Winter Activities in and Around Scottsville, VA

During winter, it’s easy to desire nothing more than a warm fire a fuzzy blanket, and a cup of hot tea as you’re prepared to remain indoors and hibernate until springtime. But the brisk air and the threat of snow shouldn’t dissuade you from all of the seasonal adventures that lie in wait around the area. Scottsville, Virginia and its surrounding towns and cities are full of opportunities, whether it be restaurants, museums, breweries, or historical locations:

1. Explore the Scottsville Museum. This archive of city history began as a preservation program called Capturing Our Heritage, which strived to “to digitize and preserve old photos, historical documents, and oral histories of Scottsville life” (Scottsville Museum). Learn about historic figures, the effects of the Civil War and World War II, and various events that helped to shape our current town.
   
2. Indulge in libations at a winery, brewery or cidery. Whether you’re sipping Chardonnay at Thistle Gate Vineyard, Viognier at Blenheim Vineyards, or a Belgian-style beer at James Rivers Brewing’s tasting room, there’s a beverage to suit your tastes. Not a fan of beer and wine? How about a glass of hard cider at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA.
3. Grab a meal at Michie Tavern Ca. 1784. With authentic 18^th century cuisine, self-guided tavern tours, and a General Store and gift shop, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time.
4. Walk through history at Monticello. The home of former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson, Monticello is a fantastic neoclassical structure, beautiful to admire and rich with the past.

Happy adventures, and don’t forget to book your room at High Meadows Vineyard Inn!