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Get in the holiday spirit with parades and events throughout the Shenandoah Valley in December.

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Rocky’s Gold, Silver, and AntiquesWANTED TO BUY & PAYING CASH!!!

PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR -Tiffany, David Yurman,

Watches, Chains,Old Costume Jewelry,

Pearls, Mikimoto PearlsWeiss & Triffari CostumeJewelry & Georg Jensen

Jewelry, Sterling, Flatware,Holloware

NOW’S THETIME TO SELL!Diamonds, Gold, Platinum

and Silver Jewelry of all kinds.Even Broken, Dental Gold

Rocky’s Paying up to$45 per penny weight

for your 14K gold

Silver Coins - 1964 & before - PAYING - $11-$12.50 Per Dollar & up

.999 & Up Silver Bars -PAYING - $16-$18 and Up Per Ounce

1 oz. Gold Eagles Paying $1,150 & Up$16 TO $250,000 Each For Silver Dollars*Prices subject to change depending on gold and silver market

PAYING $1,200 and up for $20.00 Gold Pieces . . . IN FINE CONDITIONGold Coins, Silver Gold Ingots, Old Pocket Watches, especially 19, 21 or 23 jewelled

We will look at all watches especially ROLEXRocky’s paying top dollar for 1½ carat diamonds & larger.

Rocky’s looking to buy and paying big money for old paper money and old tobacco and oil advertising signs, old guns & swords.

Get Rocky’s Price before you sell!!! Visit Rocky’s 2nd location in the Ruckersville Antique Gallery, Rt. 29 North

Selling gold, silver, antiques, and more!

Rocky’s Gold, Silver, and AntiquesU.S. Rt. 11, Weyers Cave VA, Exit 235 off I-81 1-800-296-8676 (540) 234-8676

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www.artscenter.vt.edu 540-231-5300

Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg, VA

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Dining in Old Town

Gardens at Museum of Shenandoah Valley

George Washington’s Office Museum

Pick your own at Mark-Miller Orchards

Winchester-Frederick County Top of the Shenandoah Valley

With 50 lodging options, 200 restau-rants, and dozens of attractions, Win-chester-Frederick County is the number one destination for travelers who appreci-ate friendly towns with big city amenities and the nearby countryside. Shop ‘til you drop at premier shop-ping and dining destinations in Kernstown Commons, Creekside, or Old Town. Visit our parks and gardens for relaxation or recreational activities. Play a round of golf on a course distinctive for rock and water. Pick your own produce at one of our many orchards and farm markets, or enjoy our art galleries, cinemas, museums, theatre pre-sentations, festivals and vibrant downtown. Make the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, located at 1400 S. Pleas-ant Valley Road, your first stop! Open daily from 9-5, and staffed with friendly travel counselors, the information center features an orientation video, Civil War Center, gift shop, discount magazines, maps, and free parking.

Contact us for more information: (540) 542-13261400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester, VA 22601www.visitwinchesterva.com

Make theVisitors CenterYour First Stop!

December EventsAll month Winter Wonderland Light ShowDec 1 Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDec 5-6 Candlelight Museum ToursDec 6-7 Follow the Star: Living NativityDec 12-30 Holiday Tours of Belle Grove PlantationDec 13 Holly Jolly Old Town CelebrationDec 31 First Night Winchester

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Patsy Cline Historic House — Walk where Patsy Cline walked, see where she lived, slept and spent her “prime years” while pursuing her musical career. Beau-tifully restored to the period of 1948-1957, tour the home and hear stories about Patsy’s early career.

