Paris is in the midst of Virginia’s “hunt country,” known and loved for the rolling hills and fields, magnificent estates, winding roads and stone walls.

Antiques

American In Paris , Paris A fine collection of American antiques. Located across from The Ashby Inn.. (540) 592-9008

 Middleburg (15 minutes east of Paris, Route 50) A current listing of events can be found at MiddleburgOnline Creme de la Creme22 E. Washington St. (540) 687-4796

David Ladd & Co. 7 W. Washington St. (540) 687-4186 Home Store-Gifts and Accessories for the home. Furniture-New and Antique.

The Fun Shop117 W. Washington St. (540)687-6590 The Fun Shop is the premier gift shop in the Heart of Hunt Country.

The Irish Crystal Company102 W. Washington St. (540) 687-3422 Large selection of waterford crystal and Christopher Radko ornaments.

Lee Cross Jewelers 109 W. Washington St. (540) 867-5481 Jewelry and Holloware as well as hand and machine engraving. On site repairs for jewelry including watches.

 Middleburg Antique Emporium105 W. Washington St. in Middleburg, Va. A two story multi-Dealer store. Over 35 dealers with select antiques from Antique prints to Sporting and Fishing Antiques.

Penny Farthing Antiques105 W. Washington St. (540) 687-6447 American and English antiques..

Piedmont Gourmet 22 E. Washington St. (540) 687-6833 Purveyors of fine foods & wines. Gift baskets.

The Shaggy Ram 3 E. Washington St. (540) 687-3546 A high quality shop featuring European antiques and unique accessories.

 Skandina Inc. 8 S. Madison St. (540) 687-3730 Antiques. Open daily until 5p.m.

The Sporting Gallery11 W. Washington St. (540) 687-6447 Middleburg's oldest art gallery (est. 1963) featuring fine sporting art paintings, sculptures, antique prints and books.

The White Elephant 103 W. Federal St. (540) 687-8800 Specialty shop

Thomas Hayes & Son 19 S. Madison St. (540)687-6997 A unique collection of Antique and contemporary jewelry and silver.

Tully Rector 11 E. Washington St. (540) 687-8877 Clothing.

Millwood/Boyce (10 minutes west of Paris, Route 50)

The Other Elizabeth, Millwood Quality, hand-designed, hand-made jewelry. Located in a renovated store front in Greek Revival style, in itself, worth a visit. Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (540) 837-3088

The Scottish Connection, Millwood Red School House Antiques, Millwood A fine collection of over 4,000 square feet of American, English and European antiques. 8 miles west on Route 50 taking a right on Rt. 255 into Millwood, Va. Hours: Thursday and Friday 11-4, Saturday and Sunday 10-5 also by appointment. (540) 837-3033

Winchester & Surrounding Millwood Crossings Shops, Winchester American country antiques and furnishings, collectibles, farm tables made. Bucks Country reproductions. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5. Sunday, noon-5. (540) 662-5157

Suggested websites for more Antique, Gift & Boutique Shops: www.visitloudoun.org

www.visitshenandoah.org

www.antiqueshoppingguide.com/47.html

Canoe Outfitters Down River Canoe Company, Bentonville, VA (540) 635-5526. 45 minutes southwest of Paris. Front Royal Canoe Company, Front Royal, VA (800) 270-8808. 30 minutes southwest of Paris. River Trail Outfitters, Harpers Ferry, W.VA (304) 695-5177. 45 minutes northwest of Paris.

Caverns Crystal Caverns, Strasburg, VA (540)465-8660. 30 minutes west of Paris.

Endless Caverns, New Market, VA (540) 896-2283. 45 minutes southwest of Paris.

Skyline Caverns, Front Royal, VA (800) 296-4545. 35 minutes southwest of Paris.

Luray Caverns, Luray, VA (800). 45 minutes southwest of Paris. Civil War

Battlefield Sites A listing of Civil War sites and maps can be found at (these sites holds a wealth of information):  http:\\www.civilwar-va.com http:\\www.crossroadsofhistory.com

Estate & Museum Tours Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown See how life was for the pioneers with many interesting historical artifacts. Located in Middletown, Va. 20 miles away off Route 11. Call (540) 869-2028 for hours. 30 minutes westof Paris.

Glen Burnie Estate/Shenandoah Valley Museum, Winchester Tour this beautiful historic home filled with grand gardens in addition to the new museum situated on the estate. 25 minutes west of Paris.

 Long Branch, Millwood A wonderful historic home and much more. Located 7 miles west of Paris. (888) 558-5567. Also the site of the spring and summer Virginia Wine Festival and fall Hot Air Balloon Festival. 10 minutes west of Paris.

Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg Antebellum estate located 20 minutes northeast of Paris. Open year round for tours and events. 45 minutes northeast of Paris.

 Old Courthouse Civil War Museum, Winchester A unique collection of relics and soldiers' graffiti on walls of the courthouse built in 1840 and used to house prisoners and wounded by both sides during the Civil War. Open Friday and Saturday 10 - 5 and Sunday 1 - 5. (540) 542-1145. 20 minutes west of Paris.

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, Winchester Offering an interactive, hands-on, learning experience for the entire family. Open Monday-Friday 9 - 5, Sunday 1 - 5. Admission is $5 per person. (540) 722-2020. 20 minutes west of Paris.

