Shenandoah Highlights
Nearby Towns
Bridgewater is a small town closest to Mount Solon where you have a variety of services, restaurants, a small grocery store, and a beautiful park along the water's edge. This town is home to Bridgewater college
6 locals recommend
Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a small town closest to Mount Solon where you have a variety of services, restaurants, a small grocery store, and a beautiful park along the water's edge. This town is home to Bridgewater college
Staunton is also about 30 minutes away. It is a very historical town with great restaurants and boutique shopping. A stroll down Beverly Street is a treat in itself. If you have time, catch a play after dinner at the Blackfriars Playhouse. It is the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre. The Staunton train station still operates the Cardinal line from New York City to Chicago. It was an important supply depot during the civil war. There is a beautiful park just outside the city- Gypsy Hill Park with many activities and music throughout the summer. See schedule and more info at www.ci.staunton.va.us
61 locals recommend
Staunton
Staunton is also about 30 minutes away. It is a very historical town with great restaurants and boutique shopping. A stroll down Beverly Street is a treat in itself. If you have time, catch a play after dinner at the Blackfriars Playhouse. It is the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre. The Staunton train station still operates the Cardinal line from New York City to Chicago. It was an important supply depot during the civil war. There is a beautiful park just outside the city- Gypsy Hill Park with many activities and music throughout the summer. See schedule and more info at www.ci.staunton.va.us
Dayton Virginia is known for the many Mennonite working farms. Take a drive off the grid east of Rt 42 and you will likely see some hard working people raising cattle for milk and beef, chicken, turkeys, vegetables, and more. Take a walking tour through the old town of Dayton and visit the Heritage Museum with a unique "electric light map" of the civil war battles fought in the Shenandoah Valley.
7 locals recommend
Dayton
Dayton Virginia is known for the many Mennonite working farms. Take a drive off the grid east of Rt 42 and you will likely see some hard working people raising cattle for milk and beef, chicken, turkeys, vegetables, and more. Take a walking tour through the old town of Dayton and visit the Heritage Museum with a unique "electric light map" of the civil war battles fought in the Shenandoah Valley.
Harrisonburg is about 30 minutes away. There is more of a variety of restaurants, several breweries, and more services.
There is a fantastic Visitors center with information for the entire Shenandoah Valley. Attached is a little history display, historical video, and small cafe.
63 locals recommend
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg is about 30 minutes away. There is more of a variety of restaurants, several breweries, and more services.
There is a fantastic Visitors center with information for the entire Shenandoah Valley. Attached is a little history display, historical video, and small cafe.
Food scene
The Cracked Pillar Pub
403 N Main StBridgewater
Great atmosphere and great food in downtown Harrisonburg!
73 locals recommend
Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
80 W Water StGreat atmosphere and great food in downtown Harrisonburg!
Clementine
153 S Main StGreat Happy Hour, Great food, and music at night.
Jimmy Madison's
121 S Main StRooftop dining, great food and service!
Joshua Wilton House
412 S Main StVictorian-era inn with upscale dining for special occasions!
a favorite local place with many shops, great soft pretzles, and coffee shop. Try Hanks for breakfast or lunch) because it has the best brisket, barbeque, wraps, sandwiches and sides. And don't forget the ice cream on the way out the door!
39 locals recommend
Dayton Market
3105 John Wayland Hwya favorite local place with many shops, great soft pretzles, and coffee shop. Try Hanks for breakfast or lunch) because it has the best brisket, barbeque, wraps, sandwiches and sides. And don't forget the ice cream on the way out the door!
An old local barn was moved to this location and modernized. It is an interesting structure with local events, a wine/beer bar and various foods to choose from. It also has a nice sized coffee shop too! THIS IS ONLY OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY! Plan ahead!
22 locals recommend
Valley Pike Farm Market
3494 Lee HwyAn old local barn was moved to this location and modernized. It is an interesting structure with local events, a wine/beer bar and various foods to choose from. It also has a nice sized coffee shop too! THIS IS ONLY OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY! Plan ahead!
Great old bar and Happy Hour. The food is also good if you decide to stay for dinner.
26 locals recommend
Depot Grille
42 Middlebrook AveGreat old bar and Happy Hour. The food is also good if you decide to stay for dinner.
We have always liked this place. The food is good and located on the main street of Staunton.
9 locals recommend
Clocktower Restaurant & Bar
27 W Beverley StWe have always liked this place. The food is good and located on the main street of Staunton.
The menu has something for everyone. It is a unique setting and the food is great!
41 locals recommend
Mill Street Grill
1 Mill StThe menu has something for everyone. It is a unique setting and the food is great!
A lively Bistro with good food and plenty of seating. There is an outdoor patio for seating as well.
28 locals recommend
Byers St Bistro
18 Byers StA lively Bistro with good food and plenty of seating. There is an outdoor patio for seating as well.
This is a historic inn located next to Blackfriars Playhouse. Stop in at the bar fora drink before the show to see the interior. You will like it!
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
24 S Market StThis is a historic inn located next to Blackfriars Playhouse. Stop in at the bar fora drink before the show to see the interior. You will like it!
Thomas House Restaurant
222 Main StRemedy Burger
New place on Beverly Street and delicious hamburgers!
When in Dayton, stop by for a fast sandwich made “by locals” for locals!
6 locals recommend
Sunrise Market & Deli, LLC
950 Mason StWhen in Dayton, stop by for a fast sandwich made “by locals” for locals!
Nostalgic place to take the kids. Order from the table. Inexpensive!
