This well-known body of water, Lake Anna, is a favored spot for visitors to enjoy a range of interesting shopping and sightseeing options. It also provides a variety of activities for individuals, families, and groups of friends to partake in.
Covering an area of 13,000 acres, this Northern Virginia spot is a top choice for camping, hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Lake Anna is also home to several cabins for visitors who plan to stay longer.
Lake Anna is home to many different species of wildlife, including eagles, deer, and alligators. This makes it a favorite among nature enthusiasts. The area surrounding Lake Anna is home to a few vineyards, such as Lake Anna Winery and Chateau Merill Anne LLC, where visitors can spend an afternoon wine tasting. And, if you’re interested in history, why not stop by the Chancellorsville Battlefield and Visitor Center or the North Anna Nuclear Information Center?
Find more fun things to do in Lake Anna, Virginia, in our list below:
The 5 Most Popular Things To Do In Lake Anna State Park, Virginia
5. Lake Anna State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)
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Location: 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551
Tel: 540 854 5503
The park offers guided tours, a swimming beach, a large bathroom complex (bathhouse concessions complex), and a fishing pond accessible to children and ADA members. There are plenty of camping opportunities including several different camping cabins. Contact the Lake Anna visitor center to book any of the camping cabins for your stay.
Lake Anna State Park has a long list of activities that visitors can engage in. There are several hiking and biking trails throughout the park that showcase the park’s natural features. There might even be some equestrian trails. The park’s natural features are further highlighted by the Lake Anna visitor center itself, which exhibits display the history of the local Goodwin Gold Mine.
Many other areas in Lake Anna State Park are also accessible to children and the disabled and the state park is home to one of Virginia’s most popular lakes. The miles of trails that are open to horseback riding also attracts many visitors. Anyone older than 12 will require a valid Virginia fishing license. Have a look at their website for horseback riding options and for boat rentals in the area.
The park tends to fill up quickly over the weekend, especially holiday weekends like Memorial Day weekend, so it is important to plan ahead.
4. Lake Anna Winery
4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)
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Location: 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania County, Spotsylvania, VA
Tel: 540 895 5085
Web Address: https://lawinery.com/
Lake Anna Winery is a second-generation and family-owned and operated winery established in 1989. The winery offers a range of award-winning wines using grapes grown on the estate, including red wines, white wines, and sweet wines.
If you’re planning on visiting the Lake Anna Winery, we highly suggest participating in the Virginia Wine Trails. This tour takes you through six different wineries where you can taste selectively crafted local wines and get a souvenir keepsake wineglass after the tour concludes.
3. Coyote Hole Craft Beverages
4.6 ★★★★★ (227 reviews)
Location: 225 Oak Grove Dr, Mineral, VA 23117
Tel: 540 894 1053
Web Address: https://www.coyotehole.com/
Coyote Hole Craft Beverages in Lake Anna offers high-quality cider made with only the freshest ingredients available. Their hard ciders are made using locally sourced Virginia apples from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Coyote Hole Craft Beverages also has a tasting room located in the heart of Lake Anna, specifically behind the nursery. Guests who visit their tasting room will be offered select ciders on tap along with chips with salsa, cheese and crackers, and popcorn and candy. Several food trucks also offer food for guests during the weekends, throughout the summer, and during events.
The tasting options at Coyote Hole actually provides a great opportunity for relaxation as they are centrally located, but on a large piece of land which is quite isolated from the bustle around it. They often partner with other local businesses for events and you can catch live music occasionally.
2. Orange Troller
5.0 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)
Credit: Orange Troller Website
Location: Anna Point Ln Mineral VA
Tel: 540 947 4007
Web Address: https://orangetroller.com/
The Orange Troller is an attraction in Lake Anna State Park offering a variety of different outdoor activities falling under four main categories, including:
- Hourly private cruises
- Private boating lessons (by individual or pair)
- Striped Bass trolling lesson (by individual or groups of four)
- SONAR or Fish-finder lessons (by individual or groups of four)
1. The Haunted Hill
4.6 ★★★★★ (127 reviews)
Location: 10400 Fox Creek Ln, Partlow, VA 22534
Web Address: https://www.thehauntedhill.com/
The Haunted Hill is touted to be Virginia’s scariest haunted house, and rightfully so. Guests who sign up will be taken through a mile-long journey with live clowns, ghouls, zombies, and more. The Haunted Hill experience is intense and physically demanding. As such, they do not accept children under 12 and people with medical conditions. All guests will also be asked to sign a waiver before entry.
Note: This attraction is not in Lake Anna but is nearby.
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lake Anna, Virginia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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