Best 42 things to do in Paris, VA

Try the e-bike you’re considering on local roads and the W&OD Trail

Sip paired wines as you tour a craft chocolate factory

Taste five single-origin chocolates and learn the bean-to-bar process

Taste five River-Sea chocolate bars and learn the bean-to-bar process

Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory

Hands-on chocolate factory tour for kids, with a take-home wrapped piece

Decorate individual fondant cakes together in a DIY studio, with cleanup included

Create your own cake or cupcake design with hands-on help

Take aim with a dedicated axe coach and join glow throws on select nights

Turn up your night with neon-lit axe throwing and party music

Taste farm-raised Wagyu with a guided cattle-farm tour and optional local wine pairings

Relax on a 5-mile Shenandoah River float with beginner-friendly Class I–II water

Float 9.5 miles by kayak or canoe on a 4–6 hour river trip

Float 15 miles by kayak or canoe with a 5–10 hour river run

Play a Skytrak golf simulator session and track your stats

Build teamwork with a 2-hour axe throwing session—instruction included

Celebrate with 2 hours of guided axe throwing for ages 6+

Farm pizza, changing menus, and time to wander