Shop
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, www.CrestHillAntiques.com
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 – Sunday 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, gifts and fine art paintings by Tom Neel. Open Wednesday-Sunday 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. 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.
Open Wed – Sat and by appointment. 6472 Main St. 540-253-5700, www.bittersweetgarden.com
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, www.theplainsrx.com
Youngblood Art Studio is the work space of Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom, a local artist who works primarily in clay, focusing on expressionistic figurative sculpture. Behind The Rail Stop Restaurant 540 253 5667, www.LillaOhrstrom.com, lillaohrstrom@yahoo.com
Zen to Zumba Located on the 3rd floor of Peyton’s Place is a personalized fitness studio offering group classes in Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Aerobics, Strength Training, Dance & Meditation. Massage, Life Coaching & Nutrition. 540-724-0111, www.zentozumba.com
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
Forlano's Market Come experience the fun, friendly atmosphere
of the best kept secret in town. Enjoy regional, homemade fare at this
authentic market. Lunch 7 days a week 11 - 3 and dinner Wed - Sat at
5:30 & 7:30 6483 Main St. 540, 253.5456, www.forlanosmarket.com
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. 6478 Main St. 540-253-5644, www.railstoprestaurant.com
Lodging
Grey Horse Inn: Exclusive B&B
with antiques and sumptuous linens
for the romantic holiday or getaway
weekend. Personal, courteous, attentive service with gourmet country
breakfasts and spacious, comfortable guest rooms, relaxing amenities. 4350 Fauquier Ave. 540 253-7000, www.greyhorseinn.com
Other Attractions
Afro American Historical Association of Fauquier County 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.