PLAN YOUR VISIT!
The 21st Annual Fall Art Tour is just 3 weeks away!
This year’s Tour is November 7-8, 2026, and if you’ve been considering staying over in the County and making it a weekend, this weekend fills up early and time is running out to make your reservations!
While Saturday night might be booked already in some places, another great option is to come out Friday or stay over Sunday night!
Now is the time, too, to plan your dining and meal options while you’re in Rappahannock County for the Tour. Below you’ll find a list of dining options, from casual to formal, sure to fit into your weekend experience.
Self-guided tours will take visitors through the scenic Piedmont countryside and charming villages of Rappahannock County en route to their favorite studios and galleries. Wouldn’t it be wonderful, instead of heading home, to head to dinner at one of our amazing local restaurants, and then stay over in one of our delightful inns, bed & breakfasts, or Airbnb’s?
Venues underlined and in red are live links to their websites.
Remember, the Tour is free! The online map allows visitors to plan ahead, and have the freedom to begin the Tour from any part of the County to optimize their time in Rappahannock County. The map will be available online and in local businesses approximately one week before the Tour – sign up for our newsletter to get it right in your inbox as soon as it’s available!
LODGING OPTIONS
The Inn at Little Washington
Of course, the world-renowned Inn at Little Washington is the most recognizable lodging and dining option in Rappahannock County, VA.
Now approaching its 50th anniversary, The Inn at Little Washington, once a humble garage in a tiny Virginia town, has transformed into a world-renowned culinary destination since its founding in 1978. Patrick O’Connell weaves magic into every dish, transforming locally-sourced ingredients into whimsical, artful creations that captivate the senses, all within the enchanting setting of one of the world’s greatest hotels.
The Inn has two Michelin Stars and is also the longest tenured Forbes 5 Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant in the world.
If you’re looking for a truly spectacular weekend experience, you can’t go wrong with the Inn.
Once again, the Inn has generously donated a Dinner for Two to the Fall Art Tour!
Sign up for a free raffle ticket HERE!
Rappahannock County has many other award-winning and beautiful Inns well worth a visit!
Here’s a quick list to check out, all of which include amazing gourmet breakfasts, first-class amenities, internet, and more. Included below are additional special amenities:
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn (in Flint Hill; restaurant & bar on site)
Blue Rock Inn (in between Sperryville & Washington; restaurant & tasting room on site)
Chancellor’s Rock Farm (outside Flint Hill, stay on a working farm)
Foster Harris House (in Washington; Tesla charging station)
Gay Street Inn (in Washington; complimentary cocktails)
Glen Gordon Manor (outside Flint Hill; restaurant & spa on site)
Hopkins Ordinary Bed & Breakfast (in Sperryville; local brewery on site)
Middleton Inn (in Washington; complimentary wine & cheese receptions on weekends)
Sharp Rock Vineyards (outside Sperryville; stay on the grounds of the winery)
White Moose Inn (in Washington; daily happy hour)
In addition to the above, there are many Airbnb rentals throughout the County! From luxurious to rustic, there are so many options for lodging from 2 to 12 people or more!
Get a group of friends together and rent a luxurious home or cottage! Here are two other unique options:
LeFay Cottage (beautiful and romantic cottage outside Washington, VA)
The Meadows at Castleton (multiple luxury homes on a 500-acre historic estate in Castleton; spa, indoor pool, tennis courts, fishing, and walking trails)
Blue Door Inn
Blue Rock Inn
Gay Street Inn
Hopkins Ordinary
Middleton Inn
White Moose Inn
DINING OPTIONS
Whether you come for the day or the weekend, you’ll want to take advantage of our many dining options. From casual to fancy, our locally-owned restaurants have you covered!
Reservations are recommended (required for some venues) for this busy weekend, though many only take reservations for larger parties.
Locations for Grab & Go Food:
If you don’t want to take the time to sit down for a meal, these are great options to grab a quick bite:
Amissville Market – 14820 Lee Hwy, Amissville
Boxed Lunches (by Before & After) – Art Tour Main Gallery, 567 Mount Salem Ave, Washington
Bake Sale (by Rappahannock County High School) – Art Tour Main Gallery, 567 Mount Salem Ave, Washington
Before & After – 31 Main St, Sperryville
The Corner Store — 3710 Sperryille Pike, Sperryville
Country Cafe Pit Stop (Saturday only) – 12000 Lee Hwy, Sperryville
Firth River Coffee Company – 3 River Ln, Sperryville
Hillsdale Country Store – 13560 Lee Hwy., Washington
Laurel Mills Store – 461 Laurel Mills Rd., Castleton
Mayhugh’s Store – 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville
Quicke Mart/Shell – 12663 Lee Hwy, Washington
Settle’s Grocery and Deli – 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill
Walker Bakeshop – Sperryville Marketplace, 3 River Lane, Sperryville
Just Coffee:
Before & After – 31 Main St, Sperryville
Central Coffee Roasters – 11836 Lee Hwy, Sperryville
Firth River Coffee Company – 3 River Ln, Sperryville
Patty O’s Bakery – 389 Main St, Washington
Snacks & Goodies:
Patty O’s Bakery – 389 Main St, Washington
Walker Bakeshop – 3 River Ln, Sperryville
Wholehearted Chocolate – 3 River Ln, Sperryville
Open for breakfast and lunch:
Amissville Market * – 14820 Lee Hwy, Amissville, 540-618-5877
Before & After * – 31 Main St, Sperryville, 540-987-8392
Off the Grid * – 11692 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, 540-987-5114, Tesla charging stations
Open for lunch and dinner:
Bar Francis – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-9533
The Black Twig * – 12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, 540-987-5008
The Dark Horse Irish Pub * – 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-675-3227
New Iberia Kitchen – 3 River Lane, Sperryville (Sunday brunch 10-3), 540-227-6647
Patty O’s Cafe – 389 Main St, Washington, 540-675-3801
Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen * – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-9494
Sumac – 3863 Sperryville Pike (Pen Druid Brewery), Sperryville, limited hours 12-6
Open for dinner only:
Reservations required; often booked far in advance
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn – 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-675-1700
The Blue Rock Inn and Pub (between Washington & Sperryville) (Sunday Brunch 11 – 3), 540-987-3388
Houndstooth Restaurant at Glen Gordon Manor (outside Flint Hill), 540-636-6010
The Inn at Little Washington (Washington), 540-675-3800
Three Blacksmiths (Sperryville; closed Sundays), 540-987-5105
Libations:
Bar Francis – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-9533
The Black Twig – 12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, 540-987-5008
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn – 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-675-1700
The Dark Horse Irish Pub – 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-675-3227
New Iberia Kitchen – 3 River Lane, Sperryville, 540-227-6647
* Carry-out orders as well as dine in. Recommend placing orders at wifi locations due to intermittent phone reception.
GAS STATIONS
Baldwin’s Grocery: 111 Main St, Washington
Hillsdale Country Store: 13560 Lee Hwy Washington
Mayhugh’s Store: 14630 Lee Hwy Amissville
Settle’s Grocery & Garage: 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill
Shell Quicke Mart: 12663 Lee Hwy Washington
Tesla Charging Station: Off the Grid, 11692 Lee Hwy, Sperryville
WIFI
Fall Art Tour Main Gallery, 567 Mount Salem Avenue, Washington
Rappahannock County Public Library, 4 Library Rd, Washington
Rappahannock County Visitors Center, 3 Library Rd, Washington
Additional wifi is available around the County and at most restaurants – sign up for our newsletter to receive the Tour map, which includes the full list of wifi hotspots, directly to your inbox!