Little Road Trip from Northern Virginia to Fauquier County
Want to enjoy a little road trip from Northern Virginia to The Orlean Market with some beautiful scenery and a little bit of history thrown in? Follow Interstate 66 to the second Marshall exit (Exit 27). At the top of the ramp immediately turn LEFT and cross over I-66. Then turn RIGHT onto Crest Hill Road (Rt. 647). Watch the curves as you go. Follow Crest Hill Road for several miles. After passing Hume Road (Rt. 635), enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains to the southwest. They are not called the Blue Ridge Mountains for nothing. This is a lovely way to enjoy a sunset in the late afternoon. Cobbler Mountain on the left when you're driving down Crest Hill Road from 66 exit After the wonderful mountain views, turn LEFT on Wilson Road (Rt. 733). Follow Wilson Road for about one half mile. Turn Right on John Barton Payne Road. Here's where the history begins. Crest Hill Road John Barton Payne was raised in Orlean and served his cou...