Family Day Trip | Experience Warrenton

Family
Day Trip

Looking for something fun for the family and kids to enjoy? During this challenging time, we don’t want to forget the importance of quality time spent with family. Escape to Warrenton, where the roads are open, the views are beautiful and every new adventure makes you feel more at home. Come experience a small-town feel with big-time fun.

Public Community Farms

Experience country living at its finest! Visit our public community farms to stroll paths, interact with farm animals and shop for fresh produce, milk, ice cream and baked goods. Please contact each farm prior to your visit to check availability to the public.

Buckland Farm Market

Fauquier Education Farm

Hidden Hollow Farm

Maple Tree Farm

Messick’s Farm Market

Whiffletree Farm

Wineries & Breweries

Drive to a hilltop winery and take in the scenic views, delicious local wine and charming company. Relax and enjoy a picnic with the kids, sample a tasting menu or explore the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains. Additionally, explore our family friendly local breweries where there are always new craft beer offerings and family fun on tap.

Old Jail Museum

Love history? The Fauquier Historical Society maintains a local museum, housed in an 1808 jail with fascinating stories and artifacts. But beware! Some have witnessed a ghost or two while touring the facility!

Old Jail Museum

Outdoor Trails & Hikes

If you love hiking and the great outdoors, stretch your legs on one of the many walking trails at our beautiful local parks! For more rigorous hikes, Warrenton neighbors the impressive collection of trails along the Shenandoah Mountains. After an adventurous day, retreat to the heart of Warrenton and choose one of our quaint restaurants for indoor or al fresco dining.

Shenandoah National Park

Vint Hill Farms Park

Warrenton Branch Greenway

Whitney State Forest

Family Friendly Dining Options

Warrenton is a beloved restaurant destination, for visitors and residents alike. The heart of Warrenton is home to a number of cuisine experiences, including scenic outdoor dining, or cozy indoor eateries.

Claire’s at the Depot

Café Torino and Bakery

Wort Hog Brewing Company

Waterloo Café

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