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State Parks

Shenandoah River State Park
P.O. Box 235 • Front Royal, VA 22610
Located on Daughter of Stars Drive in Bentonville
540-622-6840
This 1,604 acre park contains over five mils of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. It is an ideal setting for camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding, all within view of the magnificent Massanutten Mountain to the west and the fabled Shenandoah National Park to the east. more...

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club
456 Shadows Drive • Front Royal, VA 22630
Located on US-340/522, 2 Miles North of I-66
540-631-9661
Featuring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this award-winning golf course offers five sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,994 to 7,301 yards. The front nine plays as a traditional mountain course with vast elevation changes, tight fairways and numerous bunkers on most holes. The back nine, on the other hand, plays as a lakes course with wider fairways and water on almost all nine holes, including the Signature Waterfall at the 18th green. more... map
Bowling Green Country Club
838 Bowling Green Road • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-2024, 800-659-0163
Designed and constructed by local golf course legend Lynwood Morrison, this club features two 18 hole golf courses that were built on what was once farmland. A restaurant, banquet facility, and driving range are also on site. more... map
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
134 Golf Club Circle • Front Royal, VA 22630

540-636-4653
The host of many golf championships, including the PGA Tour's Kemper Open qualifiers, numerous Virginia State Golf Association Championships, and Middle Atlantic Section PGA events, this championship 27 hole golf course features bentgrass from tee to green and includes a snack bar and well stocked pro shop. more... map

George Washington National Forest
207 South Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-242-0965
Hiking trails in this one million acre forest are located along the eastern ridge of the Massanutten Range and in the Fort Valley along Route 678. Trail maps and guides are available at the Royal Oak Bookshop. map
Twin Creeks Llama Treks
427 Turtle Lane • Browntown, VA 22610
Just 8 Miles South of Front Royal
540-631-9175
Enjoy a guided llama hike into the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virginia. They offer 1/2 day hikes in the Shenandoah River State Park and the George Washington Forest, with llamas carrying a delicious four-course picnic lunch. Hikes are offered on weekends only. They operate throughout the year except July and August. more... map

Downriver Canoe Company
884 Indian Hollow Road • Front Royal, VA 22610
Located in Bentonville
540-635-5526
You will be given a detailed map and trip description for an unforgettable day of fun and adventure on one of America's most beautiful rivers, the South Fork of the Shenandoah, by this company that provides day and overnight canoe trips, canoe and kayak rentals, and a campground. more... map
Front Royal Canoe Company
8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-5440, 800-270-8808
This company offers outstanding canoe, kayak, rafting, and tube trips on the beautiful Shenandoah River ranging from a few hours to a half day and multi days. They also offer Shenandoah River State Park trips, full moon canoe and rafting trips, and horseback trail rides. more... map

Mac's Roller Rink
5030 Front Royal Pike • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-869-2129
Enjoy not only roller skating, but dancing, movies, games, prizes, airbrush tattoos, giant screen televisions, and laser light shows while at this skating rink which also offers a Teen Skate & Dance Party every Saturday night.