AccommodationsWINCHESTER

Aloft, I-81, Exit 313 ..................................... 678-8899America’s Best Value Inn, 2649 Valley Ave. 662-2521Best Western-Lee Jackson 711 Millwood Ave. ................................... 662-4154Candlewood Suites, I-81, Exit 313 .............. 667-8323 Comfort Inn, I-81, Exit 317 .......................... 667-8894Comfort Inn I-81, Exit 307, Stephens City ................... 869-6500Country Inn and Suites, I-81, Exit 310 ........ 869-7657Courtyard by Marriott, Rt. 50 West ............. 678-8822Echo Village Motel, I-81, Exit 310 .............. 869-1900 Econo Lodge North I-81, Exit 317 .............. 662-4700Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott I-81, Exit 313 ............................................ 665-8881George Washington Hotel 103 East Piccadilly St. .............................. 678-4700Hampton Inn, I-81, Exit 313 .........................667-8011Hampton Inn North, I-81, Exit 315 .............. 678-4000Hilton Garden Inn, 120 Wingate Dr. ............ 722-8881Holiday Inn, 333 Front Royal Pike .............. 667-3300Holiday Inn Express, 142 Fox Ridge Ln. .... 667-7050Holiday Inn Express, I-81, Exit 307, Stephens City ................... 869-0909Holiday Inn Express & Suites 142 Fox Ridge Lane ................................. 667-7050Mohawk Motel, US 50 W. ........................... 667-1410Motel 6, I-81, Exit 310 ................................ 667-1200Red Roof Inn, I-81, Exit 313 ........................ 667-5000Relax Inn, 2645 Valley Ave. ......................... 662-6878Royal Inn, 2930 Valley Ave. ......................... 667-8881Sleep Inn, I-81, Exit 313 .............................. 667-7636Super 8 Motel, I-81, Exit 302, Middletown . 868-1800Super 8 Motel, I-81, Exit 313 ....................... 665-4450TownPlace Suites, 170 Getty Ln. ................. 722-2722Travelodge, I-81, Exit 313 ........................... 665-0685Wayside Inn, I-81, Exit 302, Middletown.... 869-1797Wingate Inn, 150 Wingate Dr. ...................... 678-4283

Points of InterestAbram’s Delight, I-81, Exit 313 ................... 662-6519Belle Grove Plantation I-81, Exit 298, N. on US 11...................... 869-2028Dinosaur Land I-81, Exit 307, E. on Rt. 277 .................... 869-2222George Washington’s Headquarters 132 S. Braddock ....................................... 662-4412Museum of the Shenandoah Valley 901 Amherst St. ........................................ 662-1473Old Court House Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun St ......................................542-1145Patsy Cline Historic House, 608 S. Kent St. 662-5555Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters 414 N. Braddock ...................................... 667-3242Winchester-Frederick Visitor Ctr. 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. ..................... 542-1326

CampgroundsBattle of Cedar Creek Campground I-81, Exit 298, Middletown ...................... 869-1888Candy Hill Campground I-81, Exit 313, W. on US 50 ..................... 662-8010The Cove Campground I-81, Exit 313, W. US 50, Gore ................ 858-2882White Oak Campground I-81, Exit 307, E. on Rt. 277 .................... 869-2539

Historical Attractions

Old Court House Civil War Museum — See soldier’s graffiti on the walls at this mu-seum, which served as a prison, barracks, and hospital during the war, and houses 3,000 Civil War artifacts. Old Town Winchester — 250 years of history and architec-ture in this 45-block National Register His-toric District. Visit the many unique shops, dining, and more.

2257 Valley Ave., WinchesterOpen Every Day 11am-7pm 540-66-BOOKS

UNIQUE GIFTS FOR EVERYONE

540-662-6444 • 1-800-670-2025101 Millwood Ave.

Winchester, VA 22601Daniel E. Blye, Pres.

Blye’s Jewelers, Inc.

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AccommodationsFRONT ROYAL

Bluemont Inn 1525 N. Shenandoah Ave. ...................... 635-9447Blue Ridge Motel 1370 N. Shenandoah Ave. ...................... 636-7200Budget Inn, 1122 N. Royal Ave. ............... 636-2196Center City Motel 416 S. Royal Ave. ................................... 635-4050Cool Harbor Motel, 141 W. 15th St. .......... 635-2191Front Royal Motel 1400 N. Shenandoah Ave. ..................... 635-4114Hampton Inn, 9800 Winchester Rd. ........... 635-1882Holiday Inn, 111 Hospitality Dr. ................ 631-3050Pioneer Motel, 541 So. Royal Ave. ........... 635-4784Quality Inn, 10 Commerce St. .................. 635-3161Relax Motel, 1801 N. Shenandoah Ave. ... 635-4101Scottish Inns, 533 S. Royal Ave. ................ 636-6168Shenandoah Motel 1600 N. Shenandoah Ave. ..................... 635-3181Skyline Resort Motel 622 S. Royal Ave. ................................... 635-5354Super 8 Motel, 111 South St. .................... 636-4888Twi-Lite Motel, 53 W. 14th St. ................. 635-4148

CampgroundsFront Royal RV Campground Rt. 340 South ........................................ 635-2741Gooney Creek 7122 Stonewall Jackson Hwy. ............... 635-4066Low Water Bridge Panhandle Rd., Bentonville .................... 635-7277

