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Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
54 South Loudon Street • Winchester, VA 22601
Located on the Old Town Mall
540-722-2020
An interactive children's experience where children can learn and experience many facets of science and technology. People of all ages will be fascinated by the rich variety of interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs which focus on the sciences and mathematics, the humanities, and the arts. more... map

George Washington's Office Museum
32 West Cork Street • Winchester, VA 22601
Corner of Braddock & Cork Streets
540-662-4412
The center room of this museum was used by Colonel George Washington between 1755 and 1756. This is a simple log cabin and it is the oldest standing building in Old Town Winchester. more... map
Glen Burnie Historical House (circa 1850)
801 Amherst Street • Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-1473, 888-556-5799
This historical site was the home to Winchester founder, Colonel James Wood. The house is furnished with antiques, decorative objects, and paintings and it is surrounded by 25 acres of gardens, fountains, and buildings. more... map
Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum (circa 1854)
415 North Braddock Street • Winchester, VA 22601
540-667-3242
Registered with the Virginia and National Historic Landmarks, this museum has interesting artifacts preserved from Jackson's days in the house during his campaign. Visitors can experience a little piece of Civil War history and get a feel of the way things were in that era. more... map

Fort Collier Civil War Center (circa 1861)
922 Martinsburg Pike • Winchester, VA 22601
540-667-5572
The dramatic earthworks of Historic Fort Collier, mark the site of the culmination of the Third Battle of Winchester, the bloodiest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and self-guided tours, complete with five historical markers, are available from dawn to dusk year round. The Stine House and Barn as well as Event Terrace are available for community events and Civil War related functions more... map
Kernstown Battlefield
610 Battle Park Drive • Winchester, VA 22604
540-722-3747
A National Historic Landmark, this battle site contains pre-Civil War structures and the earliest marked gravesite in the Shenandoah Valley history. On these grounds, Stonewall Jackson fought the opening battle of his campaign. more...

Handley Regional Library
100 West Picadilly Street • Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-9041
This full service library contains a vast array of reference materials, fiction and non-fiction books, and multi-media resources, as well as videos, books on tape, DVDs, and CDs. Children's services and Internet access for the public are also available. map

Dinosaur Land
3848 Stonewall Jackson Highway • Winchester, VA 22663
Located in White Post
540-869-222
Step into the world of the prehistoric past and see over 40 lifesize reproductions of dinosaurs, as well as many amazing exhibits, while at this unique museum. more... map

Jim Barnett Park
Located at Cork Street & Pleasant Valley Road
540-662-4946
Something for everyone can be found at this beautiful, scenic park that includes jogging trails, bike trails, pavilions, softball fields, tennis courts, fitness room, racquetball courts, fishing, miniature golf course, adventure playground, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. map

Follow the Apple Trail Tour
1360 South Pleasant Valley Road • Winchester, VA 22601
877-871-1326
A scenic and historic audio tour through historic Winchester-Frederick County that is 45 miles in length and takes visitors to attractions and farm markets via highways and back roads. You can complete the tour in about an hour and one half, but it may take longer if you want to stop and enjoy the sights. more... map
Historic Long Branch (circa 1805)
830 Long Branch Road • Millwood, VA 22646
540-837-1856, 888-558-5567
The carved windows of this historic mansion, which were based on 1842 designs by the architect Minard Lafever, have been described as some of the finest examples of Greek Revival woodwork in the United States. A magnificent spiral staircase is also featured in the home that is operated as a house museum. more... map