Things to Do

in the Shenandoah Valley
Family Fun

Discover Shenandoah Family Fun attractions and activities that will help you rediscover what quality time with family really means.

Virginia Scenic Railway

Virginia Scenic Railway

If you love trains you'll know it's all about the journey. On the Virginia Scenic Railway, sit back and enjoy the ride on modernized, climate-controlled passenger cars through some of Virginia's prettiest scenery. Trains depart twice a day (Thursday - Sunday) from...

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Virginia Safari Park – 180 Acre Drive-Thru Adventure

Virginia Safari Park – 180 Acre Drive-Thru Adventure

Virginia Safari Park is a 180-acre drive-thru adventure featuring 1,000 free-roaming animals. Drive through or take a public tractor-driven wagon (additional fee) on weekends during spring & fall, daily mid-June to Labor Day. Safari Village features 10 acres of...

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Luray Caverns – A U.S. Natural Landmark

Luray Caverns – A U.S. Natural Landmark

Deep beneath Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this U.S. Natural Landmark is the largest caverns in Eastern America and the most visited in the United States. From well-lighted, all- paved walkways and step-free access, explore cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10...

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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

A must-see! The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a regional cultural center that includes galleries, seven acres of gardens, the Glen Burnie House, a Museum Store, and a Makerspace Studio. Galleries display changing exhibitions and Shenandoah Valley decorative arts,...

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Wayne Theatre / Ross Performing Arts Center

Wayne Theatre / Ross Performing Arts Center

The Wayne Theatre Ross Performing Arts Center is the premier live performing arts and film venue in the Greater Augusta area. With seating for 385, the Wayne offers a full schedule of entertainment offerings, including live music, comedy, theatrical productions,...

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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom FestivalApril 24 - May 3, 2026   The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is excited for its 99th annual festival.  2024 marked 100 years since the beginning of the festival in 1924! We hope you will join us in 2026 for all our exciting...

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Rockingham County Fair

Rockingham County Fair

County Fair dates are August 10 – 15, 2026 The Rockingham County Fair is Virginia’s largest County Fair and is recognized as one of the leading agricultural fairs. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions has awarded the Fair 1st place for approximately...

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Massanutten Waterpark

Massanutten Waterpark

Ten miles East of Harrisonburg.  Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark Attraction. Packages available. This facility is unique to the Shenandoah Valley. Massanutten’s Indoor WaterPark is open year-round and is always 84° Fahrenheit. Massanutten Meltdown This central feature of the...

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Clear Brook Welcome Center

Clear Brook Welcome Center

Welcome to the Virginia Welcome Center at Clearbrook! Your gateway to the Shenandoah Valley and beyond! An official state welcome center awaits your arrival at Clearbrook, Virginia. Located at mile marker 320 on Interstate 81 South, we are your one-stop source for...

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Shenandoah River Outfitters

Shenandoah River Outfitters

Shenandoah River Outfitters offer River Log cabins which are open all year-with hot tubs! Or rough it a little with tent camping with hot showers. A picnic table, charcoal grill and fire pit at each site.  Call today for your great escape to the Shenandoah River and...

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Star B Stables

Star B Stables

Welcome to Star B Stables, located near Staunton, VA in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We provide the opportunity for you to “escape” into the countryside for an hour while you enjoy a guided horse trail ride. You don’t have to have any experience with horses to...

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Town of Shenandoah

Town of Shenandoah

The Town of Shenandoah is a small, rural community of 2,335 citizens, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Massanutten Ridge, along the banks of the Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. Shenandoah is only 25 miles from the City of Harrisonburg, an...

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Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

Shenandoah Valley Music Festival has been bringing great music to the Valley for more than 60 years. Each summer the Festival presents a concert series, featuring the best artists in pop/rock, country, folk, Americana/roots and classical music. Past performers include...

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Shenandoah Valley Airport

Shenandoah Valley Airport

Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD) is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley just minutes from Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro. SHD offers Shenandoah Valley visitors reliable access to a global network of flights with flights on Contour Airlines, a regional...

