Things to do & places to visit in Front Royal, Virginia, United States

Front Royal city in Virginia, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 15:30.

Top things to do (20)

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5.0 Royal Horseshoe Farm (31 reviews)
- Wonderful place for trail rides or lessons
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Horseback Riding Tours

I went for both riding lesson and trail rides and would recommend both. The staff were all nice and friendly. I really appreciated the patience they had with me since I have not been riding much recently. The horse I had was very well mannered, Choco. It was nice to be able to groom the horse before my lesson. I am looking forward to return visit. See more..
5.0 Blake & Co (5 reviews)
- Beautiful Salon
Spas
I had an amazing experience today at Blake & Co. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for an awesome friendly atmosphere . The moment I walked in I was greeted with smiles. Phleasha was my stylist and she did an amazing job. I would highly recommend her! The salon is up to date with the newest technology. I can’t wait to try out some of their many other services they provide!!! See more..
5.0 Brown's Pastimes Decor (2 reviews)
- Filled with antique country treasures from the past
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops

Brown's Pastimes Decor Antique & Collectibles is a family run antique store that specializes in unique finds. With offering a vast array of vintage items to include Antique furniture, vintage children's furniture and toys, fine china, vases, crystal, oriental pieces, primitive pieces you will easily find something for everyone in your family. If you are looking for a certain piece of vintage antique furniture and want it customized with a certain color, we can assist you with your quest. We specialize in custom painting and staining of antique furniture, lamps, wine racks, shelves and so much more. This will enhance and bring any room in your house together. We also can take a well worn antique piece of furniture and repurpose it to save the piece giving it a new life to last for many years. Our Antique Store is located in Front Royal, Virginia, which is in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Visit us at 216East Main Street for an extraordinary antique shopping experience! See more..
4.5 Skyline Caverns (497 reviews)
- Small cavern but good first experience for kids
Caverns & Caves

Caves in the Shenandoah Valley that feature anthodites, rare rock formations. See more..
4.5 Front Royal Visitors Center (225 reviews)
- Helpful suggestions for Front Royal and Shenandoah
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers

The Visitor Center has 2 hour free parking which allowed enough time to complete the self-guided walk around town including the tour of the Belle Boyd and Balthis houses. There are numerous brochures - I recommend stopping here if you need information outside Front Royal Such as maps for Skyline Drive and the wineries and Civil War Trails. The staff was very friendly and helpful See more..
4.5 Glen Manor Vineyards (127 reviews)
- More then pleasantly surpised by the quality and knowledgeable service. Spectacular view of the vines.
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Glen Manor Vineyards is a family owned & operated estate vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley. We focus on producing wines from vitis vinifera grown on the sloped, rocky soils of our century farm. Our quiet, tranquil space is meant to be enjoyed by those who appreciate the land & how it is farmed. See more..
4.5 Front Royal Canoe Company-Day Trips (96 reviews)
- Easy, Fun Adventure - Great Staff
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kayaking & Canoeing

Had a great experience with Front Royal Outdoors. Their facilities had everything I needed and more (like a changing room and decent restrooms). There staff was personal and responsive - picked us right up when I called to say we were approaching the end of our river route, they even arrived early. And the buses were much cleaner and newer than another Shenandoah outfitters we’ve used before. Thanks for a great experience! We’ll be back. See more..
4.5 Shenandoah National Park (60 reviews)
- Beautiful Day on Skyline Drive Aug 2021
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

We had an amazing day trip on Skyline Drive August 7, 2021. People drove pretty carefully, which is incredibly important . We did see one deer who tried to cross the Drive near a bed in the road. I hope she made it across safely. Someone said she saw a youngish bear cross the road. Big Meadows was not a big meadow this time, but we enjoyed seeing all the beautiful native flowers all along the roadway and overlooks. We also loved seeing all the bees, moths and butterflies on these flowers. I did see a lot of Park Rangers in trucks and in uniform which is good. The only people going on Skyline Drive should be the ones who want to see nature, hike, camp and drive carefully and enjoy the views. The speed limit on Skyline Drive is only 35 miles/hour. That is for the safety of the people and animals. It was nice going into the great room at Big Meadows Lodge. Someone was setting up for a wedding, which is nice. But I hope wedding photographers realize most people are only visiting these places for an hour or two, so be mindful of the tourists who also want to see the great views.. I was glad to see the restaurant at Big Meadows open, but didn't have a chance to eat there. The gift shop at the Wayside next to Big Meadows Visitor Center was nice. I liked the variety of sandwiches, drinks, snacks and ice cream we could get as take out. The Wayside no longer has an eat-in restaurant (probably due to Covid). The Visitor Center at Big Meadows is open for information from knowledgeable park rangers, but does not have the movie going or inside exhibit open (due to covid19). I did see rangers conducting programs outside. Masks are required indoors in the Shenandoah National Park again. Better safe than sorry. The bathrooms were nice and clean. See more..
4.5 Chester Gap Cellars (58 reviews)
- The views! The wine!
Thursday: Wineries & Vineyards

