudoun Ave. 540-253-7488, www.aahafauquier.org Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market: For more than 5 years the market has brought the freshest produce, flowers, eggs, meats and much more to the residents of Northern Virginia. Multiple vendors bring products that they have produced themselves for sale at the market. This Farmers' Market is unique in the Northern Virginia area in that it includes both indoor and outdoor stalls for vendors. Come in on a rainy day to meet the people who put the food on your table! Intersection of I-66 (exit 31) and Old Tavern Road (Rt 245). Open every Sunday, from April 27 through October 27, 10:00 – 3:00 PM Great Meadow Foundation: Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, Great Meadow is a 250-acre field events center and steeplechase course operated under stewardship of the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open space for community use. 5089 Old Tavern Road, 540-253-5000, www.greatmeadow.org The Corn Maze: This is our 9th year of creating a corn maze. We are celebrating with "Our A-maizing Earth" Maze. Every year we change the corn maze design and take great pride in creating a place where you can come for hours of fun, entertainment and relaxation. Come get lost in the maze, hear "Swift" The Rooster crow, smell the fresh air, see the fall colors, eat a local Organic burger and some roasted sweet corn, and choose from thousands of pumpkins. This is the place for a memorable fall outing with family or friends. Check back for dates and times closer to Fall. www.cornmazeintheplains.com Virginia Civic Ballet: A professional, (501)a3 not-for-profit dance company; the only adult professional company in the area encompassing Warrenton, Marshall, and The Plains. Class schedule for children and adults at 540-253-5258, www.virginiacivicballet.net Directions
From Washington, D.C. and points east: Take I-66 West toward Manassas/Front Royal. Take Exit 31 for The Plains; turn right off the exit ramp and go about 1 mile to Main St. From Front Royal, Winchester, and points west: Take I-66 East toward Washington. Take exit 31 for The Plains; turn left off the exit ramp and go about 1 mile to Main St. From points south: Take I-95 North to Route 17 North, toward Warrenton. In Warrenton, take right-lane ramp to continue on 17 North toward Winchester. At Great Meadow, turn right on to Route 245 toward The Plains; continue about 3 miles to Main St. |
Crest Hill Antiques and Tea Room: Vintage furnishings & fine gifts in lovely Main Street shop; charming Tea Room offers lunch and light refreshments. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-4. 6488 Main St. 540-253-5790, 
Forlano's Market is a family owned and operated restaurant and market serving lunch and dinner. Our open kitchen provides a window into the culinary heart of our business - the Chef. Watch as Chef Nick prepares locally procured meats and vegetables artfully, and to your liking. If you prefer to dine al fresco, join us on our porch! Cooking Classes, Catering, Wine tastings and much more. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm for Lunch, Wednesday - Saturday for dinner, seatings at 5:30 and at 7:30. 6483 Main St. 540.253.5456, 