Charming Towns and Cultural Attractions
Discover the charming towns of Woodstock, Strasburg, and Edinburg, each offering a unique blend of history and culture. Explore quaint shops, local cafes, and historical landmarks that tell the story of the Shenandoah Valley.
Just a short drive away, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Front Royal and Luray, home to art galleries, live performances, and cultural festivals. Whether you’re a history buff or an art lover, these towns provide an enriching experience for every traveler.
Area Attractions
Towns to Visit
Edinburg – along the designated Virginia Scenic Byway, visit historic homes, quaint shops and galleries.
Front Royal – Along with shopping and the better than Five Guys “Cavern Burger” at Splunkers, this town provides one the main entrances to Shenandoah National Park and the famous Skyline Drive most popular for amazing hikes, waterfalls, breathtaking overlooks and of course the drive for many “leaf peepers” enjoying the fabulous colors of the fall leaves,
New Market – Showcases the Virginia Museum of Civil War, walking trails, scenic overlooks of Shenandoah River, renovated downtown area with many shops to stroll, self-guided walking tour. These annual 2025 events: Sep 20th Crossroads Music Fest New Market Baseball Field, Sep 28th Fall Festival, Dec 7th Tis the Season Celebration and Parage, Dec 14th Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Community Park, New Market Cross Roads Music Fest on June 21, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18
Mt Jackson – Features a circa 1947 Duckpin Bowling Alley (contact me ahead of time to see if I can make a reservation), Open Market 9-noon 1st Sat of the month June-Sep, Oct-Dec, Old Triplett Middle School, Sept 28th TaterFest!, Nov 30th Merry on Main 12-6pm. Route 11 Potato Chip Factory and Tour is so fun and free tastings! Explore Mt Jackon
Strasburg – Unique Antique Shops, Art Galleries, Museums, Strasburg Museum, Hupps Hill Civil War Park, Shenandoah Visitor Center, Strasburg River Walk, Scenic Path bridge over the Shenandoah River. Strasburg Visitor Center and Info
Woodstock – Shopping, Antiques, Wines, Gourmet Pantry, , Seven Bends State Park, Woodstock Tower atop Massanutten Mountain, Wolf Gap Area hikes and breathtaking views! 2025 events: Sept 28 WoodsTACO, Dec 6 Light Up Woodstock
Parks/Hiking Ben can share his experience and maps of hiking trails from easy to difficult all throughout the Great North Mountain, Massanutten as part of the George Washington National Forrest that surrounds us, and numerous trails in the Shenandoah National Park.
Things to Do in Shenandoah County
Hiking/Biking/Gliding/Sightseeing
Seven Bends State Park (there is an entrance near Muse Winery)
The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation
(540) 743-2135
Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park
540-743-6475
Ralph H. Dean Recreation Park
(540) 843-0770
Massanutten Storybook Trail
(540) 743-6551
Valley Ballooning – hot air balloon rides
Hang gliding/Paragliding sites – Edinburg
Entertainment / Other Activities
Fishing & Hunting – Ben can provide you more details about where his fishes, including:
Shenandoah River for Bass fishing
Trout Fishing in Stony Creek near Edinburg
Passage Creek near Strasburg
Shenvalee Golf Resort (public)
W.O Riley Park/Woodstock Outdoor Pool – day passes available
The Rope Adventure Park at Luray Caverns
(540) 743-7272
Bear Mountain Ziplines
540-743-1733
The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
(540) 843-0769
Luray Zoo A Rescue Zoo
540-743-4113
Shenandoah River Outfitters
540-743-4159
Cooter’s Luray
(540) 843-2515
Toy Town Junction
540-743-6551
Luray Caverns
540-743-6551
Shopping
Mowry Farm Market – Woodstock
Valley Treasures – Woodstock
Travelers Treasures – Woodstock
Blue Ridge Hospice Thift Stores in Strasburg and Front Royal
Strasburg Emporium – Strasburg
Clementine Vintage – Strasburg
Cherry on Top Boutique – Strasburg
Hawksbill Trading Company – Luray
Route 11 Yard Crawl – Falls on the 2nd Saturday in August. In 2025 it’s Aug 9th . The Route 11 Yard Crawl is over 43 miles of yard sales and business sales along the Old Valley Pike, U.S. Route 11. There is no official starting point for the crawl, however the official crawl is from New Market (I-81 Exit 264) to Stephens City (I-81 Exit 307). You may start at any point!
