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The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in New Market, Virginia (VA)
New Market is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It had a population of 2,146 at the 2010 census. New Market is home to the Rebels of the Valley Baseball League, the New Market Shockers of the Rockingham County Baseball League, and the Schultz Theatre and School of Performing Arts.
Restaurants in New Market
1. Endless Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
A cave complex that is still being explored and offers more than five miles of mapped areas.
Reviewed By G631PLchristophers
If you are looking for a quiet, well maintained, relaxing RV Park nestled at the foot of a mountain range in the Shenandoah Valley, this park is for you. YES, this park is everything the advertisements say it is and more. My wife and I were impressed by how quiet and in touch with nature the experience was. The staff is friendly and helpful. Frank and Sheri, the camp hosts expecially. Frank is constantly insuring everyone is having the best experience possible. They are both friendly and helpful. Of course, the experience is not complete without a tour of the Endless Caverns. Highly recommend this RV park.
2. New Market State Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By StonewallBrigade
You could easily spend 2-3 hours viewing the museum (with 40-minute movie), the battlefield, and the Bushong Farm buildings. Also be sure to check out the two overlooks where you get a nice view of the Shenandoah River.
3. Virginia Museum of the Civil War
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
This is the only state-owned Civil War museum in Virginia and is administered by the Virginia Military Institute. The site consists of three elements: The Virginia Museum of the Civil War, the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and the Historic Bushong Farm.The site is on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail System. The museum focuses on the whole war in the Commonwealth of Virginia with special attention paid to the Battle of New Market on May 15th 1864 and the role played by the corps of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute. A total of 257 cadets from VMI participated in the battle with 47 wounded and 10 killed because of the fighting. The museum features exhibits, dioramas, artifacts from the battle and an Emmy-award winning film called Field of Lost Shoes shown hourly in the theater. Outside visitors will enjoy three hundred acres of core battlefield property accessible by foot or car. The New Market Battlefield State Historical Park offers two walking trails across the farm and battlefield terminating atop Bushong's Hill and two scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Shenandoah River. Historically-named features include the Field of Lost Shoes, a wheatfield so named by cadets because of lost footwear, and the Fatal Orchard, a dangerous part of the battlefield next to the farm. Finally, the Bushong Farm features seven buildings to explore. The two frame houses were witnesses to the battle that day. Exhibits inside tell the story of what life was like in the Shenandoah Valley before and during the Civil War.
Reviewed By ransom007 - Anaheim, United States
The museum is part of the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and has free parking. The basic admission price is $10 with some discounts available. It is affiliated with Virginia Military Institute. You can tour the battlefield. Inside the museum there is a 45 minute film about the battle of New Market with an emphasis on the Virginia Military Institute cadets who participated. The exhibits give a good chronological history of the civil war with many artifacts. There is also much excellent artwork on display. There is a gift shop. COVID-19: Employees were masked. Visitors were expected to be masked at all times and maintain social distancing protocols.
4. New Market Battlefield Military Museum
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4.0 based on 132 reviews
Site of the 1864 Civil War Battle of New Market
Reviewed By C1195PIcarolw - Pittsburgh, United States
We were astounded at this extensive collection of artifacts from antiquity through present-day, complete with informative annotations for each display. Items include a bronze spear from the Battle of Megiddo (1479 B.C.), ancient Egyptian items, beautifully beaded Native American clothing, Martha Washington's watch (given to her by the Marquis de Lafayette), a lock of Robert E. Lee's hair, Jefferson Davis' Remington pistols, dozens of miniature tintype photos of Civil War soldiers. a painting done by Adolf Hitler in 1913 (plus his leather portfolio, desk blotter, Swiss watch and more), Sgt Alvin York's jacket, a Viet Cong rifle and shotgun, early American coins and currency, flags from all time periods... Most amazing is that it is the private collection of one man, John Bracken, who has built this beautiful museum to showcase the thousands of items he has collected and preserved over the past 65 years! One should allow at least a couple hours to walk the hallways of attractive exhibits filled with significant historic artifacts.
5. Shenandoah Valley Flea Market
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
We are open daily 9-5 (except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) and have 70+ INDOOR vendor spaces offering antiques, art, clothing, books, coins, collectibles, country and primitive items, dishwares, furniture, tools, vintage and retro items (there may be some reproductions), and a wide variety of new and used items. We have something for everyone! In the summer we may have a few outdoor vendors on the weekends - depending on the weather.
Reviewed By TN301 - Brandywine, United States
I have visited the Flea Market many times and can always find good treasures from vintage items and clothing to Longaberger and Tupperware to purchase. Staff is friendly and the store is clean!
