Shenandoah Valley

winter · Late November – December

Christmas & holiday events in the Shenandoah Valley

Valley towns lean hard into the holidays — Staunton's gas-lamp district, Lexington's Christmas Parade, and Winchester's Old Town Walking Mall all glow from Thanksgiving through New Year's. Expect carriage rides, Dickens-style window walks, and small-batch markets every weekend.

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VMI Museum
Lexington, Rockbridge
Free museum tracing the Institute's 180-year history.
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Winchester, Frederick
Regional art and history museum with gardens and historic homes.
Stonewall Jackson House
Lexington, Rockbridge
Restored home of Thomas J. Jackson — historic interpretation.
Reunion Bakery & Espresso
Harrisonburg, Rockingham
Croissants, kouign-amann, and excellent coffee.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Harrisonburg, Rockingham
Downtown brewery in the Ice House with rotating IPAs and lagers.
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland
Luray, Page
Mile-high lodge area with overlooks, dining, and trailheads.
Lewis Mountain Campground
Page
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
Page
Shenandoah National Park's northernmost campground at Mile 22.1 on Skyline Drive — quiet, wooded, reservation-only May through October.
Big Meadows Campground
Page
Shenandoah National Park's flagship campground at Mile 51 on Skyline Drive — central location, full amenities, ranger programs.
Loft Mountain Campground
Crozet
Largest NPS campground in Shenandoah at Mile 79.5 — open ridge-top sites with sunrise and sunset views.
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Harrisonburg, Rockingham
JMU's flagship venue for theater, dance, and concerts.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Harrisonburg, Rockingham
Tiny burger bar with a huge rotating craft beer list.
Shenandoah River State Park
Bentonville, Warren
River access, kayaking, fishing, and easy trails.
Douthat State Park
Millboro, Bath
Mountain lake park with swimming beach, cabins, and 40 miles of trails.
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
Harrisonburg, Rockingham
Small-batch roaster serving pour-overs and house pastries.
Big Fish Cider Co.
Monterey, Highland
Mountain cidery with rustic tasting barn.
Shenandoah Valley Brewing
Staunton, Augusta
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
Staunton, Augusta
Chef Ian Boden's tasting-menu destination in a 19th-century brick cottage.
Mt. Crawford Creamery
Mount Crawford, Rockingham
On-farm dairy store with bottled milk and ice cream.
Redbeard Brewing Co.
Staunton, Augusta
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
Fishersville, Augusta
Restored 1930s apple barn turned tasting room with sweeping views.
Rockbridge Vineyard
Raphine, Rockbridge
Pioneering Valley winery known for V d'Or dessert wine.
Shenandoah River Outfitters
Luray, Page
Guided kayak, canoe, and tube trips on the South Fork.

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