Good eats! (And drinks)
Uptown Coffee Cafe
236 N Main StCute, friendly service and tasty treats
Easy access to craft beer from the High Bridge Trail State Park.
14 locals recommend
Third Street Brewing
312 W 3rd StEasy access to craft beer from the High Bridge Trail State Park.
Walker's Diner
307 N Main StQuaint and cute as a button
Macado's
200 E 3rd StLocal chain, good simple fare
Riverside Cafe
522 N Main StGood food, good views
Catbird Rooftop Terrace
202 High StFor those who want to enjoy the finer things
The Virginia Tasting Cellar
201 Mill StFor all your local Virginia wine tasting needs!
one19 - Tastefully Off-Center
119 N Main StTacos and tequila
The Fishing Pig
1807 Farmville RdSolid Southern fare
Parks
High Bridge Trail State Park, Camp Paradise Entrance
1466 Camp Paradise RdCamp Paradise entrance
High Bridge
Twin Lakes State Park
788 Twin Lakes RdSandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
Reservoir RoadAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrLongwood University
201 High StThe Brock commons have fun sprinklers for kids in summer!
Sandy River Outdoor Adventure
147 Monroe Church RdRopes courses and more, fun for the whole family!
Wilck's Lake Park
Wilck's Lake IsleThe new Lion's Club playground here is a favorite with our kids.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
22 Bear Creek Lake RdGreat hiking and more!
Kid-friendly food
Uptown Coffee Cafe
236 N Main StMill Street Sweets
Walker's Diner
307 N Main StCozy and cute!
Pizza World Farmville
237 Sunchase BoulevardBest pizza in town!
Pineview Bulk Food and Deli
749 Plank RdAmish food store with old-fashioned ice cream window outside
Museums
Robert Russa Moton Museum
900 Griffin BlvdThe Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
129 N Main StEasy access right downtown
Sightseeing
Goochland Drive-In Theater
4344 Old Fredericksburg RdGreat way to end a day trip to Goochland!
Hunting Creek Vineyards
2000 Addie Williams TrailAbout an hour's drive
Bodie Vineyards
1809 May Way DrAbout 45 minutes away
Shopping
The Outdoor Adventure Store
318 N Main StBike rentals and everything you need for outdoor adventures
Looking for sewing/quilting supplies for your quiet cozy vacation? Lib's place is just down the street!
Lib's Place
23147 Prince Edward HwyLooking for sewing/quilting supplies for your quiet cozy vacation? Lib's place is just down the street!
Appomattox River Company
614 N Main StFor all your canoeing and kayaking needs
Green Front Furniture company is comprised of 16 different lovely furniture stores -- spend a day (or several!) exploring. Not a recommended kid activity.
316 N Main St
316 North Main StreetGreen Front Furniture company is comprised of 16 different lovely furniture stores -- spend a day (or several!) exploring. Not a recommended kid activity.
Funky Flamingo Vintage Gallery
308 N Main StFun and funky vintage and eclectic shop
Sleeping Bee
301 N Main StCute shop for gifts
Emerson's Antique Mall
19720 Patrick Henry HwyThis shop is a real diamond in the rough -- lovely owners, great finds!
Cumberland Antiques
25 Fitzgerald RdQuiet activities
There's a great little playground nextdoor, along with the skate park, and indoors there are great reading spots, and a wonderful children's area. Great for a rainy day even if you aren't local with a card to take items out.
Central Virginia Regional Library
1303 W 3rd StThere's a great little playground nextdoor, along with the skate park, and indoors there are great reading spots, and a wonderful children's area. Great for a rainy day even if you aren't local with a card to take items out.
Books and coffee, coffee and books...do we need to say more?
Barnes and Noble Cafe @ Longwood University
200 N Main StBooks and coffee, coffee and books...do we need to say more?