Enjoying the Magical Shenandoah - A Guidebook for You
Food scene
It's actually called the "1835" now, but same place. Great BBQ and they often play beautiful dulcimer music, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Virginia and North Carolina BBQ. The inner building is pre-war (as in Civil -- so it dates back prior to 1860).
18 residents recomanen
Log Cabin Barbecue
11672 Spotswood TrailIt's actually called the "1835" now, but same place. Great BBQ and they often play beautiful dulcimer music, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Virginia and North Carolina BBQ. The inner building is pre-war (as in Civil -- so it dates back prior to 1860).
Really good Mexican food in the heart of the Shenandoah. Just 15 minutes from the cabin. Indoor, outdoor, or take out.
32 residents recomanen
El Paso Mexican Grille
245 S Stuart AveReally good Mexican food in the heart of the Shenandoah. Just 15 minutes from the cabin. Indoor, outdoor, or take out.
Nice BBQ spot, a local favorite. Very close to the cabin at the base of the mountain on Route 33. Restaurant and bar.
47 residents recomanen
Hank's Grille & Catering
49 Bloomer Springs RdNice BBQ spot, a local favorite. Very close to the cabin at the base of the mountain on Route 33. Restaurant and bar.
We had one of the best Chicken Parms ever here. Wonderful family atmosphere, and close to the cabin on Route 33 at the base of the mountain.
32 residents recomanen
Ciro's Italian Eatery
101 Downey Knolls DrWe had one of the best Chicken Parms ever here. Wonderful family atmosphere, and close to the cabin on Route 33 at the base of the mountain.
We've never been here, but it has a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp with 15 reviews. We'll be going soon! Right near the Log Cabin Barbecue restaurant on Route 33 at the base of the mountain.
10 residents recomanen
Grammie's Ice Cream
11702 Spotswood TrailWe've never been here, but it has a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp with 15 reviews. We'll be going soon! Right near the Log Cabin Barbecue restaurant on Route 33 at the base of the mountain.
Fun
Nice indoor/outdoor waterpark just minutes from the cabin. Restaurant overlooks the park, and there is a gift shop and arcade as well.
88 residents recomanen
Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
1200 Adventure DrNice indoor/outdoor waterpark just minutes from the cabin. Restaurant overlooks the park, and there is a gift shop and arcade as well.
So many activities in the community....go carts, mini-golf, a bungee dome, bumper cars, tennis, golf, a spa, skiing, summer and winter tubing, zip lines, hiking, and nearby wineries and breweries.
25 residents recomanen
Massanutten
So many activities in the community....go carts, mini-golf, a bungee dome, bumper cars, tennis, golf, a spa, skiing, summer and winter tubing, zip lines, hiking, and nearby wineries and breweries.
A 20 on a scale of 10. You'll interact with falcons and owls who can fly to you, all run by an excellent guide by the name of Jennifer. No matter what the age, this is an extraordinary experience.
Raptor Hill Falconry
1810 Panorama View DrA 20 on a scale of 10. You'll interact with falcons and owls who can fly to you, all run by an excellent guide by the name of Jennifer. No matter what the age, this is an extraordinary experience.
Healthy horses and beautiful wooded trails. A favorite of our kids! Near Luray Caverns and just 45 minutes from the cabin.
30 residents recomanen
Jordan Hollow Stables
657 Pine Grove RdHealthy horses and beautiful wooded trails. A favorite of our kids! Near Luray Caverns and just 45 minutes from the cabin.
Welp, we don't really know much about the Service Road, but Luray Caverns itself is fantastic. But, it wouldn't show up in the pre-populated list, so we got this strange title. Regardless, it's one of the best cavern tours you'll find.
18 residents recomanen
Luray Caverns Service Road
Welp, we don't really know much about the Service Road, but Luray Caverns itself is fantastic. But, it wouldn't show up in the pre-populated list, so we got this strange title. Regardless, it's one of the best cavern tours you'll find.
Another of our family's favorite spots. Its about an hour-and-a-half from the cabin, but well worth it. You can drive your car on safari through scores of animals from giraffe to buffalo, and feed them as you go.
97 residents recomanen
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnAnother of our family's favorite spots. Its about an hour-and-a-half from the cabin, but well worth it. You can drive your car on safari through scores of animals from giraffe to buffalo, and feed them as you go.
The river meanders through the valley that the cabin overlooks, and in the summer it's a great spot for canoeing or fishing. Its clear mountain water is one reason why the Coors Brewing Company, whose brewery is in nearby Elkton, chose the Shenandoah Valley as its East Coast location.
43 residents recomanen
Shenandoah River
The river meanders through the valley that the cabin overlooks, and in the summer it's a great spot for canoeing or fishing. Its clear mountain water is one reason why the Coors Brewing Company, whose brewery is in nearby Elkton, chose the Shenandoah Valley as its East Coast location.
If you like lavender, this is your place. Great gifts, and it's a winery to boot. High ratings on Google.
91 residents recomanen
Celler Purple Wolf
2644 Cross Keys RdIf you like lavender, this is your place. Great gifts, and it's a winery to boot. High ratings on Google.
Winery
A very nearby winery with excellent reviews. Vineyard on the property. A true Appalachian appellation!
60 residents recomanen
Brix and Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry RdA very nearby winery with excellent reviews. Vineyard on the property. A true Appalachian appellation!
Beautiful winery about 15 minutes from the cabin with great views and a nice tasting room and bistro.
109 residents recomanen
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdBeautiful winery about 15 minutes from the cabin with great views and a nice tasting room and bistro.
Relaxation
It's a spa, you're on vacation, and it's nearby on the mountain -- enough said.
7 residents recomanen
The Spa at Massanutten
1824 Resort DrIt's a spa, you're on vacation, and it's nearby on the mountain -- enough said.
Breweries
On a family farm obtained through a land grant from King George II in 1759, this local brewery grows its own barley and hops and uses well water from the property -- water known for its vitamin content and crisp taste. And we think getting your vitamins from beer is a great idea. To-go growlers available.
42 residents recomanen
Cave Hill Farms Brewery
1001 Jacob Burner DrOn a family farm obtained through a land grant from King George II in 1759, this local brewery grows its own barley and hops and uses well water from the property -- water known for its vitamin content and crisp taste. And we think getting your vitamins from beer is a great idea. To-go growlers available.
New to the Valley and about 20 minutes from the cabin in the historic town of Elkton. Fantastic experience. Crowlers to go (that's a hand-made can of draft), or sip on the patio. One of the best IPAs we've ever had! Highly recommended.
43 residents recomanen
Elkton Brewing Co. / Elkton Brewing Company
100 5th StNew to the Valley and about 20 minutes from the cabin in the historic town of Elkton. Fantastic experience. Crowlers to go (that's a hand-made can of draft), or sip on the patio. One of the best IPAs we've ever had! Highly recommended.