Location: Strasburg
Top Things to do in Strasburg
- 1. Belle Grove Plantation
- 2. The Family Drive-In Theatre
- 3. North Mountain Vineyard and Winery
- 4. Strasburg Museum
- 5. Natural Art Garden Center
- 6. Virginia Canopy Tours
- 7. Skyline Caverns
- 8. Shenandoah River State Park
- 9. Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
- 10. Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park Visitors Contact Station
What to do and see in Strasburg, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Strasburg /ˈstrɑːzbɜːrɡ/ is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States, which was founded in 1761 by Peter Stover. It is the largest town by population in the county and is known for its pottery, antiques, and Civil War history. The population was 6,398 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Strasburg
1. Belle Grove Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Belle Grove is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It is an authentic 1797 Manor House, was built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah Valley Pioneer Jost Hite, expanded his original 483 acres to a prosperous 7500 acre plantation, growing wheat, raising cattle and Merino sheep, and operating a large distillery and several mills.
Reviewed By richlee1975 - Woodford, Virginia
Old plantation that is complete with out buildings. Tours are available period furnishing throughout guides are very helpful with questions.
2. The Family Drive-In Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
We are a classic 2 screen drive-in theatre, celebrating 60 years of movie memories "Under the Stars". We are the only drive-in theatre still operating in the Northern Va/DC/MD metro area. We offer classic car speakers, a playground for children, special events through out the season. Movies projected in High Definition Digital, stereo 5.1 surround sound if you use a car radio. Full service concession stand, offering hot meals to standard theater snacks. Double Feature movies of current or new movies are our standard offering, but we do triple and dusk to dawn shows as well. We are PET FRIENDLY-- so bring your dog(s) to the movies!
Reviewed By MSHS1974 - Fredericksburg, Virginia
We took our Grandchildren to their first outdoor movie. The place is definitely family friendly. No alcohol is allowed. We bought food from their snack bar and the price was good and the food was good. You can use either the old time speakers to hang in the car or tune into FM radio. We opted to bring chairs and sit out for the show. Bring blankets as it does cool off at night but it is still a great experience. Highly recommended.
3. North Mountain Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By VAbeachgirl - VA
We've been coming here for more than 10 years and love the wines, location, and people. The owner, Krista, is from Germany, so her wines have German influences - Riesling, Oktoberfest, applewine, etc. We finally joined the wine club last year since we come here anyway at least 1-2 times a year it made sense.
4. Strasburg Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Waverunner2012
The museum is not very big, but filled with lots of stuff - from World War I & II to Civil Wars, from sewing machines to trains, from quilt to uniforms, to name a few. There are books, pictures, flyers, and the actual antiques, it went on and on. There is also a very impressive model train, which from the video looks like the real one going through town. It supposed to be on display and running on every Saturday during the season. Since we were here on a Monday, they give us coupons so that we can come back at a later time to see it.
5. Natural Art Garden Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Retail garden center featuring the unusual in plants and products. Professional landscape and garden design center. We grow our own naturally. Come see the best small garden center in the Shenandoah Valley.
Reviewed By Love the Shen V... v - Winchester, Virginia
This is a nice garden center, but their hanging baskets are very expensive. They have a lot of perennials and annuals that you might not find at the other centers but again, I found them to be overpriced for the location and the size of the plants. They have a shop that has some garden decorations, fairy garden items etc..
6. Virginia Canopy Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 107 reviews
Virginia Canopy Tours is an outdoor adventure company located inside "Andy Guest" Shenandoah River State Park just south of Front Royal, VA. The Canopy Tour is a 3 hour tour and includes 8 ziplines, 1 air stairs, 1 sky bridge, 2 nature hikes, and a 30' rappel. The course allows you to explore the hardwood forest of the Shenandoah Valley in a thrilling new way as you zip through the treetops. New to 2016 - Tube the Shenandoah River on our 1.5 river float. It is $19/person and includes shuttle, tube and life jacket. Participants must be at least 6 years old and weigh 70 lbs. Season runs Memorial Day - Labor Day. Reservations Recommended.
Reviewed By Sheryl P - Beltsville, Maryland
Schuster and Steven were our tour guides. We were impressed by their professionalism, their attention to detail (important when safety issues are concerned!) and their senses of humor. They made our time together lots of fun.
This business is a first-class operation all the way from the people who take reservations, to the people who check you in to the tour guide staff. We loved it!
7. Skyline Caverns
Overall Ratings
4 based on 388 reviews
Caves in the Shenandoah Valley that feature anthodites, rare rock formations.
Reviewed By 882Traveler - Front Royal, Virginia
As others have pointed out, these are not the largest nor the most spectacular caves, even in this area. However, the management has taken what they have and presented it to the visitor to maximize the experience. Colored lighting makes otherwise ordinary formations interesting. They are guilty of overhype, but still a fun experience for the whole family. The guides I've experienced, and my son on a separate visit, are friendly and knowledgeable. The mirror maze is, as expected, more fun for the little ones, but well done.
8. Shenandoah River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By AineFlorida - Florida
This park was absolutely stunning. Sites were extremely large, very private, level and lots of gravel to park. Fire pit and two poles to hang a lantern or a clothesline. The camp host sold firewood.
Trees between each site made it seem like you were all alone in the campground. Some sites backed up to a great wall and seemed to have even more room to camp. The bath house was clean as well as the laundry area. The price of the laundry was only 75 cents per load, quite a bargain. Showers were huge and separate from the restrooms. A great visitor center/gift shop with staff that were helpful and informative. A boat launch was near the parking area. We swam in the river and watched tubers meandering downstream. There is a tubing rental company and a zipline right in the park. Lots of walking and horse riding trails. Campground is located close to the river. An array of different size cabins to rent. My only negative was the ticks.....they were everywhere. I checked the dogs and myself constantly. A great place to stay and enjoy the great outdoors. A short drive to Skyline Drive.
9. Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery is a boutique winery located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Our award winning wines can be enjoyed daily inside our circa 1807 brick manor house.
Reviewed By jehenson81
Visiting Valerie Hill was like visiting with old friends. My server was very friendly and I had a nice time talking with him. They had four whites, a rose and two reds to try. The owner was there chatting with someone he knew and mentioned Port which got me excited. He was excited that I was excited and opened a bottle without realizing there was already one open. The Port was fantastic and I happily left with a bottle.
10. Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park Visitors Contact Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By JNFII - Stamford, Connecticut
Cedar creek and Belle grove is one of the more strange national parks sites I've visited. The actual visitor center is located in what looks like a strip mall in the rural town of Middletown Virginia, a few miles north of the actual battlefield sites. There is a ranger or volunteer on site to answer questions and give directions on how to get to the actual site. The battlefield is a very interesting thing to see. kind of small, but still interesting. Easy on/off access to interstate 81 which is located just a few miles to the east.
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