Top Things to do in Shenandoah Valley
Top Hotels in Shenandoah Valley
- 1. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 2. Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Center
- 3. Comfort Inn Roanoke Civic Center
- 4. Hotel 24 South
- 5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
- 6. Best Western Staunton Inn
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke - Downtown
- 8. The Blackburn Inn
- 9. Hampton Inn Salem
- 10. Hyatt Place Harrisonburg
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10 Historic Sites in Shenandoah Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Shenandoah Valley, United States including Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel and Museum, Frontier Culture Museum, Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, Abram's Delight, Washington and Lee University, Patsy Cline Historic House, Belle Boyd Cottage, St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Frank Kemper House.
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1. Stonewall Jackson House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Experience family life on the eve of the American Civil War as you explore the finely preserved home and gardens of the man who became Stonewall Jackson.
Reviewed By missyanderton - Chesapeake, United States
Family of 6 decided to take a tour last minute and we were lucky enough to get right in as one was about to start. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was the perfect amount of time to keep us all interested. There was also a little something to keep the kids busy during the tour. We all enjoyed it.
2. Lee Chapel and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By snowtraveler49 - Memphis, United States
back in the late 1980s/early 1990s, I had visited w/my mother & sister; this was my husband's 1st visit; I am distantly related to Robt E Lee & I met my husband when he was in Kappa Alpha (KA) Fraternity & I was a Little Sister @ a college in TN; KA was founded @ W&L, & Robt E Lee/Civil War figure largely into the traditions of the fraternity; the W&L campus is lovely (especially on a cloudy damp day w/fabulous fall color) & the Lee Chapel, though not overall grand, is striking when you enter & see the Recumbent Lee situated in the anteroom behind the platform/podium down front; our guide, Marie Shiraki, was SO knowledgeable & enthusiastic; we enjoyed the tour & also visiting w/her afterwards; the museum downstairs near the gift shop & actual Lee family crypt are interesting, & of course Lee's horse Traveler's grave site outside is a must glance; while anyone would surely be welcome, I doubt it would appeal to children unless they were old enough to have studied American/VA history pertaining to Washington & Lee/Civil War
3. Frontier Culture Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 689 reviews
The Frontier Culture Museum is an outdoor living history museum that tells the story of the thousands of people who migrated to colonial America and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendants. The Museum shows how a new and unique culture evolved in early America from its roots in the Old World. Living History interpreters work in original and reconstructed buildings from Europe, Africa, and America to illustrate how diverse people and cultures blended together into a new American way of life. The Museum operates on about 200 acres with 11 major exhibits divided into 2 sections: The Old World, and America. The Old World exhibits show rural life and culture in four homelands of early migrants to the American colonies. The American exhibits show the life these colonists, slaves, and their descendants created in the colonial back-country, how this life changed over more than a century, and how life in the United States today is shaped by its frontier past.
Reviewed By nfireman - Washington DC, United States
We were visiting Charlottesville for the first time and a coworker recommended this museum. So glad we made the trip, as the golf cart tour was awesome and we went to visit the cute little town of Staunton afterwards. We enjoyed learning the history and seeing the different homesteads--I got some ideas for hobbies I'm going to take up! We learned about slavery in this part of U.S. during the colonial time period, but only because we asked questions about it. I would recommend having that information as a regular part of the tour, as it was a terrible truth of the time. I'd love to come back when everything is in full swing here! Thanks to our great tour guides.
4. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis, United States
Our visit to learn about Woodrow Wilson took us to Staunton VA. Both the birthplace and Presidential Library and Museum are near each other, but one or the other was closed due to Covid. We toured a fascinating facility and learned much about Woodrow Wilson and his presidency. Included information addressed the Suffragettes movement, WWI, his personal life and his presidency at Princeton University among other things. It was time well spent.
5. Abram's Delight
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ryanneb614
Visited the house and grounds with our toddler. Walking around the grounds is free. To go into the house you pay a small entrance fee. Historical signs are around the grounds to read about the site. It is close to the park and the visitors center is right next door.
6. Washington and Lee University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Established in 1749, Washington and Lee University is the ninth-oldest college in the United States.
Reviewed By MargoMcFarland
Even though our daughter graduated from here in 2012, we come to this beautiful small town nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains every chance we get, and always take the time to visit campus. It was a lovely summer afternoon today and walking the campus was the perfect way to spend it. It is everything a small university should be - easily walkable, tree lined, perfectly laid out, thoughtfully designed. And everyone wore a mask! Not typically something that would normally be important, but in these times you can’t be too careful and it was nice to see the students being mature and responsible.
7. Patsy Cline Historic House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
COVID-19 INFORMATION: With the safety of our staff, volunteers and guests in mind we will remain temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID. Guided tours of the Patsy Cline Historic House are conducted in a very close and intimate setting. The house can not open and adhere to the Governor's Forward Virginia current opening mandates including social distancing in such a small museum space. ABOUT THE HOUSE: The house stands as an icon for Patsy Cline fans and admirers hoping to know first hand the story of Patsy’s early years. Patsy Cline’s home offers a window on the famed singer’s early road to stardom.
Reviewed By underdog63
It was a joy to spend time at the Patsy Cline House seeing the memorabilia and hearing the story of Patsy. The volunteers here are a great value and love to share the story and visit with guests. Stop by and enjoy a peaceful visit with wonderful people.
8. Belle Boyd Cottage
9. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By pjj305 - Spotsylvania, United States
Go to the churches website to read all the amazing history and information about the church and stain glass windows. A must see. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful!!
10. Frank Kemper House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Historic home dating back to the Civil War that can be visited by appointment or every Sunday during posted hours.