RestaurantsApartment 2G, 206 S. Royal Ave. .............. 636-7306Apple House Deli, 401 E. Main St. ........... 635-1245Arby’s, 1204 N. Royal Ave. ....................... 635-6468Burger King, 412 S. Main St...................... 635-3326China Jade, 239 South St. .......................... 635-9161Daily Grind, 215 E. Main St. ..................... 635-3556Element, 206 S. Royal Ave. ....................... 636-9293Front Royal Diner, 865 John Marshall Hwy. 636-2270Hong Kong, 300 Remount Rd. .................. 635-9990Jalisco Mexican, 1303 N. Royal Ave ............ 635-7348Joe’s Steakhouse, 708 S. Royal Ave. ......... 636-5637Knotty Pine, 801 N. Royal Ave. ................. 635-3064L Dee’s Pancake, 522 E. Main St. ............. 635-3791Lucky Star Lounge 205 E. Main St. .......... 635-5297Main Street Mill, 500 E. Main St. .............. 636-3123Melting Pot Pizza, 138 W. 14th St. ............ 636-6146Midway Restaurant, 107 Water St. ............ 636-3453Mom’s Country Kitchen 470 S. Commerce Ave. ........................... 636-7441Royal Oak Tavern, 101 W. 14th St. ............ 551-9953Soul Mountain Cafe, 300 E. Main St. ........ 636-0070South Street Grill, 424A South St. ............. 636-6653Stonewall Jackson, 915 N. Royal .............. 635-1862Thunwa Thai Cuisine, 10 S. Commerce Ave. 631-0616Tops China, 411C South St. ....................... 635-2188Vino 124, 124 E. Main St. .......................... 635-2812Wine & Duck, 117 E. Main St. .................. 636-1000Wynn’s Restaurant, 219 E. Main St. .......... 635-5956Yamafuji Japanese, 241 Chester St. ........... 631-3454

Points of Interest Front Royal/Warren Visitors Center 414 E. Main St. ..................................... 635-5788Skyline Caverns, Rt. 340 South ................ 635-4545Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester St. .. 636-1446Warren Rifles Confederate Museum 95 Chester St. ......................................... 636-6982

ROYAL OAK BOOKSHOP opened in 1975 and has become a favorite of booklovers in the mid-Atlantic area. An invitation to browse is generated by the thousands of used, out of print, rare, sale, and new books in stock.Virginiana, books for children, and Civil War history are featured but there is a large selection in ALL categories.

207 S. Royal Ave.Front Royal, VA 22630

(540) 635-7070E-Mail: info@royaloakbookshop.com

www.royaloakbookshop.com

Front royal Scenic Front Royal is where the famed 105-mile Skyline Drive begins, offering visitors an incred-ible, birds-eye view of the entire Valley as it winds it’s way through the 159,000-acre Shenandoah National Park. The town is also where the two forks of the Shenandoah River converge, so canoeing and fishing are plentiful. Start your visit around Front Royal and Warren County at the Visitors Center. It’s a must for every prudent tourist headed to historic downtown Front Royal. It’s on Main Street, located adjacent to the gazebo commons area and surrounded by fabulous shopping and restaurants. The center is a wonderful resource for making the most of your time in the Front Royal/Warren County area. The walls are filled with racks of brochures about area lodging and attractions, local maps, souvenirs, ideas for rainy day activities, and tour guides. History buffs will undoubtedly enjoy the walking tour of the historic district and the driving tour of the Battle of Front Royal (both originate at the Visi-tors Center). The Center is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day and is staffed by knowledgeable local citizens anxious to help plan your visit to the county. Telephone travel assistance is also available by calling 1-800-338-2576.

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www.americanasigns.com • www.heavensentshoppe.com119 Chester St., Front Royal

&Signs & Engraving

Heaven Sent Shoppe & Americana Signs & EngravingAre Streamlining Services!

*Heaven Sent offer Bibles, Children’s Bible Storybooks, Commu-nion Supplies, Healing Oils, Vacation Bible School supplies, Christian Greeting Cards by the box & Rosaries.

*Americana Signs offer signs, awards (plaques, etc.) & trophies. Our sign substrates vary from coroplast for temporary signage to PVC & aluminum or wood.

Call (540) 622-2060 to request information or for an estimate. Our NEW hours are MON thru THURS 10-2,

FRI Noon till 6 & SAT 10-4.

Visit The Christmas Shoppe at Heaven Sent - Grand Opening NOV 28, 2014!

