Brenda Black Harrisonburg Tourism, Director of Tourism and Visitor ServicesBrenda.Black@harrisonburgva.gov | 540-432-8940 | 540-820-5326

RICH IN TRADITION

Visual and performing arts of every type are celebrated throughout the Shenandoah Valley from Bluegrass to Beethoven and the ever famous mid-18th century folk song, Oh Shenandoah.

Enjoy music festivals, live performances and street fairs as well as shops and beautiful galleries in Virginia’s first Arts and Cultural Districts exhibiting fine arts and artisan crafts. The visual arts are an integral part of your Shenandoah Valley experience. Our networks of Artisan Trails will help you to find unique and gifted artists, as you tour studios, meet the artisans themselves and witness where the magic happens. Some even offer live demonstrations. No visit would be complete without theatre and who better than the Bard himself? Shakespeare in the Shenandoah Valley...who knew? Take in a show at the American Shakespeare Theater or the Forbes Center for Performing Arts at James Madison University.

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SHAPED BY HISTORY Traditions run deep in beautiful and vibrant Shenandoah Valley with an abundance of rich history, offering an unmatched perspective of the American Civil War and early settlement of western migration.

Stretching over 100 miles between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west, the Shenandoah Valley is home to old legends, revered tales, scenic battlefields, frontier thoroughfares, historic properties, and Civil War sites and trails. Get a glimpse into the birth of our nation as you tour George Washington’s office or witness where famed revolutionary Peter Muhlenberg made his fiery speech. Step back to a time of discovery and envision the passage of travelers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark and thousands of settlers along a wagon path called The Wilderness Road. Travel the Wilderness Road: Virginia’s Heritage Migration Route through great American main streets on historic US Route 11. The Shenandoah Valley is surrounded by many historic sites and stories including the Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District, the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson, and remarkable interpretations of Robert E. Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson and George C. Marshall legacies. The Lee Chapel & Museum, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Museum of Civil War, Virginia Quilt Museum and Frontier Culture Museum provide a glimpse into the past and bring history back to life.

FUELED BY ADRENALINE

Open year-round, the Shenandoah Valley is a perfect place to plan your favorite outdoor adventure or try something new.The Valley is your gateway to the Shenandoah National Park and home to the Canoe and Cabin Capitals of Virginia. Here in the Valley there’s always something for the outdoor enthusiast with easy access to hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, rock climbing, show caves and caverns, paddling, and water and winter sports. Enjoy four seasons of activities at one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best ski resorts and one of America’s Top-10 waterparks at Massanutten Resort. Or spend a weekend at Bryce Resort, who celebrates more than 50 years of being one of Virginia’s premier resorts.

Enjoy picturesque drives through Appalachian Trail communities and the scenic byways of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. The cool Appalachian waters of the Shenandoah, James and Maury Rivers make it an ideal

place to relax or cast your line after stopping at one of our world famous fly fishing shops where you pick up supplies or book a guided tour in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

FED BY FAMILY FARMS

In today’s Shenandoah Valley, it’s easy to buy fresh and buy local. Many of the Valleys’ melting-pot of restaurants bring the farm-to-table philosophy to life, creating gourmet dishes from locally sourced ingredients. Whether you prefer to dine rooftop, out on the patio, in a historic building, among local art, or in front of a local food truck, there’s a restaurant

with its own distinctive atmosphere for you in the Shenandoah Valley. In the heart of the Valley, you will find Virginia’s first Culinary District, four of the top five agricultural counties—known as the breadbasket of the confederacy during the American Civil War—a myriad of farmers’ markets, orchards, farm stands, and so much more await you along the Fields of Gold Farm Trail found only in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

Area beverages are just a sip away at more than 50 vineyards, craft breweries, distilleries and cideries. Did you know that Virginia is listed as one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world? We have award winning wines and craft beers right here in the Shenandoah Valley! The deep, rocky soils make the Valley an ideal location for growing the highest quality grapes. The region is quickly emerging as a destination for outstanding distilleries and craft breweries. Drink in the Shenandoah Valley on the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail or sip your way through our beautiful region and relax and enjoy the complete experience…one sip at a time on the Shenandoah Spirits Trail.

FORMED BY MOUNTAINS Natural wonders will create lasting family memories with a trip through the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The legendary views from Skyline Drive will pace you for valley exploration. Stretch your legs and enjoy a hike to several scenic vistas or waterfalls within Shenandoah National Park. Drive down the mountain and be intrigued as you discover pivotal sites in our country’s history along US Route 11 from the settling of the frontier to world renowned underground caverns at Luray and Shenandoah. View above ground treasures at Natural Chimneys, where it took 500 million years in the Paleozoic Era to form; drive through 180 acres at the Virginia Safari Park and view and feed animals roaming free or walk the path surveyed by the 3rd US President Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge State Park. This 215 foot natural arch of mountain limestone was carved by the Cedar Creek millions of years ago. Visit the

State Arboretum of Virginia often referred to as the Blandy Experimental Farm, comprising of 175 acres within this 712 acre University of Virginia Research Facility.