Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains or barrel-aged whites – here in the lush green Shenandoah Valley.

The list of things to do here is as wide open as Shenandoah Valley itself. Lovers of the outdoors will enjoy hikes in Shenandoah National Park, its Skyline drive, or touring our area's 14 Civil War Battlefields. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley offers a fascinating glimpse of time past. Lovers of golf will want to visit the Rock Harbor or Virginia National golf courses. For something completely unique, visit the fascinating Luray Caverns. The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and Wilson's Wild Animal Park are great places to show the kids. For some grown-up fun, enjoy tasting an award-winning vintage at one of our many local wineries. Each May, our Apple Blossom Festival is a crowd pleaser for those of all ages. It's all right outside your door when you're our guest at the George Washington Hotel in lovely Winchester, Virginia.

Points of Interest

Civil War Battlegrounds

See the sites of 14 major Civil War battlefields. Did you know the city of Winchester changed hands over 70 times over the course of the war?

George Washington's Office Museum

Our first President used a little log building as a military office from September 1755 to December of 1756 while Fort Loudoun was being constructed at the north end of town.

Ghost Tour of Old Winchester

These walking tours take you around several blocks of the historic "Lower Town" section of Harpers Ferry to view a number of sites and buildings that have had ghostly phenomenon reported in, or around them, over the years.

Jim Barnett Park

It features jogging trails, a three-acre fishing lake, and expansive playgrounds.

Local Wineries

Many folks may not realize this, but Virginia has been producing some of the best tasting wines in the country for over 300 years. Tasting can be enjoyed at more than a dozen wineries.

Luray Caverns

Knowledgeable rangers guide you along paved walkways that wind through the cathedral-sized rooms with soaring ceilings, towering columns and breathtaking stalactites, and then stop to gaze into mirror-perfect pools.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

This unique venue includes a historic house dating to the eighteenth century, six acres of spectacular gardens, and a museum designed by internationally recognized architect Michael Graves.

Old Courthouse Civil War Museum

A historic building with graffiti from both Northern and Southern soldiers, it also houses a nationally recognized collection of over 3,000 Civil War artifacts.

Shenandoah National Park

Take Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas, then hike in the shade of oak trees along the Appalachian Trail.

Shenandoah University

This private university with an enrollment of approximately 3,400 students in more than 80 programs is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

Touch, crawl and see – kids will have fun while discovering the natural world around them.

Stonewall Jackson Headquarters

This Hudson River Gothic Revival style house, a Virginia and National Historic Landmark, was used as headquarters by General "Stonewall" Thomas Jackson during the winter of 1861-1862.

Wilson's Wild Animal Park

The 20+ acre park is home to over 200 mammals, birds, and reptiles, which represent more than 50 species of wild animals from all over the world. Feeding of the more gentle creatures, such as deer, sheep and goats, is allowed.

Shopping

Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall

Enjoy an eclectic mix of fine shops, galleries, and restaurants in historic Old Town Winchester. The mall is lined with 18th and 19th century buildings.

Sports & Amusement

Virginia National Golf Club

The property offers 18 holes of natural beauty and is the only golf course in America with seven holes set upon the Shenandoah River, providing over three miles of unobstructed river vistas.

Rock Harbor Golf Course

The course is distinct in its abundance of rock, water and orchards. Its elevation variance and course length stretches from the shortest of 3,800 yards to the longest of 7,200 yards.

Local Events

MAY

Apple Blossom Festival

For more than 80 years, this six-day festival has offered a series of more than 30 events that includes: band competitions, dances, parades, circus, a 10K race, the coronation of Queen Shenandoah, firefighters' events, and celebrities.

OCTOBER

Hot Air Balloon Wine and Music Festival

For well over 10 years this three-day event has offered breathtaking balloon rides, live music and tasting from area wineries. It's all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains' brilliant fall foliage.