For Groceries and essentials: Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Food Lion are in Woodstock
Divine Consign
816 S Main St
Upscale clothing & decor consignment
Shenandoah Bee Supply
913 S Main St
Apiary supplies
The Art Spot
130 W Court St
A DIY art studio offering paint-your-own pottery
The ButterCup
120 S Main St
Clothing, accessories, and home decor
Three French Hens
143 N Main St
Decor, gifts, furniture, jewelry, & more
Travelers Treasures
118 N Main St
Gifts, trinkets, useful finds, furniture & more
Two Turtle Doves
121 N Main St
Re-furbished furniture & home decor
VECCA Gallery
123 S Main St
Local art gallery
Wholesome Butcher
986 S Ox Rd
Butcher, deli, & pantry items
Regional/National:
Advance Auto Parts
Auto Zone
Beall’s
Boost Mobile
Criswell Ford
CVS Pharmacy
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Goodwill Industries
James River Equipment
Lowe’s
Rockingham Co-op
T-Mobil
Tractor Supply Co
Verizon
Walgreens
Walmart
Woodstock Do It Best Hardware
Dining
Locally owned in Woodstock:
Asian Spice
914 S Main St
Asian cuisine take-out, dine-in & buffet
Ben’s Diner
476 N Main St, Woodstock
Breakfast, country style meals, subs/sandwiches
China Wok
479 W Reservoir Rd & 1019 S Main St, Woodstock
Chinese cuisine take-out & dine-in
Cook’s Country Store
446 W Reservoir Rd, Woodstock
Weekday breakfast & lunch specials
Flour & Water Co.
124 S Main St, Woodstock
Baked items, breakfast, lunch & Wednesday night pizza
Happenings
121 S Main St, Woodstock
American cuisine, catering, weekday lunch only
Italian Touch
334 W Reservoir Rd, Woodstock
Italian take-out, dine-in, & delivery
Las Trancas
1051 S Main St, Woodstock
Authentic and American Mexican cuisine, dine-in & take-out
Mary’s Botanitas
772 S Main St Suite C, Woodstock
Authentic Mexican cuisine, take-out
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity Lane, Woodstock
Estate wines, snacks, lunch & dinner
Pizza Bella
1013 S Main St, Woodstock
Italian take-out & dine-in
Route 11 Diner
1296 S Main St, Woodstock
Southern cuisine & comfort food
Sakura 22
483 W Reservoir Rd, Woodstock
Japanese hibachi, sushi, & noodles
Spring House Tavern
325 S Main St, Woodstock
American restaurant & bar
Sugar Creek Snowy and Sweet – BEST ice cream EVER
150 S Main St, Woodstock
Pennsylvania Mennonite creamery ice cream
Woodstock Brewhouse
123 E Court St, Woodstock
Craft brewery, full food menu
Woodstock Cafe
117 S Main St, Woodstock
Breakfast, lunch, Thurs – Sat gourmet dinner
Woodstock Garden Cafe
1175 Hisey Ave, Woodstock
Seasonally appropriate breakfast & lunch items
Wholesome Butcher – HUGE sandwiches
986 S Ox Rd, Woodstock
Butcher, deli lunch specials, pantry items
In Strasburg
Crabby Maggie’s 260 E Washington St, Strasburg
Fresh seafood offerings
Bretzels, across the St from Crabby Maggy’s owned by the wife of Crabby Maggie’s
Serving handcrafted breads, sandwiches, soups, sides, and sweet treats
Strasburg Diner, 119 Hite Ln Strasburg
3 meals a day, no alcohol, delicious diner food and specials
Old Dominion Doggery – 133 East King St, Strasburg
Better burgers than Five Guys!
In Edinburg
Sals Italian Bistro 125 South Main St Edinburg
Edinburg Mill 214 South Main St Edinburg – reservations suggested 540.984.8898
Rustic American style cuisine specialized in local, fresh prepared products daily. Wide variety of menu items including fresh seafood, hand cut steaks, vegetarian and vegan options.
Beans BBQ 117 South Main St Edinburg
Regional/National:
7-11
Arby’s
Cracker Barrel
Domino’s
Dunkin’
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Kentucky Fried Chicken
McDonald’s
Wendy’s
Pizza Hut
Starbucks
Taco Bell