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Car & Carriage Museum at Luray Caverns

Car & Carriage Museum at Luray Caverns

THE CAR & CARRIAGE CARAVAN MUSEUM at Luray Caverns, Virginia transports visitors through the fascinating story of roadway travel featuring over 140 items related to transportation and including 50 motorized vehicles beginning with simple wagons and coaches to the...

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Shenandoah Heritage Village at Luray Caverns

Shenandoah Heritage Village at Luray Caverns

Located on our grounds at Luray Caverns is the Shenandoah Heritage Village – a presentation of thematic elements celebrating our region's Shenandoah culture.  The complex has several 19th century structures, along with a main museum, the Luray Valley Museum, which...

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Horizons Hospitality

Horizons Hospitality

Our property is full of beautiful cabins, and you don’t need to be a part of a large group rental to enjoy them! We offer year-round rentals that are perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and anything in-between. We operate three facilities that can host both...

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Harmony Harvest Farm

Harmony Harvest Farm

Discover the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley at Harmony Harvest Farm, located just off I-81 Exit 235 in Weyers Cave. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views year-round while perusing the farm shop, featuring artisan goods and a flower bar where you can build your own...

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Patsy Cline Historic House

Patsy Cline Historic House

As a National Historic Landmark (2021), the Patsy Cline Historic House offers a window into the renowned country music singer's early road to stardom. Patsy Cline, born Virginia "Ginny" Patterson Hensley (1932 - 1963) at Winchester Memorial Hospital, moved to 608...

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Shenandoah River Adventures

Shenandoah River Adventures

A visit to Virginia’s famous Shenandoah Valley wouldn’t be complete without a scenic trip on the Shenandoah River! Shenandoah River Adventures is an outfitter/livery located at 415 Long Avenue in the beautiful town of Shenandoah, Virginia. We are just east of...

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PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn

PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn

Whether you’re looking for traditional popcorn flavor or a new adventurous popcorn experience, we’ve got you covered. We handcraft our sweet and savory flavors in-house and then test them to make sure that they’re accurate and tasty. All our popcorn is made in our own...

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Front Royal Outdoors

Front Royal Outdoors

Front Royal Outdoors is located on US 340 South, three miles past  the entrance to Skyline Drive.  We offer canoe, kayak, raft and tube trips on the legendary Shenandoah River between the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. While floating...

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Skyline Caverns

Skyline Caverns

Skyline Caverns offers professionally guided one hour tours through our natural world renowned cavern. See rare anthodite crystal formations. A visit to Skyline Caverns is a perfect part of your stay in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and an ideal day trip from...

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Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns

Shenandoah Caverns is the only Virginia cave with an elevator & the closest major cavern to I-81. See formations so unusual they were featured in National Geographic. Experience the underground adventure of Shenandoah Caverns in any weather for a day of family...

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Downriver Canoe Company

Downriver Canoe Company

Downriver Canoe Company is a well established medium size river outfitter operating in a remote little corner of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, just about an hour’s drive west of Washington, D.C. We offer canoe, kayak, raft, and tube float river trips on the South...

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The State Arboretum of Virginia

The State Arboretum of Virginia

Explore,  discover, and learn as you enjoy the natural splendor of the Shenandoah Valley at the State Arboretum of Virginia. With over 5000 living trees, the diverse collection is highlighted by over 200 kinds of conifers, 162 types of boxwood, a 300-tree ginkgo...

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Frontier Culture Museum

Frontier Culture Museum

The Frontier Culture Museum tells the story of thousands of people who migrated to colonial America, and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendents. The Museum's costumed staff provide living history interpretation of pre-immigration Europe...

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Third Winchester Battlefield Park

Third Winchester Battlefield Park

The Third Winchester Battlefield Park is composed of more than 600 acres of preserved land. The Third Battle of Winchester, fought on September 19, 1864, was the largest and costliest battle ever fought in the Shenandoah Valley. More than 54,000 men fought and over...