Breathtaking views, spaced-out gathering spots, and a few little exploring paths make this a worthwhile winery visit. Full disclosure: Girls' Travel Team adventure landed us at the Idle Hour AirBnB in front of this vineyard, and it's closed during the week, while we were there. However, one of the lovely owners, Travis, hand-delivered a Merlot and Vintner's Red to our group and we were impressed! We can't wait to come back and try all of of the wines during a weekend. See more..
4.5 Warren Rifles Confederate Museum (57 reviews)
- A nice little museum
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

Museum owned and operated by the Warren Rifles Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. See more..
4.5 Shenandoah Valley Golf Club (28 reviews)
- Beautiful course
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Golf Courses

The Best Public Virginia Golf ClubWith three nine-hole golf courses and the top-ranked Virginia golf school, Shenandoah Valley Golf Club has earned the designation of the best public Virginia golf club. One of the foremost media outlets in our sport has made the title official -- Golf Digest recently named the club one of the 10 best places for a round of Virginia golf. See more..
4.5 Belle Boyd Cottage (27 reviews)
- Inexpensive, unexpected pleasure
Historic Sites

Belle Boyd Cottage is not an earth shaking historical site -- but it is worth a visit. The cottage was home to a female Confederate spy (who sounds like she was quite a character). The cottage is staffed by volunteer docents from the historical society and they take their jobs seriously. I have visited twice, and each time we got a private tour. The docents were a bit different in their focus -- but each wove a great story of the civil war in this part of the Shenandoah Valley and of the life and times of a local spy. In addition to seeing Belle Boyd, you can opt to see a second historic home on your visit that dates to the period that Front Royal was initially settled. Inexpensive, interesting way to pass an hour or so. If you don't have much time, be sure to tell the docent at the beginning of the visit. They will tailor their presentation to your timing. We probably spent an hour and a half looking at the homes and asking questions. See more..
4.5 Mountain Mystic Trading Company (15 reviews)
- Great Shop, Great Owner
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

There's no place like Mountain Mystic! I love going there to purchase gifts - there's always something new and different. And Jerry the owner is one heck of a guy! We always get wrapped up in conversation and time just flies by. super cool place!! See more..
4.5 Royal Oak Bookshop (15 reviews)
- Great for a Rainy Day
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

This is a wonderful place to spend an hour or an afternoon. Wonderful selection of new and used books. See more..
4.5 Balthis House (13 reviews)
- Nice stop with the Belle Boyd Cottage
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums

Do the combined tour with the Belle Boyd Cottage next door; it's only $5. The Balthis House is old by Front Royal standards (1780s) with later additions. It's not the most interesting historic house you'll ever see, but the tour does a good job of explaining who lived there and their role in Front Royal history, as well as the house's various expansions and renovations. A good stop. See more..
4.5 Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop (10 reviews)
- Love this place!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

I love set up of the place. I love the silent auction. The staff is great, especially the manager. She is ALWAYS smiling and greeting. See more..
4.5 St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (9 reviews)
- Everything a Catholic Church should be!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

Attended here for mass while visiting the area from out of town. Wonderful, welcoming community. The 8:30 a.m. Sunday liturgy was very reverent and, in my opinion, the best of both the Tridentine and Novus Ordo (Latin propers, Ad Orientum for Eucharist, readings in vernacular facing people, a good mix of both English and Latin Hymns, Saint Michael Prayer, communion at the altar rail). The church was also filled and had many young families. The homily was excellent and on point as well. I wish every Catholic church like this. Architecturally and artistically the church is very nice as well. See more..
4.5 Buzzard Rock North (9 reviews)
- The Reward Compared to the Effort Of Buzzard Rock
Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails

I may be somewhat bias because I live at the base of the mountain below Buzzard Rock, but I believe most who have been up there will say the payoff exceeds the effort. Most will have parked at the Buzzard Rock trailhead off Mountain Road or Route 119 a couple miles from the Passage Creek Fish Hatchery. The gradual white blazed trail leads you gently through the wooded terrain to a significant outcropping of rocks along the ridge with an uninterrupted 270 degree view towards Winchester and the breathtaking valley below. Prominently visible are the ponds at the fish hatchery immediately below. For an easy to moderate 45 minute walk you are offered a commanding view relatively cheap in terms of energy expended. And, it’s all downhill home... See more..
4.5 Front Royal Country Club (6 reviews)
- Great golf experience
Spent 2-3 hours Parks
This is the definition of a municipal golf course. Although it is no longer managed by the town, which has been a good thing. The club house has much more of a welcoming feel now. There are excellent areas to sit and relax out doors. The course has two practice greens, one next to the club house. The golf experience is great. Four holes with views of the Shenandoah River. An excellent par five in the two tee 9/18 hole set up. Carts are comfortable, the greens are in very good shape. Sometimes even reach a very speedy condition which can be fun. The course is well maintained, inexpensive and a challange for golfers of all levels. One of my favorite golf courses to play. See more..
4.5 Gathered (5 reviews)
- Unique handcrafted gifts
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

