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SHENANDOAH VALLEY LITTLEBig MeadowsSTONY MAN Stargazing TRAIL Luray DID YOU KNOW? A legendary singer with big-time popularity, Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in 1963, merely 30 years after her birth in Winchester. The first solo female singer to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the first woman inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cline’s presence can be found throughout her birthplace, at her home, the “Becoming Patsy Cline” exhibition and her gravesite. SHADOW MOUNTAIN ESCAPE Luray ASK A LOCAL "Inspired by our European heritage, the authentic Timber Frames of Shadow Mountain Escape proudly provide a “touch of traditional Europe” in the Shenandoah Valley. Coupled with the SHENANDOAH unique, quality-oriented businesses along the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop, visitors from all over enjoy a world-class travel itinerary of outdoor adventures, fine wine and spirits, culinary VALLEY delights, historic old towns and unique lodging." — Karen Riddle, Shadow Mountain Escape BLACKBURN INN BUCKET LIST HIDDEN GEM Staunton Created by Mother Canoeists and kayakers Nature but named can paddle nearly 100 PET-FRIENDLY for the devil, Devil’s miles of the North Fork Marbleyard is a vast of the Shenandoah River, Enjoy the lap of luxury and canine companionship, too, at the historic Blackburn field of quartzite including a long, peaceful, Inn in Staunton. Special dog-friendly rooms have a first-floor entrance opening boulders formed some winding stretch beside directly outside. The Inn offers doggie waste bags, bowls, treats and beds. Roam 500 million years ago, in majestic Massanutten the walking paths on the property’s 80 acres or venture over to Staunton’s part by water freezing Mountain. Spot wildlife pet-friendly attractions. When you’ve worn out the pup, you’ll enjoy the room’s and cracking the rocks. such as deer, wild turkey, plush bath towels, luxury bed linens, large-screen TV and rainfall shower. The challenging one- beaver, muskrats and mile hike will be worth herons; catch fish; and it when you reach this soak in the scenery. The INSTAGRAM bucket-list destination. shallow river flows gently, WORTHY Hike around the field or with mild whitewater and pick your way gingerly the occasional portage What’s better than a across, discovering during dry summer phenomenal photo with fossilized tube-like months. Much of the misty mountain ridges, worm tracks in the land along the banks rolling valleys and rows rocks and enjoying is privately owned – so of century-old apple epic views to the ridges there’s no shortage of trees? How about that DOWNTOWN WAYNESBORO beyond. quiet, natural beauty. gorgeous landscape pic The SHENANDOAH VALLEY reveals stunning natural with a sparkling hard beauty with each changing season. With the Blue NOTABLE TOWN ICONIC Ridge Mountains to the east and Alleghenies to the cider, fresh seasonal cider, west, its rich agricultural roots have created ample cider slushy or hot cider When you visit downtown Waynesboro, you’ll “U-Pick” your own adventure through the Shenandoah opportunity to reconnect with both the land and donut in the foreground? understand the muse that moves the residents. Valley, where businesses know that hands-on the locals – at pick-your own farms, family-owned Perhaps you’d prefer an Inspiration begins in the great outdoors – the provides half the fun! Wander through orchards and wineries and breweries, and authentic farm-to- Blue Ridge Mountains, scenic drives and the fields, plucking fruits and vegetables like apples and table experiences. Straddling Interstate 81 for image of you and your gentle South River – and wafts on the wind to the pumpkins – at the height of freshness. Tour a farm; approximately 140 miles, this region is the ideal BFFs picking apples, getaway for friends and families seeking fresh-air GILBERT ALYSSA & MULBAH JOEL from trees or the orchard walkable downtown. Stroll the streets to explore pet goats, miniature horses and other friendly critters; fun, coupling world-class outdoor assets and market. These are just a arts and culture through galleries, studios, street navigate corn mazes; and celebrate at festivals. Or just mountain-centric resorts. few you can capture at art and shops; enjoy shows, festivals and special drop by one of the many markets, where locally grown Showalter’s Orchard and events; and toast to a deliciously diverse array of produce and homemade goodies have been stocked Greenhouse to store in dining experiences with a local craft beer, wine just for you. Whichever “u-pick,” you’ll make memories your memory forever. or hand-crafted kombucha. that last. BLACKBURN