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Go Mountain to Shore in Bedford County

Go Mountain to Shore in Bedford County

The Peaks of Otter have long been a Blue Ridge Mountains destination with its solitude and high summits. When you add water, your mood only gets better. Sleeping and dining with a view of Lake Abbott is just what the busy soul needs. And when it’s time for an...
Adventure On! Craft Brews in the Mountains of Virginia

Adventure On! Craft Brews in the Mountains of Virginia

There are more than 25 breweries in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. That’s so many that you won’t possibly get bored with the “same ol’ same ol’” flavors. You’re guaranteed to find your favorite brewery and probably your favorite cold one, but with the dedication...
6 Small Towns We Love

6 Small Towns We Love

Every adventure needs a home base, and these six small towns that we just happen to love are perfect home bases for three days of fun and anything you want to do in the Shenandoah Valley. Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro hugs the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it...
Make a Splash this Summer in Shenandoah

Make a Splash this Summer in Shenandoah

The solution to hot days is cold mountain water. Make a splash this summer in the Shenandoah Valley, where the rivers and lakes are nature’s finest refreshment. In the northern Shenandoah Valley is the Shenandoah River, a northward flowing tributary to the Potomac...
Best Outdoor Activities Near DC

Best Outdoor Activities Near DC

The Shenandoah Valley is home to the best outdoor activities near DC. Not only can you do the basic things like hiking and biking, but you can also launch off on a hot air balloon or glider, climb and descend rocks, play a variety of “golf” sports, and much more. From...
Gardens of Glass in Winchester, Virginia

Gardens of Glass in Winchester, Virginia

Incredible glass sculptures grace the beautiful Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia this summer and fall. Thirty delicate kiln-fired glass sculptures are the handiwork of artist Craig Mitchell Smith of Charlevoix,...
Summer Music Festivals Worth the Drive

Summer Music Festivals Worth the Drive

“If I’m going to go, it better be worth it.” Sound familiar? Yeah, us, too. Well, we’re happy to tell you that these Shenandoah Valley summer music festivals are definitely worth the drive. We’ll give you the vibe for each one and you go ahead and pack accordingly....
Cooter’s Celebrates 25 Years

Cooter’s Celebrates 25 Years

Who doesn’t love an anniversary? Kick up your heels for 25 years of Cooter’s Place! A special 25th anniversary celebration will be held July 19-21, 2024 at Cooter’s in Luray, Virginia. It’s a free event featuring some of the most beloved characters of the 1980s...
Augusta’s Great Outdoors

Augusta’s Great Outdoors

Your jumping off point for the great outdoors of the Shenandoah Valley is centrally located Augusta County, Virginia. It’s a gateway for both Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, boasts lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and excellent cycling routes. What’s...
Family Vacation Inspirations

Family Vacation Inspirations

The Shenandoah Valley is an ideal destination for your summer family vacation because there are so many avenues for fun, education, and relaxation. Find inspiration here and begin planning your trip today. Step Back in Time Learn something new by looking into the past...
Shenandoah Valley Wildflowers & Arboretums in Bloom

Shenandoah Valley Wildflowers & Arboretums in Bloom

It’s wildflower season in the Shenandoah Valley. Some would even go so far as to call it our most beautiful season. Experience it at some of our favorite blooming hot spots. Glen Burnie Gardens at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Winchester Though far more formal...
Take it Easy in Page Valley

Take it Easy in Page Valley

Hailed as Virginia’s Cabin Capital, Page Valley includes Luray, Stanley, and Shenandoah. It boasts a plethora of outdoor experiences, including being a gateway to Shenandoah National Park and a steward community of the Shenandoah River. Lake Arrowhead is a popular...
Patio Sips at Shenandoah Valley Wineries

Patio Sips at Shenandoah Valley Wineries

Warm temperatures are all the invitation you need to go al fresco with your food and drink. These are a few of the Shenandoah Valley wineries with great patios for spring sips. Wineries with a Restaurant The Tuscan Villa style of CrossKeys Vineyards in Mount Crawford...
Spring has Sprung at Capon Springs and Farms

Spring has Sprung at Capon Springs and Farms

The Shenandoah Valley’s favorite all-inclusive resort will open for the season on May 2. Indeed, spring has arrived at Capon Springs and Farms and those who go are certainly better for it. Though it’s less than two hours from Washington, D.C., it feels more like a...
Six Women Who Imprinted the Shenandoah Valley

Six Women Who Imprinted the Shenandoah Valley

Since March is Women’s History Month, we’re looking at six women who have left their prints on the Shenandoah Valley. Here you’ll find artists, a spy, an entertainer, and way makers. Some are still with us and they reach back to pull up younger generations....
Hit Refresh! Spring in the Shenandoah Valley 

Hit Refresh! Spring in the Shenandoah Valley 

If you’ve been hibernating under warm blankets near the fire, it’s time to come on out and rejoin the world. Spring in the Shenandoah Valley is not a season you want to miss! Awaken all your senses with a weekend in the mountains or along the rivers of the Valley. The...
The 100th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

The 100th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Apple blossoms are gorgeous. And fragrant. Winchester – and the Shenandoah Valley in general – is full of apple trees, and those trees are celebrated annually in a variety of ways. Winchester is the Apple Capital of Virginia, after all. One of our favorite apple...
Pet-Friendly Adventures in Front Royal

Pet-Friendly Adventures in Front Royal

Hit the ground running with your dog this spring. Adventure through the great outdoors using Front Royal as your hub. As a gateway to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, it’s an excellent destination from which to explore. Pet-Friendly Places to Eat &...
By George, We’re Going to Winchester 

By George, We’re Going to Winchester 

On February 11, 1731, George Washington was born in Virginia.   Strike that.  The British (and their colonies) were years late in adopting¹ the Gregorian calendar as most of the rest of Europe had, thus they were off on their dates. George Washington’s birthday...
What’s in a Name? Let’s Talk Shenandoah. 

What’s in a Name? Let’s Talk Shenandoah. 

Sleuthing around the internet will lead you to plenty of answers to the question “where does the name Shenandoah come from?”   The consensus is that Shenandoah means “Daughter of the Stars,” with the word itself derived from “schind-han-do-wi,” an Algonquin word that...
Romantic Elopements in the Shenandoah Valley

Romantic Elopements in the Shenandoah Valley

Elopement is the most intimate avenue to matrimony. Two are joined in the presence of just one more – an officiant – to begin a life of dedication to one another. It’s exclusive, often secret … and deliciously romantic. Shenandoah Valley Elopement Destinations­­­...
Romance on the Rails: Dinner Train from Staunton

Romance on the Rails: Dinner Train from Staunton

Did you know Virginia Scenic Railway is the only regularly scheduled tourist train in Virginia? It’s high time you enjoy some romance on the rails (in honor of Valentine’s Day, of course) with a scenic dinner train out of Staunton. Uninterrupted time with...
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