Fork Union, an unincorporated community, is in Fluvanna County in southern Virginia. The town is home to the Fork Union Military Academy, a school for boys in grades 6 through 12. A drive-in movie theater is in the center of Fork Union, one of the few left in the state of Virginia. Other places of interest include the historic Fork Union Baptist Church, built in the late 1800s, and the Abraham Seay historical landmark from 1745. Neighboring areas offer vineyards and other historical attractions.
The Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Suites is about 15 miles from Fork Union, in nearby Zion Crossroads, Virginia. About 10 minutes from this hotel is the historic Keswick Vineyards and Winery, a 400-acre estate offering wine tasting and a café. Also within about 15 minutes by car are the Arcady Vineyard and the Jefferson Vineyards. The Fork Union Military Academy is about 20 minutes away and historic downtown Charlottesville is about 20 minutes away as well. This hotel features 64 guestrooms and suites, some with whirlpool baths.
The Keswick Hall is a 600-acre resort hotel in the heart of Keswick, Virginia, about 15 miles from Fork Union. It sits at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, near an abundance of historic landmarks from the days of Thomas Jefferson. The Keswick, surrounded by vineyards, is 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Charlottesville, which has shops, restaurants and museums. The Keswick resort features an 18-hole golf course, six restaurants -- including one at the poolside, and a spa that offers massage and body treatments.
The Clifton Inn, in Charlottesville, Virginia, is 17 miles from Fork Union. The inn offers rooms and suites in the historic Clifton Mansion. About a mile away is the Arcady Vineyard, featuring a wine tasting room and a café. The Charlottesville -- Albemarle Airport is about 10 minutes away, while the Jefferson Vineyard is about two miles away. The Clifton offers a guided walking tour of the estate. Massage service is available.
The Comfort Inn Monticello is about 18 miles from Fork Union, and offers hotel accommodations in center of Charlottesville. The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection museum is just a few minutes away, as is the Virginia Discovery Museum. Multiple restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The hotel serves a complimentary full hot breakfast.
