ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Skyline Drive
Located on Route 340 South
Not just a road, this scenic drive is quite an experience. It is the only road through the Shenandoah National Park winding through 105 miles of the park along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors will pass rock cliffs, vistas, deer, and tunnels of trees. There are 75 overlooks that offer a place to stop and absorb the view.
Historic Homes & Buildings
Belle Boyd Cottage (circa 1860)
101 Chester Street • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-1446
The home of the famous Confederate spy, Belle Boyd, who visited Front Royal during the Civil War, this cottage depicts Warren County during the Civil War. Guided tours feature the story of Belle Boyd and her life as a Confederate spy. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Located on Prospect Street
540-636-6982
At the entrance to this historic cemetery is the Mosby monument which was erected in 1899 and commemorates the lives of seven John S. Mosby's Rangers who were executed in Front Royal in September of 1864. There are 186 Confederate soldiers buried at this cemetery.
Libraries & Research Centers
Laura Virginia Hale Archives
101 Chester Street • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-1446
Named after a local historian, this large collection of archives include genealogical and historical documents from Warren County and the Town of Front Royal. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
95 Chester Street • Front Royal, VA 22630
540- 636-6982
Founded and operated by the Warren Rifles Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, this museum contains an excellent collection of arms, battle flags, uniforms and accouterments, cavalry equipment, rare documents and pictures, and other personal and domestic items once owned by noted Civil War figures. more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Skyline Caverns
340 South Skyline Drive • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-296-4545, 800-296-4545
The closest natural wonder to the Nation's Capital, these caverns are one of the only places in the world that features a unique formation known as Anthodites, or "orchids of the mineral kingdom." Other features of the caverns include The Capitol Dome, The Wishing Well, Cathedral Hall, and Rainbow Falls, which plunges over 37 feet from one of three underground streams that flow through the caverns. more...
Tours & Cruises
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons
552 Milldale Hollow Road • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-622-6325
Experience the high adventure of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the breathtaking scenery of the Shenandoah Valley with this hot air balloon company that also offers a traditional post-flight toast with your choice of champagne or sparkling apple cider. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Oasis Winery
14141 Hume Road • Hume, VA 22630
Located in 12 Miles East-Southeast in Hume
540-635-7627
Oasis is a premium boutique winery providing visitors a unique opportunity to discover one of the world's leading premium wine producers, which produces a full line of award-winning wines and sparkling wines. more...Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Hume Road • Front Royal, VA 22640
Located 8 Miles South-Southeast in Huntly
540-635-9398
Rappahannock Cellars, open daily year-round, is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain Foothills. They produce 5,000 cases per year of such selections as European styled Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vidal Blanc. more... map
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