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SHENANDOAH VALLEY SHENANDOAH GUIDE to the Travel Guide 2016–2017 VALLEY SHENANDOAH VALLEY VIRGINIA • WEST VIRGINIA Travel Guide VIRGINIA • WEST VIRGINIA VISIT THE LEGENDARY SHENANDOAH VALLEY SHENANDOAH GUIDE TO THE Travel Guide 2016–2017 VALLEY SHENANDOAH VALLEY VIRGINIA • WEST VIRGINIA Travel Guide VIRGINIA • WEST VIRGINIA Harpers Ferry National Historical Park www.VisitShenandoah.org www.VisitShenandoah.org 2 | www.VisitShenandoah.org Explore the Valley WINE & DINE FAMILY FUN Known for exceptional beauty – now Entertaining the whole family discover our fresh and local dining begins with our spectacular scene, extraordinary country wineries, caverns. View the local wildlife and award-winning breweries. or visit a zoo, find a farm to pick Discover tasteful travel apples and pumpkins, navigate a suggestions within our corn maze, make a splash at the charming downtowns. waterpark, and then relax with a float on the Shenandoah River. GARDENS & HISTORY OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES Step back in time as you visit historic homes, ARE ENDLESS living history museums, elegant gardens, and Civil War battlefields. These are the places where history speaks and comes to life. Enjoy canoeing, birding, camping, hiking, photography, fishing, and more. FIND YOUR PARK SHENANDOAH VALLEY Find your national and state parks in the Valley. From KIDS TRAIL Harpers Ferry, WV to Let the kids be in control and Shenandoah National Park, VA brace for FUN! Check out to the Blue Ridge Parkway... our mascot Bucket’s Buddy there's so much to discover! game, a cool mobile tool designed to help parents, grandparents, and children explore the Valley! virginiakidstrail.com www.VisitShenandoah.org | 3 WELCOME TO THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and West Virginia The Shenandoah Valley features picture-perfect postcard farms and inns, tucked-in historic downtowns, and nestled-along country roads. With easy access to hiking, bicycling, paddling and skiing, it is an ideal place to launch your next outdoor adventure. History runs deep in the Valley, from Civil War battlefields to “living museums” with costumed interpreters. Charm ing downtowns beckon with a variety of dining and cultural amenities. Find Your Park in the Valley from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Shenandoah National Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Promoting the Shenandoah Valley VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION since 1924. This guide is produced by 1-800-VISIT-VA • www.virginia.org one of the oldest travel organizations WEST VIRGINIA in the nation — the Shenandoah Valley DIVISION OF TOURISM Travel Association, serving visitors 1-800-CALL-WVA and businesses for over 90 years. www.wvtourism.com The Information in this guide is arranged Shenandoah Valley Travel Association FOR MORE INFORMATION: by Interstate 81 Exits (North to South), 540-740-3132 1-800-VISIT-SV plus I-66 and I-64. All interstate exit [email protected] www.VisitShenandoah.org numbers correspond to mile markers. 4 | www.VisitShenandoah.org Explore the Valley ............. 3 Grottoes .................... 26 Must See Attractions........... 6 Harrisonburg – Massanutten 23-25 Virginia Frederick County By the Numbers .............. .17 Lexington – Buena Vista... 29-30 Winchester Map of Region ............ 18-19 Luray ............... 14-16, 21-22 Warren County Front Royal Travel Ideas ................ .20 Lynchburg................... 31 Page County Luray Groups & Travel Related Service 34 Middletown.................. 10 Visit our local Shenandoah County New Market Index ........................ 35 Mt. Crawford................. 26 Information/ Rockingham County Mt. Jackson – Visitor Centers Harrisonburg Shenandoah Caverns ...... 12-13 Augusta County WEST VIRGINIA located North Staunton Harpers Ferry ................. 7 Natural Bridge .............. 30 to South within Waynesboro the Valley Bath County Martinsburg .................. 7 New Market ................. 13 Hot Springs listed here: Orkney Springs .............. .12 Alleghany County Covington VIRGINIA Roanoke .................... 33 Rockbridge Lexington Bedford .................. .31-32 Shenandoah ................. 13 West Natural Bridge City of Lynchburg Stanley .................. .13-14 Boyce...................... .10-11 Virginia Bedford County Crozet ....................... 29 Staunton . 27 Berkeley County Bedford Martinsburg Roanoke County Covington - Clifton Forge ..... 29 Stephens City.............. 9-10 Jefferson County Roanoke Harpers Ferry Salem Dayton...................... 26 Strasburg ................... .12 Edinburg .................... .12 Timberville .................. 23 www.VisitShenandoah.org Publishing management by VistaGraphics, Inc. Elkton ...................... 26 Waynesboro ................. 28 1264 Perimeter Pkwy, Virginia Beach, Va 23454 Fishersville .................. 28 Weyers Cave ................ 28 For Sales Information 757-422-8979, ext. 156 Copyright ©2016 - Shenandoah Valley Travel Association. All rights reserved. All photos and editorial are property of Shenandoah Valley Travel Association. Fort Valley .................. .12 Winchester ................. 8-9 Advertisements produced by Publisher are property of VistaGraphics, Inc. Any reproduction of materials without express written consent of above parties is strictly prohibited. Publisher does not purport to authenticate and is Front Royal.................. 11 Woodstock .................. 11 not responsible for claims made by advertisers found within this publication. Additional images by Thinkstock.com. www.VisitShenandoah.org | 5 Must See Shenandoah Valley Attractions page page 8 14 MUSEUM OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY – WINCHESTER LURAY CAVERNS – LURAY – PAGE COUNTY page page 16 24 SKYLAND – SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK LODGING MASSANUTTEN RESORT & WATERPARK – ROCKINGHAM COUNTY page page 26 30 GRAND CAVERNS PARK – GROTTOES VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK – NATURAL BRIDGE 6 | www.VisitShenandoah.org DISCOVER THE HISTORY SHOP THE ARTS JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV BERKELEY COUNTY, WV JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV BERKELEY COUNTY, WV HARPERS FERRY MARTINSBURG HARPERS FERRY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK MARTINSBURG-BERKELEY COUNTY I-81 Exit 12 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 I-81 Exits 12, 13, 14, 16 P.O. Box 65, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 126 E. Race Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 www.nps.gov/hafe • 304-535-6029 [email protected] • www.travelwv.com Step Back in Time. A visit to this quaint, historic community, 304-264-8801 • 800-4WVA-FUN at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Visitors Center, located in historic Belle Boyd house, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque provides free house tours. Also, information on our streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and historic downtown, walking & driving tours, museums & battlefields. Spend a day or a weekend. We have something history, geocaching, events, dining, lodging & more! for everyone, so come and discover Harpers Ferry! (See our ad on page 8) DID YOU KNOW that the Appalachian Trail runs through Harpers Ferry? A short walk along the trail from the lower town to the C&O Canal will take you from West Virginia to Maryland in just a few minutes. DID YOU KNOW that the fully enclosed 1866 B&O Railroad Roundhouse in Martinsburg, WV is supported by a sophisticated cast iron frame MARTINSBURG, WV and is the last one remaining in the world? ROUNDHOUSE www.VisitShenandoah.org | 7 If we’re this good in black and white GREETINGS FROM WINCHESTER, VA FREDERICK COUNTY, VA WINCHESTER WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY VISITOR CENTER I-81 Exit 313 1400 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601 www.VisitWinchesterVA.com • 540-542-1326 Make us your first stop in the Valley! We are state-certified, open daily 9am-5pm. Helpful travel counselors, maps, brochures, area driving tours, a Civil War Orientation Center, gift shop featuring Virginia is for Lovers and local products, restroom facilities and ample parking. ATTRACTIONS See us in color! MARKER-MILLER ORCHARDS FARM MARKET I-81 Exit 310 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602 www.markermillerorchards.com • 540-662-1391 Century farm offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and PYO. Large selection of jarred items, fruit wines, fresh VISIT made fudge, apple cider donuts, and on-site bakery. MARTINSBURG, WV MUSEUM OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY (MSV) travelwv.com I-81 Exit 317 or 310 901 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601 MUST Martinsburg-Berkeley County www.theMSV.org • 888-556-5799 SEE! Convention and Visitors Bureau A must-see! This regional cultural center 126 E. Race Street • Martinsburg, WV 25401 includes seven acres of spectacular gardens, the 304.264.8801 • 800.4WVA.FUN Glen Burnie House, and galleries with displays of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. Free admission to ages 12 Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB & under. Open Tuesday–Sunday. House and gardens are open Download App: Visit Martinsburg, WV April–December, galleries and exhibitions are open year-round (see theMSV.org for extended summer hours and new hours). (See our ad on page 9) 8 | www.VisitShenandoah.org PATSY CLINE HISTORIC HOUSE VIOLINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO I-81 Exit 313 I-81 Exit 315 or 313 to Old Town 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 181 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601 www.celebratingpatsycline.org • 540-662-5555 www.violinoristorante.com • 540-667-8006 Tour the house and hear stories about Patsy Cline Northern Italian and contemporary cuisine in an and her family. Come on in and sit right down intimate fine dining setting. A creative menu, and make yourself at home. Admission fee. expertly prepared and professional service. Reservations suggested. Open Mon-Sat. SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL®
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