7 locals recommend
Wrights Dairy-Rite
346 Greenville AveNostalgic place to take the kids. Order from the table. Inexpensive!
Harvest Table
Magpie Diner
85 W Gay StWrights Dairy-Rite
346 Greenville AveSightseeing
From our location, you can walk to areas popular for fly fishing. The nearest location is behind Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, about a 2 mile drive. Check with this shop for seasons and rules.
9 locals recommend
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
480 E Market StFrom our location, you can walk to areas popular for fly fishing. The nearest location is behind Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, about a 2 mile drive. Check with this shop for seasons and rules.
This is a fun place to take the kids. Watch potato chips being made and packaged, and taste the many different kinds!
31 locals recommend
Route 11 Potato Chips
7815 Main StThis is a fun place to take the kids. Watch potato chips being made and packaged, and taste the many different kinds!
Tour the caverns or just see the displays at the beginning (kids will LOVE it). Then get a burger and an old fashioned soda with ice cream at the soda fountain cafe.
Also ask about American Celebration on Parade down the road featuring some amazing floats from Rose Parades and Presidential Inaugurals!
96 locals recommend
Shenandoah Caverns
261 Caverns RdTour the caverns or just see the displays at the beginning (kids will LOVE it). Then get a burger and an old fashioned soda with ice cream at the soda fountain cafe.
Also ask about American Celebration on Parade down the road featuring some amazing floats from Rose Parades and Presidential Inaugurals!
This is a great civil war battlefield with walking and a beautiful museum. You will learn a lot. The nearby town is great too!
52 locals recommend
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
57 George Collins PkwyThis is a great civil war battlefield with walking and a beautiful museum. You will learn a lot. The nearby town is great too!
This area of the Shenandoah Valley is rich in Mennonite history. Discover customs and other interesting information here! Tour an old farmhouse that was moved up the hill when the new high school was built.
Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
1921 Heritage Center WayThis area of the Shenandoah Valley is rich in Mennonite history. Discover customs and other interesting information here! Tour an old farmhouse that was moved up the hill when the new high school was built.
If you miss the Dayton Market on Rt 42, this is a good substitute and still had some different things. There is a great kitchen store with EVERYTHING and a fabric store that quilters will love. This is the best place to buy some local cookbooks. The Mennonites are FANTASTC cooks! And they have written some of their best recipes for you to try for yourself or a gift for the chef in your family.
29 locals recommend
Shenandoah Heritage Market
121 Carpenter LnIf you miss the Dayton Market on Rt 42, this is a good substitute and still had some different things. There is a great kitchen store with EVERYTHING and a fabric store that quilters will love. This is the best place to buy some local cookbooks. The Mennonites are FANTASTC cooks! And they have written some of their best recipes for you to try for yourself or a gift for the chef in your family.
Colonial farms and costumed staff......Children and adults alike will find this interesting. It is self-guided and there are animals and crops too.
113 locals recommend
Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveColonial farms and costumed staff......Children and adults alike will find this interesting. It is self-guided and there are animals and crops too.
Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
Wissler RoadNatural Chimneys Park
94 Natural Chimneys LnThis little historic home has some surprises inside. There is lots of travel brochures, a display, and an ongoing video about the area. The people inside can answer just about any question (they have answered all mine) and there is a cute eatery with fantastic food. TRY BRUNCH....but always check the hours 1st! Then......walk around the little town.
9 locals recommend
Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center
212 S Main StThis little historic home has some surprises inside. There is lots of travel brochures, a display, and an ongoing video about the area. The people inside can answer just about any question (they have answered all mine) and there is a cute eatery with fantastic food. TRY BRUNCH....but always check the hours 1st! Then......walk around the little town.
NEW place right off I-81. Try the local smoked brisket sandwich!
Overlook Produce and Farm Adventures
609 Friedens Church RoadNEW place right off I-81. Try the local smoked brisket sandwich!
Our Favorite Wineries
This is a popular winery and it is almost in our backyard! Enjoy some really good award winning wine with a beautiful view!
76 locals recommend
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek RdThis is a popular winery and it is almost in our backyard! Enjoy some really good award winning wine with a beautiful view!
This winery also has a great views. It is located about 20 minutes from here. They also have a restaurant. Call ahead for hours.
109 locals recommend
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdThis winery also has a great views. It is located about 20 minutes from here. They also have a restaurant. Call ahead for hours.
Coffee Shops
The coffee is always good here and friendly staff too!
There is delicious coffee here along with the soft pretzels next door. You won’t regret stopping, but they are only open Thursday through Saturday inside the Dayton Farmers Market.
The Kaffee Klatsch
3105 John Wayland HwyThere is delicious coffee here along with the soft pretzels next door. You won’t regret stopping, but they are only open Thursday through Saturday inside the Dayton Farmers Market.
Located in the OLD ICE HOUSE. There are several other places to check out, including a historic jewelry making museum........... one-of -a-kind.
28 locals recommend
Black Sheep Coffee
80 S Liberty StLocated in the OLD ICE HOUSE. There are several other places to check out, including a historic jewelry making museum........... one-of -a-kind.
Sugar & Bean Cafe
318 N Main StBridgewater Coffee Co
Crucible Coffee Roasters
Groceries
This local grocery store has just about anything you would need. They also have carry out items too from the deli.
Bridgewater Foods
519 N Main StIce Cream
The best ice cream around! And it’s at a real dairy where you also can buy milk products and butter.
The ice cream is delicious and served at a fair price. It is made from the fresh milk at the dairy across the street!
19 locals recommend
Smiley's Ice Cream
205 Don Litten PkwyThe ice cream is delicious and served at a fair price. It is made from the fresh milk at the dairy across the street!