Virginia Travel Guide 2013 - 178

Shenandoah Valley

Plains District Memorial Museum

176 S Main St., Timberville 22853;
540-896-7900; www.HarrisonburgTourism.com.
Artifacts of early settlement and life in
Broadway and Timberville.

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National
Historic District
888-689-4545; www.shenandoahatwar.org.
From Twin Battlefields to Stonewall Jackson's
1862 Valley Campaign, visit the Valley.

Silver Lake Mill

2328 Silver Lake Rd., Dayton 22821;
540-879-3582; www.silverlakemill.com.
Historic water mill with gift shop featuring
Shenandoah Valley crafts.b

Turner Ashby Monument

1164 Turner Ashby Ln., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-432-8935; www.harrisonburgtourism.com.
Memorial site of the Battle of Harrisonburg
honoring General Ashby. Ijb

Valley Turnpike Museum

212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-432-8935; www.HarrisonburgTourism.com.
Known by many names, scenic Rt.11's valley
history. Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Ib

Virginia Quilt Museum

301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-433-3818; www.vaquiltmuseum.org.
Permanent and rotating exhibits of antique,
Civil War and contemporary quilts.b $

White Oak Lavendar Farm

5060 Newcomer Ln., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-421-6345; www.whiteoaklavender.com.
Picturesque family-owned farm offering u-pick,
local products, and special events.j
Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn Harrisonburg

I-81 Exit 247-A, Harrisonburg 22801; 1440 E.
Market St.; 540-433-6066 or 800-228-5150;
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/va429.
Complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary
WiFi, fitness center, seasonal pool, suites.

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Residence Inn - Harrisonburg

1945 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-437-7426 or 888-236-2427;
www.marriott.com/shdhr.
I-81 Exit 247-A. Extended stay, kitchens, indoor
pool, pet-friendly.jb

the Village Inn

South Main St., Route 11 South, Harrisonburg
22801; 4979 S. Valley Pike; 540-434-7355 or
540-434-7355 or 800-736-7355;
www.thevillageinn.travel.
Scenic location near caverns, Blue Ridge
Parkway, Civil War battlefields, James Madison
University, Bridgewater College. Jetted bathtubs,
microfridge, coffeemaker, pool, spa, free
wireless Internet, business center, restaurant.
Family-owned, AAA 3-diamond. Ijb

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VacatIon Rentals

Massanutten condo Rentals

3980 Massanutten Dr., Massanutten 22840;
540-289-9466;
www.massanuttencondorentals.com.
Condos for rent in Massanutten Resort. Golf,
skiing, tubing, waterpark, hiking, minigolf,
go-kart, fishing and much more. 14 miles to
Harrisonburg VA. Home of James Madison
University.b
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George Washington National Forest

401 Oakwood Dr., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-432-0187; www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj .
The district is in the heart of the scenic
ridge and valley offering 161,000 acres of
recreation.j

Massanutten River Adventures

1850 Meadowvista Ln., McGaheysville
22840; 540-289-4066;
www.massadventures.com. (VAPPA Member)

Shenandoah National Park

Elkton 22827; 540-999-3500;
www.visitshenandoah.com.
The gateway to adventure. Rt. 33 to Swift Run
Gap, Milepost 65.7. $
sHoppIng

oasIs Fine art & craft

103 S. Main St., Harrisonburg 22801;
540-442-8188; www.oasisfineartandcraft.org.
Unique gifts hand-crafted by 40 of the valley's
best artists. Ib

Highland County

Includes McDowell, Monterey

Highland County Chamber of Commerce
Highland Center, Spruce St., Monterey 24465;
P.O. Box 223; 540-468-2550;
www.highlandcounty.org.
Virginia's Switzerland. Hiking, birding and
wildflower trails. Highland Maple Festival.

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Highland County Museum

161 Mansion House Rd., McDowell 24458;
P.O. Box 63; 540-396-4478;
www.highlandhistoricalsociety.com.
Experience unspoiled mountain battlefield and
museum: Step back in time.b
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Laurel Fork, George Washington and
Jefferson National Forests

Laurel Fork, Highland County Chamber of
Commerce, Monterey 24465; P.O. Box 223;
540-468-2550; www.highlandcounty.org.
Hiking trails and scenic beauty for the outdoor
enthusiast.jb

Lexington /
Rockbridge County

Includes Brownsville, Buena Vista, Natural
Bridge, Raphine

Buena Vista Regional Visitor Center

595 East 29th St., Buena Vista 24416;
540-261-8004; www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Outdoor
recreation information available. Ijb

Lexington & The Rockbridge
Area Visitor Center

106 E. Washington St., Lexington 24450;
540-463-3777 or 877-453-9822;
www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Gracious small-town hospitality, legendary
American heroes, one of the Seven Natural
Wonders of the World and outdoor adventure
amid the spectacular scenery of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Lexington, Buena Vista & Rockbridge
county, it's more than you'd expect! Ijb
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Boxerwood Nature Center and
Woodland Garden

963 Ross Rd., Lexington 24450;
540-463-2697; www.boxerwood.org.
15 acres of rare trees, shrubs, birding and
children's playtrail.jb

Brownsburg Museum

2716 Brownsburg Tpke., Brownsburg 24415;
540-348-1600; www.brownsburgva.com.
Big things come in small packages at this
historic museum. Free.

Butterflies At The Bridge

U.S. 11 & 130; exits 175 & 180 off I-81,
Natural Bridge 24578; 540-291-2121 or
800-533-1410; www.NaturalBridgeVA.com.
Virginia's largest indoor butterfly garden,
included with The Natural Bridge. Ib $

Chessie Nature Trail

106 E. Washington St., Lexington 24450;
540-463-3777; www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Pedestrian trail for walking and birding along
pastoral Maury River.jb

Clark's Ole Time Music Center

1288 Ridge Rd., Raphine 24472;
540-377-2490. Old-time mountain and
bluegrass music. Adults $8, Children under 12
free. Ib

Cyrus McCormick Farm

128 McCormick Farm Cir., Raphine 24472;
540-377-2255;
www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/shenandoah-valley.
Museum, grist mill, picnic area and walking
trails. Free.jb

Dinosaur Kingdom

U.S. 11 & Va. 130, Exits 175 & 180 off I-81,
Natural Bridge 24578; 540-464-2253;
www.naturalbridgeva.com.
Bring a camera & wander back to 1863 when
a hidden valley of dinosaurs was discovered.
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http://www.HarrisonburgTourism.com http://www.massanuttencondorentals.com http://www.shenandoahatwar.org http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com http://www.silverlakemill.com http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com http://www.harrisonburgtourism.com http://www.massadventures.com http://www.HarrisonburgTourism.com http://www.visitshenandoah.com http://www.boxerwood.org http://www.vaquiltmuseum.org http://www.oasisfineartandcraft.org http://www.brownsburgva.com http://www.whiteoaklavender.com http://www.NaturalBridgeVA.com http://www.highlandcounty.org http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel/va429 http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com http://www.marriott.com/shdhr http://www.highlandhistoricalsociety.com http://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/shenandoah-valley http://www.thevillageinn.travel http://www.highlandcounty.org http://www.naturalbridgeva.com

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