Explore the valley
A curated, verified directory of places worth a visit — filter by what matters to your group.
VMI Museum
Free museum tracing the Institute's 180-year history.
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Regional art and history museum with gardens and historic homes.
Stonewall Jackson House
Restored home of Thomas J. Jackson — historic interpretation.
Reunion Bakery & Espresso
Croissants, kouign-amann, and excellent coffee.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Downtown brewery in the Ice House with rotating IPAs and lagers.
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland
Mile-high lodge area with overlooks, dining, and trailheads.
Lewis Mountain Campground
Smallest, quietest NPS campground in Shenandoah at Mile 57.5 — first-come, first-served all season.
Dundo Campground
Group-only NPS campground at Mile 83.7 in Shenandoah's South District — reservation-required for organized groups of 7+.
Matthews Arm Campground
Shenandoah National Park's northernmost campground at Mile 22.1 on Skyline Drive — quiet, wooded, reservation-only May through October.
Big Meadows Campground
Shenandoah National Park's flagship campground at Mile 51 on Skyline Drive — central location, full amenities, ranger programs.
Loft Mountain Campground
Largest NPS campground in Shenandoah at Mile 79.5 — open ridge-top sites with sunrise and sunset views.
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
JMU's flagship venue for theater, dance, and concerts.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Tiny burger bar with a huge rotating craft beer list.
Shenandoah River State Park
River access, kayaking, fishing, and easy trails.
Douthat State Park
Mountain lake park with swimming beach, cabins, and 40 miles of trails.
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
Small-batch roaster serving pour-overs and house pastries.
Big Fish Cider Co.
Mountain cidery with rustic tasting barn.
Shenandoah Valley Brewing
Shenandoah Valley Brewing in Staunton offers a taste of local craft beer in the heart of Augusta County. Visitors can expect a welcoming taproom experience featuring a rotating selection of brews, perfect for enjoying the relaxed atmosphere
The Shack
Chef Ian Boden's tasting-menu destination in a 19th-century brick cottage.
Mt. Crawford Creamery
On-farm dairy store with bottled milk and ice cream.
Redbeard Brewing Co.
Nestled in the heart of Staunton, Virginia, Redbeard Brewing Co. offers a welcoming spot for craft beer enthusiasts in Augusta County. Visitors can anticipate a relaxed atmosphere, typical of Shenandoah Valley breweries, where they can samp
Barren Ridge Vineyards
Restored 1930s apple barn turned tasting room with sweeping views.
Rockbridge Vineyard
Pioneering Valley winery known for V d'Or dessert wine.
Shenandoah River Outfitters
Guided kayak, canoe, and tube trips on the South Fork.
Kline's Dairy Bar
Beloved local ice-cream stand since 1943.
Chessie Nature Trail
7-mile rails-to-trails path along the Maury River.
Brothers Craft Brewing
Award-winning brewery with food trucks on weekends.
Front Royal Outdoors
Tube, kayak, and raft rentals on the Shenandoah.
CrossKeys Vineyards
Tuscan-style estate winery with restaurant and weekend events.
Wayne Theatre
Restored 1926 theater hosting live music, comedy, and film.
Ox-Eye Vineyards
Nestled in the heart of Augusta County near Staunton, Virginia, Ox-Eye Vineyards offers a taste of the Shenandoah Valley's burgeoning wine scene. Visitors can anticipate exploring a selection of wines crafted from locally grown grapes, ofte
Bluestone Vineyard
Family vineyard with Massanutten views and a wraparound porch.
Blackfriars Playhouse
World's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre.
Three Notch'd Valley Collab House
Spacious taproom with shuffleboard and kitchen.
Shenandoah Joe Coffee
Charlottesville roaster with a Staunton outpost — espresso, drip, pastries.
Great Valley Farm Brewery
Farm brewery with mountain views and weekend food trucks.
Zynodoa
Refined Southern dining featuring Valley farms and a deep bourbon list.
Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room
Lexington outpost of the famous Nelson brewery.
Magpie Diner
Modern diner doing all-day breakfast with local farm ingredients.
Pure Eats
Locally grown, fresh made burgers and donuts in the Harrisonburg and Lexington area. food. donuts. burgers. beer. dining. harrisonburg. lexington. virginia. eat.
Rocktown Farm Market
Year-round local farm market with produce and meats.
Old Hill Hard Cider
Working orchard cidery in the northern Valley.
Newtown Baking
Wood-fired bakery cafe with sourdough, pizzas, and seasonal sandwiches.
Pufferbellies Toys & Coffee
Toy shop with an espresso bar — easy stop with kids.
Montgomery Hall Park Playground
Sprawling park with playground, trails, and disc golf.
Betsy Bell Hill Loop
Short hill climb with panoramic Valley views.
Friendship Park Loop
Shaded paved loop ideal for strollers and toddlers.
Heritage Music Trail Series
Seasonal outdoor concert series in downtown plazas.