Enjoy the fall colors with a trip to Nelson County’s Crabtree Falls. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Located six miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. You’ll be surprised at the ease of the hike; the first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail and is handicapped-accessible. The falls 11581 Crabtree Falls Highway Montebello, VA 24464 434-263-7015
Enjoy the fall harvest at Dickie Brothers Orchard – Apple varieties include: Gala, Paula Red, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Empire, Winesap, Stayman, Rome, Granny Smith, Suncrisp, Black Twig, Goldrush, Pink Lady and Fuji. Other products include cider, sweet potatoes, plums, apple butter and pumpkins. This hidden gem offers Pick-Your-Own apples (weather permitting) from September to November. 2685 Dickie Road, Roseland, VA 22967 434-277-5516
You’ll probably run out of time once you find out how much Nelson has to offer. Stay the night at a cozy cabin in the mountains. Find a great place to stay at www.nelsoncounty.com/stay