MUSEUMS

American Celebration on Parade Features inaugural parade floats and more, I-81, Exit 269, Shenandoah Caverns, (540) 477-4300
Augusta Military Academy Museum Tells the story of the now-defunct academy, U.S. 11, Fort Defiance, (540) 248-3007
CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center Features the Valley’s early days, pioneer times, a Civil War-era home, a 1904 schoolhouse and church. 1921 Heritage Center Way, Harrisonburg. (540) 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org
Eavers Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum Exit 217, off Interstate 81, Mint Spring. (540) 337-1126
Frontier Culture Museum Numerous farms tell the story of culture in America and Europe, I-81, Exit 222, West on U.S. 250, Staunton, (540) 332-7850
George C. Marshall Museum Tells the story of the military leader, and includes exhibits that feature his Nobel Peace Prize Medal among other items, VMI Parade, Lexington, (540) 463-7103
George Washington’s Office Museum Between September 1755 and December 1756, Washington kept an office in this log cabin. Washington’s real hair is on display. Open April 1-Oct. 31. Braddock & Cork St., Winchester, (540) 662-4412
Harrisonburg Children’s Museum It’s interactive, and kids will have all sorts of things to keep them busy and learning. 30 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, (540) 443-8900
Hostetter Museum of Natural History More than 6,000 artifacts. Eastern Mennonite University’s Suter Science Center. (540) 432-4400
Mineral Museum More than 500 minerals. Memorial Hall at JMU. (540) 568-6130.
Museum of American Presidents 130 N. Massanutten St., Strasburg,
(540) 465-5999
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Traces the history and culture of the Valley from Native American days to the present. 901 Amherst St., Winchester, (540) 662-1473
Natural Bridge Wax Museum Features Shenandoah Valley history in wax, U.S. 11, Natural Bridge, (800) 533-1410
Old Court House Civil War Museum Located in a courthouse that housed prisoners and patients during the Civil War. 20 N. Loudoun St., Winchester, (540) 542-1145
P. Buckley Moss Museum Celebrates the art of the woman who brings Valley scenes and the Amish to life in her work. 150 P. Buckley Moss Dr., Waynesboro, (540) 949-6473
Plains District Memorial Museum Features the history of northern Rockingham County. 107 McCauley Drive, Timberville. (540) 896-7900
Port Republic Museum Civil War history in the Kemper House. At the intersection of Port Republic Road and Water Street. (540) 249-3156
Reuel B. Pritchett Museum More than 10,000 pieces, including a saber-toothed tiger skull. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. (540) 828-5457
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Hands-on displays feature science, math and the humanities. 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, (540) 722-2020
Shenandoah Valley Folk Art and Heritage Center Focuses on the history and culture of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham area. 382 High St., Dayton, (540) 879-2616
Stonewall Jackson House Museum Tells the famous general’s story. 8 E. Washington St., Lexington, (540) 463-2552
Virginia Quilt Museum Quilters’ delight, with historic and modern quilts. 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, (540) 433-3818
Valley Turnpike Museum Looks at the history of what is now U.S. 11. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Harrisonurg. (540) 432-8935
VMI Museum All kinds of VMI information, including an exhibit of Stonewall Jackson’s horse, Little Sorrel. VMI Campus, Lexington, (540) 464-7334
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, 18-24 N. Coalter St., Staunton, (540) 885-0897
  

CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS

Cedar Creek Battlefield 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, (540) 869-2064
Kernstown Battlefield Located in Winchester, www.kernstownbattle.org
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park The battlefield where Virginia Military Institute cadets gained fame, located right off Interstate 81 in New Market, (540) 740-3101
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Offers all kinds of Civil War information for novices and experts alike, 298 W. Old Cross Road, New Market, (540) 740-4545
  

OTHER HISTORIC LOCATIONS

Belle Grove Plantation An 18th-century grain and livestock farm near the site of the Civil War battle of Cedar Creek, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, (540) 869-2028
Confederate Soldiers Cemetery Some 400 soldiers are buried here; the cemetery was dedicated in 1866, Main Street, Mount Jackson.
Hardesty-Higgins House Mid-1800s house was once home of Harrisonburg’s first mayor; it now houses the city’s tourism office, plus Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, the Valley Turnpike Museum and Rocktown Gift Shoppe. 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. (540) 432-8935. www.harrisonburgtourism.com.
Historic Long Branch Since the early 18th century, the estate has been owned by a series of famous men, including Lord Culpeper, Lord Fairfax and Robert “King” Carter. A young George Washington helped to survey the property. 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, (540) 837-1856
Natural Bridge Its name says it all—a naturally formed rock bridge that will amaze. U.S. 11, Natural Bridge, (800) 533-1410
Silver Lake Mill Tours available Thursdays and Fridays. 2328 Silver Lake Road, Dayton. (540) 879-2800. www.silverlakemill.com
  

HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS

New Market Guided tours of the town’s historic areas, featuring costumed guides. Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.; Sundays at 5:30 p.m. By appointment, too. (540) 325-9529
Staunton Every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Starts at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. (540) 885-7676
  

CAVERNS

Crystal Caverns at Hupp’s Hill 33231 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, (540) 465-8660
Endless Caverns U.S. 11, New Market, (540) 896-2283
Grand Caverns Caverns, hiking, biking, pool, picnics, Grottoes, (888) 430-2283
Luray Caverns 970 U.S. 211 West, Luray, (540) 743-6551
Natural Bridge Caverns U.S. 11, Natural Bridge, (800) 533-1410
Shenandoah Caverns I-81, Exit 269, Shenandoah Caverns, (540) 477-3115
Skyline Caverns U.S. 340 South, Front Royal, (800) 296-4545
  

PARKS AND OTHERS

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum A beautiful oasis in Harrisonburg, featuring trees and plants native to Virginia. Off University Boulevard near JMU, Harrisonburg. (540) 568-3194
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests All kinds of recreation, camping and hiking, including part of the Appalachian Trail.
(540) 265-5100
Gypsy Hill Park Sports, recreation, duck pond, bandstand and more. At the corner of Thornrose and Churchville avenues in Staunton. (540) 332-3945
Massanutten Resort Skiing, golf and more. Resort Drive 10 miles east of Interstate 81 exit 247A on U.S. 33. (800) 207-MASS. www.massresort.com
Massanutten Waterpark Indoor and outdoor water attractions. Indoor features open all year. Located at Massanutten Resort. (540) 437-3340
www.massresort.com
Natural Chimneys Camping, swimming, picnics, hiking. Va. 731 in Mount Solon. (888) 430-CAMP
Shenandoah National Park Great valley views from Front Royal to Waynesboro. Plus hiking, climbing, scenic driving on Skyline Drive and more. (800) 778-2851
   

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