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. 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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. 

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...

Museum of American Presidents 130 North Massanutten Street, Strasburg, VA 22657, 540-465-5999, Learn the history of the story of America as it was shaped by the nation's chief executives while at this fascinating museum where you can see exhibits such as a handwritten letter from Thomas Jefferson or stand by the desk on which the Constitution was crafted and James Madison labored on the Federalist Papers. more...

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.

Crystal Caverns at Hupp's Hill 33231 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, VA 22657, 540-465-8660, Get up close and personal with the cave formations as a tour guide tells you the history of this oldest documented tour cave in Virginia. The guide provides visitors with the real facts about caverns in the Shenandoah Valley and the uniqueness of Crystal Caverns.  more...

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... 

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...