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AccommodationsWOODSTOCK

Comfort Inn, 1011 Motel Dr. ..................... 459-7600Candlewick Inn, 127 N. Church St. ........... 459-8008Econo Lodge, 1290 S. Main St. ................. 459-4086Feathered Nest B&B, 111 Chickadee Ct. ... 459-9009Hampton Inn, 1150 Motel Dr. .....................459-7111Holiday Inn Express, 1130 Motel Dr. ........ 459-5000Inn at Narrow Passage, Rt. 11 S. ................ 459-8000

RestaurantsArby’s Restaurant, 320 W. Reservoir Rd. .. 459-5915Ben Franklin Restaurant, 476 N. Main St. . 459-4322Burger King, 334 W. Reservoir Rd. ........... 459-2931Candy’s Diner, 21874 Old Valley Pike ...... 459-4292China Wok, 479 W. Reservoir .................... 459-7815China Wok, 1019 S. Main St. ..................... 459-2885Italian Touch Pizza, 345 W. Reservoir Rd. 459-8785Joe’s Steakhouse, 124 S. Main St. ............. 459-5637KFC, 321 W. Reservoir Rd. ....................... 459-2066McDonald’s, 335 W. Reservoir Rd. ........... 459-5301Paisanos, 483 W. Reservoir Rd. ................. 459-8756Pizza Hut, 325 W. Reservoir Rd. ............... 459-4502Seven Bends, 1296 S. Main St. .................. 459-4996Spring House Tavern, 325 S. Main St. ....... 459-4755Subway, 491 W. Reservoir Rd. .................. 459-7997Sunrise Cafe, 1032 S. Main St. .................. 459-5886Taco Bell, 330 W. Reservoir Rd. ................ 459-9299Tony’s Pizza House, 1013 S. Main St. ....... 459-5363Wendy’s, 327 W. Reservior Rd. ................. 459-8225Woodstock Cafe & Shoppes, 117 S. Main St. ... 459-8888Zee Restaurant, 121 S. Main St. ................ 459-1999

Points of InterestShenandoah County Tourism 600 N. Main St., Suite 101 ..................... 459-6227Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce 103 N. Main St. ...................................... 459-2542Woodstock Museum, 137 W. Court St. ...... 459-5518

Brand New Hampton Inn & Suites

Come and relax!Enjoy our heated indoor

pool/whirlpool, wellequipped fitness & business

center and our full hot complimentary breakfast!Woodstock has many local attractions:

Golf • Skiing • Wineries • CavernsSpend the day shopping in our quaint historic town.

For reservations visit Hampton.comor call 540-459-7111

HamptonInnWoodstock.com1150 Motel Dr. Woodstock, VA 22664

in BeautifulWoodstock, Virginia

Welcome to the charming and historic town of Woodstock, Virginia! This ador-able little town, with a population of about 3,500 is nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Allegh-eny and Blue Ridge Mountains. The town was established by charter in 1761 by none other than George Washington in Virgin-ia’s House of Burgesses and has been the county seat since Shenandoah County was formed in 1772. The limestone courthouse in the center of town was built in 1795 and was designed by Thomas Jefferson. Woodstock is the perfect destination for people who love spectacular mountain views. There are vineyard tours and wine tasting, first class golf courses, caverns, Civil War battlefields, museums, horse back riding, skiing, and hiking nearby. If you are thinking of moving here Woodstock is the perfect place to live if you’re looking for a small, peaceful community in a breath-taking mountain setting. Residents of Woodstock love the casual and relaxed way of life that ex-ists within the town and throughout the Shenandoah Valley. They also appreci-ate the town’s proximity to the nation’s capital and it’s short distance from two cities—Winchester and Harrisonburg. It’s a wonderful place to raise your children or to enjoy your golden years.

Woodstock, Virginia

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AccommodationsEDINBURG

Edinburg Renaissance, 212 N. Main St. .... 984-8286Hockman House, 16388 Valley Pike.......... 984-8059

CampgroundsCreekside Campground, Edinburg ............. 984-4299

RestaurantsCarmella’s Cafe, 102 N. Main St. .............. 984-8330Family Convenience 401 Stoney Creek Blvd. ......................... 984-4422Sal’s Italian Bistro, 125 S. Main St. ........... 984-9300The Filling Station, 104 N. Main St. .......... 984-8008Valley Restaurant, 16235 Old Valley Pike . 984-4466

EDINBURG

Shenandoah Vineyards

The Edinburg Mill, which served the area from 1848-1979 as an active mill now has be-come a new tourist attraction. Housing

a visitor center, museum and shops, it is once again the cornerstone of the town’s commercial district. The museum’s theater features “The Burning” which tells the story of the dark days of our nation’s Civil War.

