Get a Better View of History!Th roughout history, the Winchester-Frederick Countyarea has played an important role in the developmentof our nation. Winchester was the fi rst English-speaking town west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Frederick County was the military and political training ground for George Washington, who came here at the age of 16 to survey land. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Th e Great Valley Road, now known as Route 11, served as a migration trail for buff alo, Native Americans, the Long Hunters, Germans, and Ulster Scots-Irish.Get a better view of history, shopping and dining, aff ordable family entertainment, the arts, and more in Winchester-Frederick County – Virginia’s Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley.

Th e City of Winchester and the County of Frederick are located at the top of Virginia, only 72 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., 86 miles south of Gettysburg, and 22 miles north of the Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. With seven major roadways – routes 11, 522, 50, 340, 81, 7, and 66 – converging in Winchester, the area is situated within a 3-hour drive to 14% of the U.S. population.With big city amenities and small town charm, visitors fi nd Winchester andFrederick County towns of Stephens City and Middletown, great places to walk or stroll around, take a scenic drive, and relax.

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Winchester-Frederick County, VA off ers a huge variety of lodging options, including nearly 3,000 hotel-motel rooms!

LODGING & ACCOMODATIONS

• Th e George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel• Courtyard by Marriott• Country Inn & Suites• Hampton Inn• Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express• Hilton Garden Inn• Fairfi eld Inn & Suites

With over 200 restaurants, you’ll fi nd a dining venue to satisfy every palate, as well as every pocket-book.

DINING

• One Block West• Th ai Winchester• Piccadilly’s Public House• Golden Corral• IJ Canns American Grille at Creekside Shopping Ctr.• George’s Food & Spirits

Old Town Winchester Alfresco Dining Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Summer Discovery Museum Music Th eatre

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ATTRACTIONS• Patsy Cline Historic House• Old Town Winchester• Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters• Cedar Creek & Belle Grove Natl Hist Park• Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum• Museum of the Shenandoah Valley• Dinosaur Land• Shenandoah University Conservatory• Kernstown Battlefield• Belle Grove Plantation• George Washington’s Offi ce Museum• Alamo Draft house Cinema• Newtown History Center• Farm Markets & Orchards• Old Court House Civil War Museum

ANNUAL FESTIVALS• Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (April-May)• Newtown Heritage Festival (May)• Of Ale & History Beer Festival (May)• Virginia Herb Festival (June)• Frederick County Fair (July)• Route 11 Yard Crawl (Aug)• Winchester Greek Festival (Aug)• Peach, Apple, & Pumpkin Festivals (Aug - Oct)• Main Street Agriculture Day (Sept)• Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment (Oct)• First Night Winchester (Dec)

HUB & SPOKE• Washington, DC (1hr 30 min)• Shenandoah National Park (30 min)• Th e Pennsylvania Opry (1 hr)• Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park (45 min)• Antietam Natl Battlefield (45 min)• Potomac Eagle Scenic Railway (1hr)• Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions (45 min)• Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (30 min)• Luray Caverns (1 hr)

TOUR SERVICES• Step-On Guides• Assistance with Itineraries• Receptive Operators Available(See back for Sample Itineraries)

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SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Get a taste of our apple heritage! Visit farm markets and orchards, museums, and historic sites on this tour that celebrates everything apples.

Learn about the apple industry and the family farms that have grown apples here forgenerations. Take a scenic haywagon ride, pick your own apples from the trees, and more!

Full itineraries are available on request or on our website under “Tours & Itineraries”

Experience the Civil War in a town that changed hands over 70 times during the confl ict.

Step back in time at General StonewallJackson’s Headquarters and the Old Court House Civil War Museum. Visit our well-preserved battlefi elds and enjoy an educational program by a National Park Service Ranger.

Fans will delight in this tour that honors the memory of country music star, Patsy Cline.

Hear stories about Patsy’s youth as you visit the home where she lived while pursuing her music career. Savor fried chicken made from Patsy’s own recipe at one of the old local “honky tonk bars”of her era.

Pay tribute to Patsy at her fi nal resting place, and bring a penny to leave for good luck!

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