INN: RICHARD SMITH / SHADOW MOUNTAIN ESCAPE: KAREN RIDDLE / DOWNTOWN WAYNESBORO: MARK MILLER MARK WAYNESBORO: DOWNTOWN / RIDDLE KAREN ESCAPE: MOUNTAIN SHADOW / SMITH RICHARD INN: BLACKBURN 106 VIRGINIA.ORG 107 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE SHENANDOAH q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS VALLEY b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT The 522 Clear Brook 50 Winchester 340 7 522 Museum & Store White Post Millwood 17 Strasburg Bryce 66 Discover the life of newlyweds 81 Front Royal Thomas and Mary Anna 340 Jackson in the only home they ever owned and in the Luray garden they loved. New Market 211 Explore the 33 340 challenges of Massanutten families, Harrisonburg 33 McGaheysville enslaved and free, on the eve 250 81 340 of the Civil War. Staunton 8 E. Washington St. Waynesboro Lexington, Virginia 64 540.464.7704 Lyndhurst 64 60 Buena Vista Lexington Welcome Center at 501 Clear Brook VG 81 Virginia Tourism Corporation Natural Bridge Mile Marker 320, I-81 Southbound Clear Brook 22624 540-722-3448 Shenandoah Valley Tourism CLARKE COUNTY/ Burwell-Morgan Mill Holy Cross Abbey River Rafting on the virginiasshenandoahvalley. BERRYVILLE 15 Tannery Ln., Millwood; 540- 901 Cool Springs Ln., Berryville; Shenandoah River com. One of the most popular VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY 837-1799; burwellmorganmill. 540-955-4383; virginiatrappists. Locke's Mill Rd., Berryville. getaway destinations with four Includes Berryville, Boyce, org. Operational historic org. Monastery, Eucharistic Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, seasons of fun. @VAShenValley Millwood, Whitpost grist mill, workshops, events, services, working farm, retreat fishing, camping at the public Clarke County Tourism Office concerts, art shows. center, gift shop. boat landing. bj Appalachian Trail 101 Chalmers Ct., Berryville; 540-635-5788; 540-955-5107; clarketourism. Clermont Farm Josephine School Community Shenandoah University discoverfrontroyal.com. A.T. com. Clarke County is known 801 E Main St., Berryville; Museum and African-American River Campus at Cool Spring trail head. Trolley shuttles for its rural and natural beauty, 540-955-0102; clermontfarm. Cultural Center Battlefield May-July. picturesque small towns, farmers org. Research training facility, 303 Josephine St., Berryville; 1400 Parker Ln., Bluemont; markets and diverse outdoor historic preservation, concerts, 540-955-5512; jschoolmuseum. su.edu/cool-spring. 195 Shenandoah National Park/ recreation opportunities. agricultural events, youth org. African-American school acres of campus with paved Skyline Drive VG camps. bj house museum. Events, and mowed trails. On the 3655 U.S. Hwy. 211 East, concerts, monthly book clubs. Shenandoah River’s edge. Luray; 540-999-3500; nps.gov/ Appalachian Trail, Bears Den Dinosaur Land, Inc shen. National Park, wildlife, 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain 3848 Stonewall Jackson Hwy., Long Branch State Arboretum of Virginia ROCK & ROW hiking trails, historic sites, Rd., Bluemont; 540-554-8708; White Post; 540-869-2222; 830 Long Branch Ln., Boyce; 400 Blandy Farm Ln., Boyce; outstanding scenic views. appalachiantrail.org; dinosaurland.com. Over 540-837-1856; visitlongbranch. 540-837-1758; blandy.virginia. $bj bearsdencenter.org. Hiking, 50 life-size dinosaurs with org. Historical farm, house edu. Over 700 acres for tours, trail running, overnight lodging educational information. Large tours, concerts, community hiking/walking trails. Free to Shenandoah Valley Battlefields and facilities, accessible gift shop. $b events, horse retirement public. bj National Historic District year-round. j facility. $b LEXINGTON | BUENA VISTA | ROCKBRIDGE VA 888-689-4545; Historical Society Museum Watermelon Park shenandoahatwar.com. The Barns of Rose Hill 32 E. Main St., Berryville; Old Chapel 3322 Locke’s Mill Rd., Battle of Front Royal featured 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville; 540-955-2600; clarkehistory. 809 Bishop Meade Rd., Berryville; 540-955-4803; Get your guide to the best of our great outdoors heavily in Stonewall Jackson's 540-955-2004; barnsofrosehill. org. Local history museum, Millwood. The oldest Episcopal Watermelonpark.com. LexingtonVirginia.com/roadtrip 1862 Valley campaign. bj org. Visitors Center. Performing genealogy research library, church building still in use Camping, tubing, canoeing and start mapping your road trip today. arts venue, live music, exhibits, historical resource center. west of the Blue Ridge and kayaking on the scenic community programs. bI Mountains. Shenandoah River. 108 VIRGINIA.ORG 109 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS