Summer Vacation Getaways the Whole Family Will Love

Summer Vacation Getaways the Whole Family Will Love

It’s a fine time to escape reality for a bit and enjoy time as a family. The Shenandoah Valley is a great retreat from the everyday, making the outdoors super accessible while providing entertainment options and excellent dining. Choose your vibe and get a...
Beyond Derby Day: Shenandoah County’s Horse Racing

Beyond Derby Day: Shenandoah County’s Horse Racing

If the Kentucky Derby harnessed your attention, let Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock, Virginia take the reigns to give you more horsepower-fueled adrenaline. Shenandoah Downs offers an authentic, intimate harness racing experience that combines the excitement of live...
Five Great Group Outings in the Shenandoah Valley

Five Great Group Outings in the Shenandoah Valley

Collect a group of friends or family and arrange a tour through the Shenandoah Valley this summer. There are perks to traveling as a group, like reduced admission prices or special access. These are our top five destinations for family reunion outings, church groups,...
Go Prehistoric in Winchester

Go Prehistoric in Winchester

What do forks, John Deere, and a Boeing 747 have in common? They’re all bits and pieces of the grand Scraposaurs exhibit taking over Glen Burnie Gardens in Winchester, Virginia. We’re ready to time travel this summer in the Shenendoah Valley, and...
In Augusta County, It’s All About the Outdoors

In Augusta County, It’s All About the Outdoors

If you love the outdoors, Augusta County, Virginia is a must-visit destination. The area offers a ton of hiking opportunities, including scenic trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. For those looking to challenge themselves, a hike up Elliot Knob...
98 Years of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®

98 Years of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®

2025 marks the 98th anniversary of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® first took place on May 3, 1924, when the City of Winchester, with the support of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association, hosted its inaugural event....
Worth the Drive: Spring Wildflowers & You-Pick Farms

Worth the Drive: Spring Wildflowers & You-Pick Farms

Everywhere you look, spring is showing off, adding pops of color to the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains and the storied Shenandoah Valley. It’s the perfect time for a scenic drive along backroads and scenic byways to appreciate native trees and wildflowers in...
Hands-On Historic Sites

Hands-On Historic Sites

“Do Not Touch” signs have their place, but oh, how we relish those spaces that allow us to touch and become intimately connected to the past. Our quest for such places has yielded these EPIC Shenandoah Valley destinations. Add them to your getaway must-see list....
Harrisonburg: Virginia’s First Culinary District

Harrisonburg: Virginia’s First Culinary District

It’s time to plan your food-based trip to Harrisonburg! Culinary tourism (also known as gastronomy tourism) is not new. Simply, it’s planning travel based on food. Or, as the World Food Travel Association defines it, “the act of traveling for a taste...
Luray Caverns: An Accessible Attraction for All

Luray Caverns: An Accessible Attraction for All

Something you may not know is that Virginia’s famed Luray Caverns has step-free wheelchair access all the way through. It’s but one of several amazing features of this subterranean marvel of the Shenandoah Valley. Quickly, A Brief History On August 13,...
Shoulder Season Savings in the Shenandoah Valley

Shoulder Season Savings in the Shenandoah Valley

Shoulder season. Off-peak. The lull. Whatever you call it, it’s happening right now in the Shenandoah Valley. Between the highest visitation times of fall foliage and spring blooms, the Shenandoah Valley has attractive lodging deals. Oftentimes, ticket prices...
Spring Break Fun Within a Day’s Drive

Spring Break Fun Within a Day’s Drive

Family fun in the Shenandoah Valley is closer than you think, and there’s plenty worth exploring to keep you occupied over spring break. Whether you’re considering a week-long getaway or simply a day trip or two, these EPIC gems are just what you need to...
Bookish in Winchester

Bookish in Winchester

For those who seem to always have their nose in a book, these indie bookstores in Winchester will undoubtedly pique your interest. Rare, new, comic, and children’s books are ready for perusing. No library card required. Winchester Book Gallery The Winchester...
Shenandoah Valley Antiquing

Shenandoah Valley Antiquing

Antiquing in the Shenandoah Valley is a favorite pastime for many because there are dozens of antique stores between Lexington and Winchester, Virginia. And that doesn’t count the thrift shops that also wind up with antiques. It seems like every small town has...
Now Boarding Virginia Scenic Railway

Now Boarding Virginia Scenic Railway

Virginia’s only regularly scheduled tourist train excursion departs from Staunton. Climb aboard the Alleghany Special or the Blue Ridge Flyer, both part of Virginia Scenic Railway, to enjoy a three-hour narrated ride complete with a seasonal meal and dessert....
Under-the-Radar Finds in the EPIC 100 Bucket List

Under-the-Radar Finds in the EPIC 100 Bucket List

Many of the places and spaces on the Shenandoah Valley EPIC 100 Bucket List are not a surprise; they’ve garnered attention for years. Some, however, have been flying under the radar. You might even say they’re hiding in plain sight. We say: NO MORE....
Great Shenandoah Valley Weekend Getaways

Great Shenandoah Valley Weekend Getaways

What makes a great weekend getaway in the Shenandoah Valley? It depends on what you’re looking for, of course, but we think these four destinations offer some of the best lodging, dining, entertainment, and cultural options to keep you as happy-busy or...
Massanutten: Virginia’s Skiing HQ

Massanutten: Virginia’s Skiing HQ

Whether skiing is a favorite family pastime or you’re the family that enjoys learning new things together, Massanutten Resort – Virginia’s skiing headquarters – is the Shenandoah Valley’s best place to hit the slopes. The better the...
Five Romantic Escapes With European Flair

Five Romantic Escapes With European Flair

Don’t wait for a special occasion to book a romantic escape. Especially in a place that feels posh or out of the norm, such as these five Shenandoah Valley retreats with European flair: Bavarian Inn, Inn at Vaucluse Springs, Shadow Mountain Escape,...
Announcing the EPIC 100 Bucket List

Announcing the EPIC 100 Bucket List

When we say “Epic Experiences Ahead,” we mean it! No matter what’s on your trip planning list for the new year, we’ve got some unforgettable suggestions that are closer (and more affordable) than you might think. In the Shenandoah Valley of...
Winter in Rockingham County, VA

Winter in Rockingham County, VA

We each have our preference of staying warm when it’s cold or playing outside when it’s cold. Luckily, we have destinations like Rockingham County where there’re plenty of winter activities for indoor or outdoor experiences (sometimes at the same...
Historic House Museums for the Holidays

Historic House Museums for the Holidays

Take a glimpse into the past when you tour a historic home this holiday season. Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is chock full of historic homes, but these are usually top-of-mind when we think of traditions, nostalgia, and less materialistic Christmases. Glen...
Merriment in the Valley: Holiday Events for the Whole Family

Merriment in the Valley: Holiday Events for the Whole Family

Santa checks his list twice and we suggest you check your calendar at least that many times, too. Find a gap and fill it with holiday merriment in the Shenandoah Valley! From performances of The Nutcracker and community Christmas parades to a Santa Train and gardens...
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