Top 10 Things to do in Shenandoah, United States

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.

Mountaintop Wilderness Horseback Guided Trail Rides are located in the Shenedoah Valley of Virgina and boarder the National Park and Skyline Drive on 3 sides. WE offer one and two hour rides for the whole family and for children as young as 5. We have a wilderness ride that digs deep into Appalachian History and a Sound of Music Ride where the rider is surrounded by 360 degree high mountain views

River Hill Wine and Spirits is a family owned, farm based winery and distillery located along the Shenandoah River in Luray, Page county, Virginia. We pride ourselves in small batch high quality Wines and Whiskeys. We also have a full selection of farm raised beef and pork products as well as farm fresh eggs available for sale at the distillery building

Our small farm winery is nestled on the western slope of the Blue Ridge mountains. We are located in the Shenandoah Valley in Page county, known for its rural character and scenic beauty, between the towns of Luray and Stanley. This is a working farm and vineyard; we also have a flock of natural-colored Romney sheep as well as free-roaming chickens.We invite you to come out and enjoy a day in the country. Bring a picnic and wander around the farm and vineyard or just sit on our deck, enjoying the wine and the surroundings.

SoLace Studios fine handcrafts is the working studio of marbling fiber artist Barb Polin. In addition, to Polin's marbled creations in silk and leather, you will find unique handcrafts of over 250 American craftsmen. The shop is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains off the Swift Run Gap exit of Skyline Drive. In a completely restored circa 1920's building paralleling the Shenandoah River, SoLace offers pottery, clothing, jewelry, stained glass, garden sculptures, fine art, handcrafted soap and many more uniquely designed gifts, souvenirs and fine handcrafts. If you're staying at Massanutten Resort, visiting Skyline Drive. just driving through the backroads through Shenandoah National Park or canoeing the Shenandoah River, your visit to SoLace is sure not to be your last.