VINTAGE VARIETAL WINES PRODUCED IN THESHENANDOAH VALLEY

WINE TASTING, WINERY TOURS, AND A GIFT SHOP FEATURING UNIQUE WINERELATED ITEMS • SPECIAL EVENTS • BEAUTIFUL SETTING

OPEN DAILY 10-6Directions: From I-81 exit 279, Edinburg, Virginia, west on Stony Creek Blvd. (Rt. 675),

right on South Ox Road (Rt. 685), 1.5 miles to winery on left. / Ph: (540-984-8699

Museum • Visitor CenterGift Shop • Public Rooms

THE EDINBURG MILL

Open 7 days a week Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5214 S. Main St., Edinburg

540-984-8400 www.edinburgmill.com

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The Mt. Jackson Town Hall includes a tourist information center and a museum where you can learn more about Mt. Jackson’s history. The town is rich in Civil War history includ-ing several Civil War-era buildings. The Union Church was used as a hospital and you can see where the soldiers wrote their names on the wall. Mt. Jackson’s Soldiers Cemetery has a monu-ment listing the names of soldiers from all the Confederate states who died at the Mt. Jackson Confederate Hospital. You won’t want to miss the natural beauty of Shenandoah Caverns, American Celebration on Parade, and The Yellow Barn.

Mt. Jackson

AccommodationsMT. JACKSON

Shenandoah Guest House, 6012 Main ....... 465-8793Super 8 Motel, I-81, Exit 273 .................. 477-2911Widow Kip’s Country Inn, Rt. 698 ............ 477-2400

RestaurantsBurger King, 220 Conicsville Blvd............ 477-9777China King, 5330 Main St. ........................ 477-4060Denny’s, 250 Conicville Blvd. ................... 477-9332Italian Touch, 5320 Main St. ...................... 477-4042Jalisco’s, 5626 Main St. ............................. 477-4247Pixie’s Cafe, 5939 King St. ........................ 477-2323Sheetz, 227 Conicville Blvd. ..................... 477-3110

Points of InterestAmerican Celebration, I-81, Exit 269 ........ 477-4300Bryce Resort, 1982 Fairway Dr., Basye ..... 856-2121Mt. Jackson Visitor Center 5901 Main St. . 477-2121Route 11 Potato Chips, 11 Edwards Way ... 477-9664Shenandoah Caverns, I-81, Exit 269 .......... 477-3115

CampgroundsShenandoah Valley Family Campground 168 Industrial Park Rd. .......................... 477-3080

One of the best-known covered bridg-es is the 204-foot single-span Burr arch truss known as Meem’s Bottom Covered Bridge just south of Mount Jackson. This long span over the North Fork of the river carried traffic for more than 80 years before being burned by vandals on Halloween 1976. After salvaging the orig-inal timbers, the bridge was reconstructed and eventually undergirded with steel beams and concrete piers. The bridge was reopened to traffic in 1979 and is still in operation to date.

Meem’s Bottom Bridge

Country Road Antiques & Gifts

The Flea Market with Class

Exit 269, I-81, 1371 Caverns Rd.540-477-9522

Antiques • FurnitureVintage Toys • Jewelry

Retro Items, etc.

Country Road Antiques

Offering a wonderful selection of items to choose from. 70 + vendors. Antiques, primi-tives, dolls, knives, furniture, old tools to name a few. Also local food items, honey, jams, syr-ups and pancake mixes. Route 11 chips and candy too. Open Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-5pm.

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A Family Campground that features R.V. Sites, Tent Sites and Deluxe Cabins.

Welcome to the Shenandoah Valley Campground, Mt. Jackson. Our camp-ground is a newly built campground locat-ed in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We are a family owned and oper-ated campground that offers lots of amenities to make your future stay with us unforgettable. Amenities include swimming pool, play-ground, pavilion, camp store, snack bar, horseshoes, corn hole, laundry facility, bath house with showers, dish washing station, propane, firewood, ice, a dump station and we are pet friendly. Located less than 1/2 mile from Shenandoah Cav-erns. Close to Bryce Ski Resort and Vir-ginia Civil War Museum.

Shenandoah ValleyCampground

From the moment we dropped our first batch of chips back in the early days of 1992, we understood our destiny as a high quality producer. Instead of suc-cumbing to the frenzy of mass production, we took advantage of our small size and made chipping our personal art form. The payoff was immediate: an incredible po-tato chip! Our factory is open to the public Mon-days – Saturdays, 9am-5pm. We are closed on major holidays. Take I-81 exit 269, go toward Shenandoah Caverns, right on Industrial Rd., ½ mile.