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Cross Keys and Port Republic Battlefields

Cross Keys and Port Republic Battlefields

The Battle of Cross Keys was one of the culminating battles of Stonewall Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign. This Confederate victory, along with the Battle of Port Republic, held off the Union armies in the Valley and allowed Jackson to join Robert E. Lee in the fight...

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Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre

2026 Season Performances Guys and Dolls | June 19 - July 5She Loves Me | July 10 - 19Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | July 24 - Aug 2 Founded in 1984, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre is a professional summer stock theatre located in the heart of the Shenandoah...

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Dinosaur Land

Dinosaur Land

Dinosaur Land is a prehistoric forest from the past. Spectacular and colossal! Unbelievable but true! Over 50 exhibits on display and is open March 1 through December 31. Visit the gift shop featuring gifts for the entire family and, of course, lots of dinosaur items....

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Teamlink/Shenandoah Mountain Guides

Teamlink/Shenandoah Mountain Guides

Teamlink / Shenandoah Mountain Guides has provided world-class guided adventures and unforgettable team focused programs in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Potomac Highlands of VA, WV and MD for over 25 years.  Our guided adventures range from “soft adventures” –...

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The New Market Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

The New Market Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

The visitor center features information and exhibits on the Battle of New Market and how to tour the battlefield today. The New Market Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum showcases the John Bracken Collection including artifacts from the French and Indian War to...

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Virginia Quilt Museum

Virginia Quilt Museum

The Virginia Quilt Museum is a resource center for the study of the role of quilts and quilting in the cultural life of society. The museum offers opportunities to view significant work by both early and contemporary quilt artisans. Located in the historic Silver Lake...

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Shenandoah Valley Museum

Shenandoah Valley Museum

Located in the heart of downtown Winchester, the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum occupies the historic Frederick County Courthouse. This Greek-revival courthouse was built in 1840 and was used as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks during the Civil War. Many...

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Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club

Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club

In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley sits one of America's most spectacular golf courses.  Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club in Keezletown, Virginia, is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course featuring incredible views of the valley below. This breathtaking facility...

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Fort Valley Ranch

Fort Valley Ranch

Campground/Cabins/Horseback Riding/Guest Ranch Packages Fort Valley Ranch offers RV Campsites and cabins plus guest ranch packages and mountain horseback riding. The Ranch is nestled in the Massanutten Mountains of the National Forest. We have miles of marked trails...

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White Oak Lavender Farm

White Oak Lavender Farm

White Oak Lavender Farm is a small family owned farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We grow our own lavender plants and offer “U-Pick” for the flowers during the summer bloom season. We make lovely soap, lotions, creams and aromatherapy products for...

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Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park

Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park

The immensity is startling…Natural Wonder, Natural Beauty. 215 feet of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature, span the steep ravine over Cedar Creek at Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park. George Washington surveyed the rock bridge, and Thomas Jefferson liked...

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. Jefferson Rock is a popular destination...

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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

ALERT: Thornton Gap Entrance Station Date Posted: 3/30/2023   Due to damage caused by a vehicle fire, cash cannot currently be accepted at this entrance station. Credit, debit, and electronic payments only. Vehicles over 11 feet tall will need to stop for assistance...

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along the eastern border of the legendary Shenandoah Valley. At each Parkway entrance a directional sign indicates ‘north’ or ‘south’. North, toward the north end of the Parkway, leads to Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. South,...

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Skyline Drive – Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive – Shenandoah National Park

ALERT: Thornton Gap Entrance Station Date Posted: 3/20/2023  Due to damage caused by a vehicle fire, cash cannot currently be accepted at this entrance station. Credit, debit, and electronic payments only. Vehicles over 11 feet tall will need to stop for assistance...

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Melrose Caverns Weddings

Melrose Caverns Weddings

Melrose Caverns farmland provides a beautiful setting for a picture perfect wedding! The Property* Beautiful lodge for events* Onsite parking* His and hers restrooms* 2 Outdoor ceremony sites* Indoor option in case of bad weatherThe Venue* Climate controlled venue*...

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