Charles’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Rd15 miles - largest cavern east of the Mississippi.
A great place to get out and hike. The Furnace has parking with nearby trails where you can walk for miles.
Catherine Furnace (Pig Iron Furnace)
A great place to get out and hike. The Furnace has parking with nearby trails where you can walk for miles.
A great place to take a easy walk down the paved trail to the overlook. Offers great views of the Page Valley. Rocks formations offer kids a great place to climb.
52 locals recommend
Massanutten Storybook Trail
Massanutten Storybook TrailA great place to take a easy walk down the paved trail to the overlook. Offers great views of the Page Valley. Rocks formations offer kids a great place to climb.
Excellent fishing and boating opportunities abound along this stretch of the river. Several local outfitters offer rentals.
43 locals recommend
Shenandoah River
Excellent fishing and boating opportunities abound along this stretch of the river. Several local outfitters offer rentals.
If you are a fan of Dukes of Hazard, then this place is for you!
25 locals recommend
Cooter's in Luray
4768 US-211If you are a fan of Dukes of Hazard, then this place is for you!
Offers visitors a glimpse of the battlefield and the events that happened there.
52 locals recommend
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
57 George Collins PkwyOffers visitors a glimpse of the battlefield and the events that happened there.
Mindrolling Lotus Garden
108 Bodhi WayNeat place to visit with a large Buddha and pond area.
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort DrResort has a waterpark, Ski Slopes, hiking and biking trails.
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek RdThey offer excellent local wines
Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area
Offers hiking and great views
Fairview Fun Farm
316 Fairview RdA great place to visit with kids to let them climb all over the farm structures.
City/town information
Lovely small town to visit and explore. It is a "train" town where you can sit on the benches and watch the trains go past. There is also river access and canoe/kayak rentals.
Visit Big Gem Park that has a pond and hiking area.
Visit Wigwam Village Park that has several play structures for kids.
Visit the River Park for water access and also the "Hidden Tunnel".
Visit Veterans Park where we honor those that have served.
19 locals recommend
Shenandoah
Lovely small town to visit and explore. It is a "train" town where you can sit on the benches and watch the trains go past. There is also river access and canoe/kayak rentals.
Visit Big Gem Park that has a pond and hiking area.
Visit Wigwam Village Park that has several play structures for kids.
Visit the River Park for water access and also the "Hidden Tunnel".
Visit Veterans Park where we honor those that have served.
Another nearby small town to visit and explore. There is a great park for kids along with a Skate Park.
Stanley
Another nearby small town to visit and explore. There is a great park for kids along with a Skate Park.
Luray
Largest town in our county with many small shops to browse.
Food scene
Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant
701 S 3rd StA local favorite!
Mr. Garcia's Mexican Grill and Cantina
211 Quincy AveLocal Favorite!
Rudy’s Diner (Northside)
418 N 5th StLocal Favorite
Boxcar Deli & Subs
502 1st StA great place to get a Sandwich
Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdNeat place to visit
Right down the road from The Farm House. They offer excellent home cooked food for takeout and small convenience store items. Or just take a seat and enjoy conversations.
Kite's Store
4258 US-340Right down the road from The Farm House. They offer excellent home cooked food for takeout and small convenience store items. Or just take a seat and enjoy conversations.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Shenandoah National Park
18 miles - offers excellent hiking opportunities and a beautiful drive with scenic overlooks.