Route 11 Potato Chips11 Edwards Way

Exit 269, I-81540-477-9664

www.Rt11.com

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The American Celebration on Parade at Shenandoah Caverns, will thrill and en-tertain you. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before – and you can’t see it any-where else! Come see the nation’s premier parade float exhibition. Your family will see spectacular parade floats from famous national celebrations such as the Rose Parade, Presidential Inaugurals, the Miss America Parade, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and many more! It’s an amazing exhibition that fills 40,000 square feet of floor space with huge floats and delightful animated figures. You’ll recognize many of these floats and other celebration art pieces and you will be amazed at their size and beauty.

Come join the celebration. . .American Celebration

on Parade

The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Cav-erns is the Valley’s newest attraction and entertainment venue. It offers visitors a whimsical look at our agricultural heri-tage and rural life with historical displays that include restored antique farm wagons, equipment, carriages and vehicles. An in-door bee hive depicts the social life of honeybees and a mineral cave pays hom-age to the caverns. A Country Store Gift Shop and a Virginia Wine Shop are all part of the Barn experience.

The Yellow Barn

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Nestled in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, Bryce Resort in Basye, VA is a 400 acre resort that is open to the public and is known throughout the mid-atlantic region as being the most family-oriented resort in Virginia. A four season resort with skiing, snowboarding and snow tub-ing; grass skiing, mountain boarding, tub-ing, climbing wall, bungee, zip line and a new mountain bike trail.

BRYCE RESORT

1982 Fairway Drive, Basye, VA800-821-1444 • 540-856-2121 • Visit www.bryceresort.com

50 Years of Family Fun

YEAR-ROUND VACATIONSCondos, Town Houses, &

Private HomesSlope Side Rentals

Rentals available for 1-50 persons

Real estate salesPRoPeRty ManageMent

Serving Bryce Since 1994Open 7 days a week

39 Resort Drive, Basye, VAwww.creekside-realty.com

540-856-33251-800-376-3325

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new Market AccommodationsNEW MARKET

Apple Blossom Inn B&B 9317 N. Congress St. ............................. 740-3747Blue Ridge Inn, 2251 Old Valley Pike ....... 740-4136Budget Inn, 2192 Old Valley Pike. ............ 740-3105Cross Roads Inn B&B 9222 John Sevier Rd. ............................. 740-4157Days Inn, 9360 George R. Collins Dr. ...... 740-4100Jacob Swartz House, 574 Jiggady Rd. ....... 740-9208Quality Inn, Exit 264, I-81 ......................... 740-3141Rosendale Inn B&B 17917 Farmhouse Ln. ............................ 740-4281Shenvalee Resort, 9660 Fairway Dr. .......... 740-3181

RestaurantsBurger King, 172 W. Old Cross Rd. .......... 740-4400Italian Job, 140 W. Cross Rd. ..................... 740-4448Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 9403 S. Congress ................................... 740-9404Johnny Appleseed, 162 W. Old Cross Rd. . 740-3141McDonalds, 171 W. Old Cross Rd. ............ 740-8484Shenvalee, 9660 Fairway Dr. ..................... 740-3181Southern Kitchen, 9576 S. Congress St. .... 740-3514Subway, 186 Old Cross Rd. ....................... 740-9041

CampgroundsEndless Caverns RV Resort Rt. 11 South ............................................ 740-3993Rancho Campground, Rt. 11 South ........... 740-8313

Located in New Market, the Virginia Muse-um of the Civil War presents exhibits on the entire war in Virginia, civilian and military. The 1864 Battle of New Market is featured.

Your exploration of the Civil War in Virginia begins here in the legendary Shenandoah Valley. The state operated three-hundred acre New Market Battle-field Park, 19th Century Bushong Farm, and Virginia Museum of the Civil War Museum, commmerate a unique moment in American history.

The Town of New Market offers note-worthy 19th century buildings, family-friendly restaurants and shops, several hotels, the Shenvalee Golf Resort, and End-less Caverns. The New Market Battlefield State Historical Park is located here. Stroll the timeworn streets of the Historic District where you will see homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Points of InterestEndless Caverns, I-81, Exit 264, Rt. 11 ..... 740-3993Museum of the Civil War, I-81, Exit 264 .. 740-3101New Market Chamber, 100 W. Lee St. ...... 740-3212

Offering many items from collectibles to vintage and primitives. Vintage kitchen lamps, furniture, antiques, costume jewelry, glassware, and more.

191 E. Lee Hwy., New Market540-740-4311 • 540-860-1577

Open 11-5, Wed.-Mon.

