Location: Front Royal
Top Things to do in Front Royal
What to do and see in Front Royal, Virginia (VA): The Best Nature & Parks
Front Royal is a town in Warren County, Virginia, United States. The population was 14,440 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Warren County.
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1. Buzzard Rock North
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Great-latitude - Rockville, United States
Be sure to go the distance because the view is amazing. You will hike to a summit which has an awesome view but be sure to continue along the ridge to the actual buzzard rock location. Look for the path the continues upward (almost doubling back but climbing the ridge). Bring water. Oh, and yes, good luck with the parking.
2. Skyline Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 473 reviews
Caves in the Shenandoah Valley that feature anthodites, rare rock formations.
Reviewed By T88DZpeggyh - Beaver, United States
Compared to Luray these caverns are much more real! Small spaces at times, beautiful lighting, only a mile walk! Our tour guide Christina was excellent! She was well informed, funny, and had a beautiful singing voice( you’ll find that out in one section of the cave) We learned so much about the history of the caverns, the rare formations that are here and only a few in the world! Everyone in our group respected each other’s space and there was no problem with social distancing! The tour guides are allowed to accept tips and Christina deserves a big one! The gift shop has great clothing, glassware, rocks, etc. to choose from and things are packaged nicely for safe transport in your car. These caverns are a must see, and don’t forget to ask for tour guide Christina!
3. Shenandoah National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By paxa - Washington DC, United States
We love this park and try to come here at least a few times a year. It's a relatively easy drive from DC. Usually we just get on Skyline Drive and go from one entrance to the next, in between check out the overlooks and also do some hiking. This time we entered the park at Swift Run and since it's already late afternoon chose the Hightop Summit trail - located at mile post 66.7, just about a mile south of Swift Run entrance. This is a perfect trail for a short hike - 3 miles total out and back, with 900+ ft elevation gain spread out pretty evenly all the way up, and a fantastic view at the top where there's a small rock outcropping - not good for a large group especially in these pandemic times but can probably fit 6-8 max at the same time sufficiently distanced if scattered above and below. Trail is well maintained and scenic with big rocks by the side. Surface is alternately packed dirt and rocky (this is part of the AT after all). The ascent is a steady uphill but never very steep (rated as "moderate"), so pretty easy if you hike at a leisurely pace - for more cardio workout will need to hike faster. Best thing is the return trip is all the way down. Weekends probably should be avoided - we were there on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't empty. In the 2+ hours encountered a total of about 30 people in varying group sizes of under 6 (parking area is also limited - capacity about 8 cars).
4. Rockland Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ShadowtheKitty - Painesville, United States
Tough disc golf course, nice playground, multiple picnic areas, permanent corn hole boards (looks to be bring your own bags though). Played the tough disc golf course. Narrow and hilly, lost 3 discs. But saw plenty of nature, deer, garter snake eating a toad, turtle, pileated wood pecker.
5. Front Royal Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
6. Fantasyland Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
