Why take one vacation when you can take many! Visit the beautiful US travel destination, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, you can have many experiences all rolled into one fabulous vacation. You can enjoy national parks, Civil War battlefields, Revolutionary War sites, underground caverns, breathtaking gardens, ski and golf year around, visit museums, tour beautiful historic homes and taste the best wine from Virginia’s top wineries.

The Shenandoah Valley, also known as “Daughter of the Stars”, is a diverse and very unique region stretching approx. 200 miles from Harpers Valley, West Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia. It is bordered to the east by Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway and to the west by the Alleghany Mountains.

Whether you enjoy walking in history with the likes of Robert E. Lee, Woodrow Wilson, Sam Houston and more, play golf, hike in the mountains, explore, shop, tour wineries or visit wildlife, the Shenandoah Valley has what you need. Below are just a few examples of the wonderful places to plan you next vacation around.

National Parks

Dinosaur Land – Visit this prehistoric forest which has over 50 items put on display. Step back to when the dinosaurs roamed the earth!

The Douthat State Park – This Park has a 50-acre trout-stocked lake, a sand beach, boat dock, hiking and biking trails (over forty miles), picnic areas and shelters. Also features three campgrounds (trailor and/or tent accessable), 30 cabins and two visitor lodges.

Natural Chimneys Regional Park – Here you will find picturesque natural limestone formations. There are also picnic shelters, hiking, swimming, biking trails, and fishing available.

Zoo’s

Luray Zoo – Luray is a rescue zoo that is home to birds of prey, exotic cats, mammals and reptiles from around the world. Luray Zoo has one of the largest venomous snake collections in the U.S.

Natural Bridge Zoo – This zoo has the largest collection of animals in Virginia. You will enjoy elephant rides, petting areas, baby animals, tigers, giraffe, monkeys, zebras, bears, and more.

Caverns

Luray Caverns - Luray is a U.S. Natural Landmark and the most visited caverns in the east. You can explore cathedral-size rooms with ceilings 10 stories and absolute-clear pools and enjoy the sounds of the worlds Stalacpipe organ.

Natural Wonders

Natural Bridge of Virginia - This 7th wonder of the world is 215 feet high and 90 feet wide, was owned by Thomas Jefferson and initialed by George Washington.

Historical

Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation – Home of the annual reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek in October. Watch as thousands of soldier’s battle for the Shenandoah Valley in front of your eyes.

Winery

Shenandoah Vineyards – visit one of the oldest wineries in the Shenandoah Valley. Taste Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Chambourcin.

Gardens

Garden Maze - Over 1,500 trees standing near 8 feet tall create a 1/2-mile trail in the largest garden maze in the Mid-Atlantic, misting fog not only adds special effects but has a practical cooling effect.

The Pumpkin Patch at Hill High Farm, – Good old fashion 20 acres pumpkins patch. It also features special jams, home made dressings, delicious pumpkin butter, their celebrated pumpkin pie fudge and seasonal hayrides and corn maze.