3549 Old Valley PikeNew Market, VA

Interstate 81, Exit 2642 miles North on US Route 11

(540) 740-3900

Indoor/Outdoor Market with antiques, crafts, collectibles,

furniture, tools, andmany new and used items.

Shenandoah ValleyFlea Market& Antiques

Open Everyday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The

Very UniqUe ShopS

10229 N. Valley Pike, Rt. 11 S. at Exit 257540-896-9867

Wonderful things for your home and for giftsGifts and home décor

Antiques, Victorian and primitives Handmade and needful things

Purposeful clutter Elderly things of charm and grace

Lodge, Western vintage Linens and much more

SHOPPESAT MAUZY

ShoppesAtMauzy.com Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

Other locations: on 5th St. in The Factory Antique Mall,off Exit 227, I-81, Verona.

Country Road Antiques & Flea Market,Exit 269, I-81, 1371 Caverns Rd. ▪ 540-740-9019

The Apple Blossom InnBed and Breakfast

New Market, Virginia540-740-3747

www.appleblossominn.net

The Apple Blossom Inn B&B, a charming and quaint house, originally built in 1806, is located in the his-toric district of the small town of New Market in the famed and beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Complete privacy is yours when you stay at the Apple Blos-som Inn, for you are the only guest. We never ac-cept more than one booking at a time, so you have the entire, eight-room historic inn to yourself!

Jacob and Sarah Bushong established their home here in 1818. The current home was built in 1825. Three generations of their fam-ily found shelter in the basement as the battle raged around them. After the battle, the house would serve as a field hospital for a week, leaving permanent blood stains in the Parlor. The orchard just behind the house is where the fiercest fighting occurred. Today, visitors can explore nine structures interpreting mid-ninteenth century Shenando-ah Valley farm life.

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Court House Antiques & Country Shoppes

Country Collectibles & Antiques Tin Signs • Jewelry • Men’s Watches

Musical Instruments • Large Variety of KnivesStar Valley Candles • Old Time Candy

Local Homemade Jelly, Cider, and CheesesLarge Variety of Knives

Local Made Furniture & Handcrafted Items • Chair Caning

Flea Market Space Available

Open Daily 10-5, Closed Wednesdays14 East Main Street, Luray 540-743-2333

Large SelectionVirginia Wines... WINE TASTING

Luray is home to the world famous Lu-ray Caverns and the central entry point of the Shenandoah National Park and scenic Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Moun-tains. Just a few miles in any direction of-fers you a chance to enjoy the abundance of our natural resources and a range of activities including, camping, canoeing, cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, photography or simply marveling at the scenery! Any season is a great time to visit; each is unique and beautiful. Our quaint small towns will renew your spirit with friendly smiling people, unique shops, restaurants, local art-ists, musicians, and community events.

LURAY

Local and NationalSpecialty Beers

VirginiaGift Shop

Gifts For All Occasions - Since 1945

Pandora JewelryVera Bradley • SpartinaCharlie Paige Fashions

Virginia ProductsSeasonal Décor

540-743-402216 E. Main Street, Luray, VA

www.vagiftshop.com

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Luray Caverns & Shenandoah National Park100 Guest Rooms & Suites • Free WI-FI

Complimentary Daybreak® Breakfast

138 Whispering Hill Rd., Luray540-743-4521 or 800-225-3297

www.daysinn-luray.cominfo@daysinn-luray.com

Relax in your luxuriously appointed privatelog cabin with all the ammenities of a fine hotel.

Brookside RestaurantArt Gallery & Gift Shop (on premises)2978 US Hwy 211 East, Luray

540-743-5698www.brooksidecabins.com

AccommodationsLURAY

Allstar Lodging, 803 E. Main St. ............... 843-0606Best Western, 410 W. Main St. .................. 743-6511Brookside Cabins, Rt. 211 E. ..................... 743-6188Budget Inn, 320 W. Main St................800-858-9800Cardinal Inn, 1005 E. Main St. .................. 743-5010Caverns Inn, Business Rt. 211 E. .........................888-700-3626Days Inn, Rt. 211 E. ................................... 743-4521Hillside Motel, Rt. 211 E. .......................... 743-6322Luray Caverns Motel - East W. Main St. ............................................ 743-4531Luray Caverns Motel - West Rt. 211 W. ............................................... 743-4536Mimslyn Inn, 401 W. Main St. ................... 743-5105Piney Hill B & B 1048 Piney Hill Rd................................. 778-5261Shadow Mountain Escape 1132 Jewell Hollow Rd. ......................... 843-0584South Court Inn, 160 S. Court St. .............. 843-0980Spring Farm B&B, 13 Wallace Ave. .......... 843-0606Victorian Inn, 138 E. Main St. ................... 743-1494Woodruff House B & B 330 Mechanic St. ................................... 743-1494

