My favorite brewery
Third Street Brewing
312 W 3rd StWithin walking distance, fun atmosphere and great beer.
Sample wines in a beautiful venue on the river. Also cider and beer.
10 locals recommend
The Virginia Tasting Cellar
201 Mill StSample wines in a beautiful venue on the river. Also cider and beer.
Food scene
Small plates, tacos and tequila. Also PBR on tap.
one19 - Tastefully Off-Center
119 N Main StWalker's Diner
307 N Main StGreat breakfast. Featured on Food Network.
The Fishing Pig
1807 Farmville RdGreat catfish and bbq
Uptown Coffee Cafe
236 N Main StGood coffee and atmosphere. Excellent ice cream.
Riverside Cafe
522 N Main StGreat breakfast, diner style.
Small but adorable market. Be sure to visit the Community Herb Garden and the Wildflower Garden nearby!
Farmville Community Marketplace
213 North StSmall but adorable market. Be sure to visit the Community Herb Garden and the Wildflower Garden nearby!
Perini Pizza
308 N Main StBest pizza in town
Kenny's Health Foods Emporium
410 S Main StSmall quaint and vegan. Great smoothies and sandwiches
El Patron
100 High StGreat Mexican food two blocks away
Shogun Steakhouse
707 N Main StGreat sushi
Macado's
200 E 3rd StHundreds of sandwiches; fun atmosphere.
Effingham's Coal Fired Pizza and Taphouse
202 High StGreat coal fired pizzas and salads.
American food with a great setting. Live music on Wednesday’s.
30 locals recommend
Charley's Waterfront Cafe
201 Mill StAmerican food with a great setting. Live music on Wednesday’s.
Two blocks from the house, in an old printing press building. Great venue, inside and out. Eclectic menu-all great. The nachos, Bahn mi sandwich, real sweet potato fries. Live music at 9 on weekends. Fun spot!
19 locals recommend
North Street Press Club
127 North StTwo blocks from the house, in an old printing press building. Great venue, inside and out. Eclectic menu-all great. The nachos, Bahn mi sandwich, real sweet potato fries. Live music at 9 on weekends. Fun spot!
Sightseeing
Within walking distance. Great view of downtown. Great cocktails.
10 locals recommend
Catbird Rooftop Terrace
202 High StWithin walking distance. Great view of downtown. Great cocktails.
Two blocks away. Walk, run, bike, or horseback ride. Beautiful scenery. 12 miles to the bridge and back from my house.
High Bridge
Two blocks away. Walk, run, bike, or horseback ride. Beautiful scenery. 12 miles to the bridge and back from my house.
Hampden Sydney
Liberal arts college, all male
Longwood University
201 High StBeautiful campus two blocks away
Sailor's Creek State Park
6541 Sayler's Creek RdHistoric civil war park
Wilck's Lake Park
Wilck's Lake IsleBeautiful walk around the lake
Old fashioned park across the street. Wheelchair accessible swing. Shady and always ten degrees cooler.
Grove Street Park
111 Grove StreetOld fashioned park across the street. Wheelchair accessible swing. Shady and always ten degrees cooler.
Beautiful lake with new cabins. Great swimming area and home of the Avalanche Sundae! Originally the first African American State Park.
16 locals recommend
Twin Lakes State Park
788 Twin Lakes RdBeautiful lake with new cabins. Great swimming area and home of the Avalanche Sundae! Originally the first African American State Park.
Retail
Many warehouses of beautiful rugs and furniture. Wear comfortable shoes.
36 locals recommend
Green Front Furniture
316 N Main StMany warehouses of beautiful rugs and furniture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Barnes and Noble Cafe @ Longwood University
200 N Main StStarbucks and lots of books
Sleeping Bee
301 N Main StLovely gift shop with something for everyone
Discount Fabrics Inc
211 N Main StA lot more than just fabric. Beautiful house furnishings.
Gladiola Girls
235 N Main StReally cute shop. Unique items -all price ranges.
Adventure
Ropes and obstacle course. All levels.
Sandy River Outdoor Adventure
147 Monroe Church RdRopes course
Appomattox River Company
614 N Main StLargest kayak selection on east coast
Beautiful state park with historic picnic shelters. Great swimming area and hiking trails.
14 locals recommend
Holliday Lake State Park
2759 State Park RdBeautiful state park with historic picnic shelters. Great swimming area and hiking trails.
Art
Mainly Clay
217 N Main StFun one day classes. Any skill level.
Red Door 104
104 N Main StArt lessons and art gallery