Local Dining and Attractions
Ice Cream
A&L Scoops and Swirls
7597 Main StLarge selection of hand-dipped flavors..
New Town Creamery
320 Fairfax PikeFantastic soft-serve! New flavors each week.
Entertainment
A hidden gem just one mile down the road. Catch a double feature on one of two screens for some good, old-fashioned, family fun.
25 locals recommend
Family Drive-In Theatre
5890 Valley PikeA hidden gem just one mile down the road. Catch a double feature on one of two screens for some good, old-fashioned, family fun.
Dinner and a show. Great food; great service; and clean, comfortable theater seating.
29 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
181 Kernstown Commons BlvdDinner and a show. Great food; great service; and clean, comfortable theater seating.
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
19 W Cork StGreat indoor option for kids.
Sherando Park
255 Lakeview CirPool, great playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, frisbee golf.
Restaurants, coffee-shops, and window shopping in historic down-town Winchester. The splash pad is free and fun for kids during the summer.
25 locals recommend
Old Town Winchester
136 S Loudoun StRestaurants, coffee-shops, and window shopping in historic down-town Winchester. The splash pad is free and fun for kids during the summer.
Rose Hill Park
1871 Jones RdTrails and a playground that is great for little climbers.
Wineries
Wineries, breweries, cider works.
Our favorite local winery. Great wine, beautiful historic building, and friendly service.
26 locals recommend
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
1687 Marlboro RdOur favorite local winery. Great wine, beautiful historic building, and friendly service.
Backroom Brewery
150 Ridgemont RdJames Charles Winery & Vineyard
4063 Middle RdWinchester Ciderworks
2504 N Frederick PikeHistory
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst StBelle Grove Plantation
336 Belle Grove RdAbram's Delight
1340 S Pleasant Valley RdWinchester's oldest home, built in 1754.
18th Century log and stone building interpreting the early years of Washington's life.
23 locals recommend
Washington's Office Museum
32 W Cork St18th Century log and stone building interpreting the early years of Washington's life.
Includes six acres of spectacular gardens and the Glen Burnie Historic House. Open April - November
72 locals recommend
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst StIncludes six acres of spectacular gardens and the Glen Burnie Historic House. Open April - November
Artifacts from the civi war and mid 1800s. A digital media center, research library and more.
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation
8437 Valley PikeArtifacts from the civi war and mid 1800s. A digital media center, research library and more.
Coffee
Their gluten free waffles are amazing! This cafe and roastery located in a renovated historic home, and is a cozy place to linger over breakfast or a cup of coffee.
17 locals recommend
Cordial Coffee Co.
8 S Church StTheir gluten free waffles are amazing! This cafe and roastery located in a renovated historic home, and is a cozy place to linger over breakfast or a cup of coffee.
Hopscotch Coffee & Records
250 Millwood AveGreat atmosphere. Great Coffee.
Espresso Bar & Cafe
165 N Loudoun StCozy cafe on the walking mall with patio seating.
Daily Buzz Cafe
114 Elizabeth DrCoffee and Smoothie bar
Starbucks
The closest Starbucks to The Sanctuary and close to 81.
Farmers Market
Local Produce
Great produce. Great venue. Family business.
13 locals recommend
West Oaks Farm Market South and Event Center
4305 Middle RdGreat produce. Great venue. Family business.
The BEST apple cider doughnuts. We buy our doughnuts, sit in the rocking chair, and watch our kids play on the incredible playground. Check their website for seasonal pick-your-own produce.
12 locals recommend
Marker-Miller Orchards
3035 Cedar Creek GradeThe BEST apple cider doughnuts. We buy our doughnuts, sit in the rocking chair, and watch our kids play on the incredible playground. Check their website for seasonal pick-your-own produce.
Longest owned family-run farm stand in the area. Petting Zoo.
7 locals recommend
Richards Fruit Market
6410 Middle RdLongest owned family-run farm stand in the area. Petting Zoo.
Hiking
Rated one of the best 25 hikes in the world. Amazing 360 views from the summit. 9 miles strenuous loop with obstacles and rock scramble. A must-do for the experienced hiker.
102 locals recommend
Old Rag Mountain
Rated one of the best 25 hikes in the world. Amazing 360 views from the summit. 9 miles strenuous loop with obstacles and rock scramble. A must-do for the experienced hiker.
Beautiful Falls. The hike to the lower falls provides a moderate 3 mile hike, while the upper falls loops is a difficult 9 miles.
36 locals recommend
White Oak Canyon
187 Chad Berry LnBeautiful Falls. The hike to the lower falls provides a moderate 3 mile hike, while the upper falls loops is a difficult 9 miles.
Great views within the first 2 miles, so you don’t have to do the full 7.4 out and back. Arrive early as parking is limited.
14 locals recommend
Buzzard Rock
Great views within the first 2 miles, so you don’t have to do the full 7.4 out and back. Arrive early as parking is limited.
Tuscarora Trail Eagle Rock Trailhead
324 Capon Springs GradeEasy hike with great views.
Easy trail with pretty scenery. Great for joggling stroller, families, or dogs.
9 locals recommend
Third Winchester Battlefield
541 Redbud RdEasy trail with pretty scenery. Great for joggling stroller, families, or dogs.