FRIDAY
5 p.m. Check in
Foster Harris House 189 Main St. 800-874-1152 www.fosterharris.com
Settle into one of the comfortable rooms at this beautifully renovated bed-and-breakfast just steps from the heart of town. $195-$335.
7 p.m. Dinner
Thornton River Grille Main Street, Sperryville 540-987-8790 www.thorntonrivergrille.com
Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 10 minutes southwest of Washington, this family-friendly eatery dishes up great steaks, burgers, and salads. $9-$28.
9:30 p.m. Live music
The Flying Pig Restaurant & Pub Routes 211 and 522, Sperryville 540-987-3600 http://sunnysidefarms.com
This friendly school-gym-turned-bar features live jazz on weekends.
SATURDAY
10 a.m. Go riding
Tour d'Epicure 800-874-1153 www.tourdepicure.com
Bike through Rappahannock County. Innkeeper John MacPherson can arrange rentals and provide a guide for $29 per person for a three-hour ride. Bikes rent for $25 per day. A day's ride with a guide and lunch (and a ride back by van if needed) is $125 per person.
1:30 p.m. Quick lunch
Country Cafe 389 Main St. 540-675-1066
Sandwiches, salads, and crab cakes in a no-frills setting. $4.95-$7.95.
2:30 p.m. Wine tour
Follow the Blue Ridge Wine Way . There are a half-dozen vineyards within easy driving distance, including scenic estates like Farfelu Vineyards (540-364-2930, www.farfeluwine.com) , Gray Ghost Vineyards & Winery (540-937-4869, www.grayghostvineyards.com) , Rappahannock Cellars (540-635-9398, www.rappahannockcellars.com) , and Gadino Cellars (540-987-9292, www.gadinocellars.com).
7:30 p.m. Dinner
The Inn at Little Washington Middle and Main streets 540-675-3800 www.theinnatlittlewashington.com A seminal dining experience. Letter-perfect service and lofty but never stuffy cuisine. $138-$168 per person, depending on the day of the week (excluding beverages).
SUNDAY
10 a.m. See the countryside
Take a ride to scenic Skyline Drive, just 10 minutes away. The 105-mile drive winds through the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with hiking trails and spectacular vistas at every turn.