gathered is located in the heart of historic Front Royal, Virginia-- the "Gateway to Skyline Drive." Mostly drawing from the surrounding Appalachian Mountain area, shop owner & fibers artist Cadyn Mosch Speziale has gathered a diversity of fellow east coast makers to participate in selling their wares to the public. A carefully curated assortment of jewelry, accessories, apparel, photographs, note cards, prints, and other small-scale art is on display. Buyers interested in unique, handmade artisan goods will feel right at home. See more..
4.5 Rockland Park (2 reviews)
- Tough disc golf course, but wonderful nature
Parks • Hiking Trails

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. See more..
4.0 Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club (69 reviews)
- Beautiful course!
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Golf Courses

Playing here, our customers know they will receive one of the best possible golfing experiences available. This is due to our attentive staff and the systems we have in place to provide excellent customer service at every opportunity. From the Bag drop, to the First Tee, to the maintenance crewmember, to the General Manager, to the grill attendant, the focus of our staff is to serve the customer and help them enjoy our facilities to the fullest, so they will tell their friends and want to return time and time again. Thoroughly renowned for the service we provide, outing coordinators and event planners will constantly seek us out. We will dazzle them with our attentiveness and concern for the success of their events. Coming to our club will be a sensation that their attendees will talk about for years to come. Designed by Tom Clark, Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club opened in March 2007 to rave reviews by Regional and National Golf Publications. Golf Digest Magazine ranked us #6 “Best New Affordable Public Courses” in 2007, and the Washington Post named us a ‘Natural Treasure’. In 2010 and 2011, Blue Ridge Shadows was ranked #4 Best Courses you can Play in Virginia by Golfweek Magazine and ranked #32 ‘Women-friendly courses in America’ by Golf Digest Woman Magazine! See more..
4.0 Virginia Beer Museum (45 reviews)
- Day trip
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

We decided to take a short road trip on a warm spring day and always love the Front Royal area. Check trip advisor and saw that this museum had recently opened. When we arrived, we were treated warmly and made to feel right at home. There was a bbq truck outside so we grabbed some and came inside to enjoy with a cold one. Plan on doing more day trips to this area and will definitely stop by each time. See more..
4.0 Fireball Arcade (5 reviews)
- Great selection of arcade games!
Thursday: Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

WINTER HOURS IN EFFECT: CLOSED MONDAY THRU THURSDAY. An 80s themed classic pinball and video arcade! Entry fee is Adults 18 - $10, Vets - $5, Kids 17-6yo - $5, Children 5 and under Free. All Games set to Freeplay. Just pay the entry fee and press Start! All Day Play! No quarters needed! Birthday Party and Private Party Rental too. See more..
4.0 Big Meadows (4 reviews)
- A nice place to stop
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Big Medows is a nice place to stop along your drive. There is a welcome center with information and you can get your National Parks Passport stamped here. There is also a restaurant, gift shop and gas pumps if you need to fill up. It does get crowded on the weekends and in the fall. Across the road is the large medow with a ton of hiking trails and right before sunset you can see all kinds of wildlife such as deer, bears and wild turkeys. October is the best time to go! Big Medows is located near the center of the park at mile 51. See more..
4.0 Lions Community Park (1 review)
- great park!
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Playgrounds

Went with the kids to play, park has swings, wooded playground, slides, rock climbing for the kids. plenty of area for them to run and enjoy, if in the area it a must for a family with smaill children. Free and plenty of parking. See more..
4.0 Fantasyland Park (1 review)
- Fantasyland Park
Parks • Playgrounds
Have been visiting this park for years when we lived here. Went to the park, and it's still a nice place to gather. See more..
3.5 Miller Winery (4 reviews)
- Closed Forever Closed
Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Having read reviews on Trip Advisor and seeing this on the VA Winery map, I decided to give it a try. Their website is still up and had a post back in January about new hours. I found it in the alley as the other reviews stated and found the store front. I entered through a doorway that had weeds all around it and into a dark hallway. I heard voices past the door at the end and opened it. I startled the family in there and they told me that the winery was permanently closed. Bummer. See more..
3.5 Signal Knob Overlook (2 reviews)
- Great display of the splendor of autumn
Lookouts

You can easily spot this well marked area and stop if you will - to enjoy. We visited this location many times and practically every season. Arguably autumn offers the most beautiful powerfully colorful views.- See more..
Eastham Park (0 review)
Parks

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