Just a short drive from Charlottesville, Gordonsville is a charming small town brimming with history, unique shops, and delightful culinary experiences. Southern Living Magazine Senior Social Media Editor, Brennan Long, recently visited Gordonsville and called it “the best little Main Street in Virginia.” Read her article for 15 Things to Do in Gordonsville.

Grab a coffee from East of Maui Coffee Co. and then stroll along Main Street, where you’ll find unique shops like The Laurie Holladay Shop, Annie Gould Gallery, Gillian Valentine, Posh, Tess & Co. Jewelers, Cavallo Gallery and Verdant Home & Garden Boutique. Savor a delicious meal at Près des Prés, indulge in BBQ at BBQ Exchange, delectable fried chicken at Gordonsville Ice House, wonderful wine & food pairings at Well Hung Vineyard, or take home a fabulous grab-and-go meal from Jackson & Company Market. Why not indulge in a spa treatment at Sanctuary Spa & Wellness or Salon de Estheticienne while you are there for a truly decadent day. Be sure to visit the nearby wineries, Southwest Mountains Vineyards and Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyards, on you way back to Charlottesville!

Don’t miss the Gordonsville Farmers Market which is returning on Saturday mornings from September through November. Gordonsville is the perfect day trip destination for a dose of Southern hospitality and small-town charm.