Golf Rock Harbor Golf Course. Winchester, Va. (540) 722-7111. 25 minutes west of Paris. Shenandoah Valley Golf Course. Front Royal, Va. (540) 636-4653. 20 minutes west of Paris.

Grist Mills Aldie Mill, Aldie Virginia's only known gristmill powered by twin overshot water wheels. 15 miles east of Paris. (703) 327-9777. 20 minutes east of Paris.

Burwell-Morgan Grist Mill, Millwood Historic gristmill Opened seasonally for tours. Offering popular annual spring and fall art show. (540) 837-1799. 10 minutes west of Paris.

 Hiking & Garden Walks Sky Meadow State Park, Delaplane Hiking and horseback trail rides on the Appalachian Trail. Sky Meadow State Park is located off Route 17, ½mile south of Paris. Saturday's & Sunday's at 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00pm.

Tour the Historic Mount Bleak House which serves as the visitors center of Sky Meadows state park. (540)592-3556. 5 minutes south of Paris.

Blandy Farm State Arboretum, Boyce Blandy Farm is a 700-acres University of Virginia research facility and home of the State Experimental Farm, displaying more than 8,000 trees and woody shrubs. The collections include more than half the world's pine species, the Virginia Native Plant Trail, the Boxwood Memorial Garden, a spectacular grove of more than 300 gingko trees, an herb garden featuring culinary/medicinal & ornamental herbs and so much more. Open year round dawn until dusk. 10 minutes west of Paris.

Horseback Riding (reservations required):

Marriot Ranch (western) Hume, VA. (540)364-2627. 30 minutes south of Paris. Sky Meadow Trail Rides(western) Paris, VA. (540) 592-3556. 5 minutes south of Paris.

Tippy Paine (english) Upperville, VA. (540)554-8290. 15 minutes northeast of Paris. Hot Air Ballooning Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloon(540) 622-6325 Balloons Unlimited(540) 554-2002 Orchards & Markets (seasonal):

Archwood Green Barns Farmers' Market The Plain, VA. Sundays 10 am - 3pm.(540) 253-5289. 20 minutes southeast of Paris.

Hartland Orchard Markham, VA (540) 364-2316. 15 minutes south of Paris.

Stribling Orchard Markham, VA. (540)364-3040. 15 minutes south of Paris.

Other Attractions Alpaca Full Moon Farm, Marshall Discover curious alpacas and their luxurious fleece products. Call ahead. (540) 364-4720.

Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation, Marshall Archives and research library featuring collections of noted historians. (540) 364-2440.

Flying Circus Airshow, Bealeton Aerobatic airshows, wing walking, hot-air ballooning. Every Sunday, May-October. (540) 439-8661.

 Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Located 35 miles northwest of Paris. Historic Civil War village. 45 minutes northwest of Paris. Rt. 11 Potato Chips, Middletown The famous Rt. 11 Potato Chips. Have your chips made for you while you wait. Located only 25 minutes off of Rt. 11 in Middletown, Va. Tours and Retail sales. (540) 869-0104. 30 minutes west of Paris.

Shenandoah Fine Chocolates, Winchester Hand-dipped chocolates, decadent truffles, fresh fudge, ice cream cones, sundaes. Located at Creekside Station, offering many specialty shops. (540) 535-0010. 20 minutes west of Paris.

Spas & Massages Heather Allen Paris, VA (540) 592-7475. Across the street from the inn.

Tudor Day Spa, Middleburg, VA (540) 687-8868. 15 minutes east of Paris. Healthy Beginnings Day Spa Berryville, VA (540) 955-9500. 15 minutes northwest of Paris.

Theatres & Musicals Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton, VA (540) 349-8760

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Winchester, VA (540) 665-4569

Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA (540) 869-1797 Vineyards Please see our wine tour map for more directions. Most located within a half hour of Paris.

Chrysalis Vineyards23876 Champe Ford Rd. Middleburg, Va (540) 687-8222 Farfelu Vineyard13058 Crest Hill Rd. Flint Hill, Va (540) 364-2930

Linden Vineyards3708 Harrels Corner Rd. Linden, Va (540) 364-1997

Naked Mountain Vineyards & WineryMarkham, Va (540) 364-1609

Oasis Winery14141 Hume Rd. Hume, Va (540) 635-7627 Pearmund

Cellars 6190 Georgetown Rd. Broad Run, Va (540) 347-3475

Piedmont Vineyards & Winery2546-D Halfway Rd. Middleburg, Va

Swedenburg Estate Vineyard 23595 Winery, Middleburg, Va (540) 687-5219

Three Fox Vineyards 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, Va (540) 364-6073

Veramar Vineyard905 Quarry Rd. Berryville, Va (540) 955-5510

Windham Winery14727 Mountain Rd. Purcellville, VA (540) 668-6464

Real Estate Agents

Occasionally we have guest's that fall in love with the area & are interested in moving to the country. Several local agents we recommend:

 Blue Creek Realty, Upperville. Vanessa Lindgren (540) 592-3784

Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Middleburg. Carol Miller (540) 687-6395

Thomas & Talbot Realty, Middleburg.

Phil Thomas (540) 687-6500

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