Madison County is located in the scenic north-central piedmont area of the Central Virginia region.

Shenandoah National Park and the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area are located in the county as well as a portion of the famous Skyline Drive. Popular hiking destinations include Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon.

Four wineries call Madison County home - Prince Michel and Sweely Estate are two larger producers, while Castle Gruen and DuCard Vineyards (together with Sharp Rock Vineyards just "over the line" in Rappahannock County), are boutique, family-run operations in gorgeous locations. Also check out the Foothills Scenic Wine Trail with info about wineries and attractions along the road.

Graves Mountain Resort in Syria offers apple pickin' as well as banjo pickin' with its popular festivals, such as the Graves Mountain Bluegrass Festival every May and the Apple Harvest Festival every October.

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• Castle Gruen Vineyards and Winery

  1272 Meander Run Road, Locust Dale, VA, 22948

• DuCard Vineyards

  40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, VA, 22719

• Early Mountain Vineyards

  6109 Wolftown Hood Road, Madison, VA, 22727

• Graves' Mountain Stables

  Graves' Mountain Lodge, Route 670, Syria, VA, 22743

• Hebron Lutheran Church

  P.O. Box 100, Madison, VA, 22727

• Jacks Shop

  Rt. 231 and Shelby Road, Madison, VA

• James City

  U.S. 29 and Leon Road, Madison, VA

• Kemper Residence

  Rt 1, Box 73, Madison, VA, 22727

• Neala Estate Vineyards

  544 Walkers Mill Lane, Madison, VA, 22727

• Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery

  154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA, 22725

• Rapidan Wildlife Management Area - Madison County

  SR 649 Quaker Run Road, Criglersville, VA, 22727

• Roaring Twenties Antique Car Museum, The

  Rt. 1 Box 576, Hood, VA, 22723

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Places To Stay

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• A Cabin at Old Rag Mountain

  201 Lisa Lane, Syria, VA, 22743

• Brightwood Vineyard and Farm Cottage B&B

  1202 Lillards Ford Road, Brightwood, VA, 22715

• Cabins at Rose River Farm

  2130 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA, 22743

• Dulaney Hollow at Old Rag Mountain Inn

  3932 South F.T. Valley Road, Virginia Scenic Byway 231, Madison, VA, 22727

• Ebenezer House Bed and Breakfast

  122 Seville Rd, Route 621 West, Madison, VA, 22728

• Graves' Mountain Lodge

  205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, VA, 22743

• Jarrell Farm's Brown Recluse Cabin

  431 E. Laurel Dr., Madison, VA, 22748

• Madison/Shenandoah Hills KOA

  110 Campground Lane, Madison, VA, 22727

• Old Rag Cottage

  3504 Weakley Hollow Road, Syria, VA, 22743

• Old Rag Mountain Lodge

  547 Red Gate Road, Syria, VA, 22743

• Old Rose Tavern Bed & Breakfast

  Intersection Rt. 230 West and 662, Wolftown, VA, 22748

• Ridge View B&B

  5407 S. Blue Ridge Turnpike, Rochelle, VA, 22738

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Where To Dine

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• Graves' Mountain Lodge Restaurant

  205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, VA, 22743

• Pig 'N Steak, Inc.

  313 Washington Street, Madison, VA, 22727

• Tastee Freeze, Madison

  HCR 02 Box 21B, Madison, VA, 22727

• The Bavarian Chef

  5102 S. Seminole Trail, Madison, VA, 22727

• The Inn at Meander Plantation and Restaurant

  2333 N. James Madison Hwy., Locust Dale, VA, 22948

• The Little Country Store

  5338 South F. T. Valley Rd, Etlan, VA, 22719

• The Madison Inn Restaurant

  217 N Main Street, Madison, VA, 22727

• Two Brothers Pizza & Subs

  312 North Main Street, Madison, VA, 22727

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