RestaurantsAnthony’s Pizza, 1432 W. Rt. 211 ............. 743-9300Artisan’s Grill, 2 E. Main St. ..................... 743-7030Brookside Restaurant, Rt. 211 E. ............... 743-5698Brown’s Chinese & American Rest. 34-36 W. Main St. .................................. 743-5630Dan’s Steak House, Rt. 211 W. .................. 743-6285East Wok, Luray Shopping Center. ............ 743-4313Gathering Grounds, 55 E. Main St. ............ 743-1121Gennaro’s Italian, 402 W. Main St. ............ 743-2200Rainbow Hill, 2547 US Hwy. 211 W. ........ 743-6009Speakeasy at the Mimslyn, 401 W. Main ... 743-5105Triple Crown BBQ, 1079 Hwy. 211 West .. 743-5311Uncle Buck’s, 42 E. Main St. ..................... 743-2323Victorian Inn, 138 E. Main St. ................... 743-1494Woodruff House B&B, 330 Mechanic St. . 843-3200

CampgroundsCountry Waye, 3402 Kimball Rd. .............. 743-7222Jelly-Stone Park, Rt. 211 E. ....................... 743-4002

Points of InterestLuray Caverns, Rt. 211 W. ......................... 743-6551Luray Zoo, Rt. 211 W. ................................ 743-4113Page County Chamber of Commerce 18 Campbell St. ...................................... 743-3915

Virginia Cabin Rentals540-843-0606 allstarlodging.com

Vintage Southern Hospitality-- Fine and Casual Dining --Circa ‘31 and the Speakeasy

Elegantly Restored Rooms & SuitesMeeting & Event Sites

Seasons Day SpaThe Mimslyn Inn

401 West Main St., Luray, VAwww.mimslyninn.com

540-743-5105 or 800-296-5105

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McGaheysville is located along U.S. Route 33 near the base of the Massanut-ten Mountain between Harrisonburg and Elkton. The land to the immediate south of the town consists primarily of farm-land but east of that is the mountainous Shenandoah National Park. Massanutten Resort on Massanutten Mountain is just to the north of the town. Massanutten Re-sort has skiing, tubing, golf, and a large indoor/outdoor waterpark for year round fun and entertainment.

McGaheysville/Massanutten Resort AreaAccommodations

McGAHEYSVILLECave Hill Farm B&B, 9875 Cave Hill Rd. ..........289-7441Shenandoah Valley Farm 882 Bloomer Springs Rd. .................................289-5402Massanutten Resort Lodging, 1822 Resort Dr. ....289-4914

Points of InterestMassanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Dr. ..................289-9441

RestaurantsHank’s Grille & Bar, 49 Bloomer Springs Rd. ....289-7667Romano’s Italian Bistro, 42 Island Ford Rd. .......289-5770Thunderbird Café, 42-A Island Ford Rd. .............289-5094

RestaurantsELKTON

Ciro’s Italian Eatery, 101 Downey Knoll .............289-1205El Paso Mexican Grill, 245 S. Stuart Ave. ...........298-8861Jack Brown’s “Single Wide” Burger Joint 11702 Spotswood Trail ....................................705-6575Log Cabin Barbecue, 11672 Spotswood Trail .....289-9400Pizza Hut, 249 S. Stuart Ave. ...............................298-9439Ray’s Diner, 105 S. Terrace Ave. .........................298-1220Skyline Cafe & Art, 60 Mt. Olivet Church Rd. ...289-9022

CampgroundsSwift Run Campground, U.S. 33 East .................289-8086

Skyline Café & Art

Serving Freshly prepared foods• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Seafood, Desserts, Locally Roasted Coffee,Beer & Wine. (Live Music Weekends)

Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM -9 PMGift Shop featuring local Artists

Located just across from the entrance of Massanutten Resort (Rt. 33)60 Mt. Olivet Church Rd.

Elkton, VA • (540) 289-9022www.facebook.com/skylinecafe

Skyline Cafe and Art, a family owned and operated restaurant located just across from the entrance of Massanutten Resort. We of-fer a unique dining experience for both locals and vacationers. We specialize in Homemade Soups, Salads, Quiche, Hot Sandwiches & Fresh SEAFOOD. We serve Local Beer & Wine to compliment our menu! We host Wine Tastings here at the Cafe with representatives of Local Wineries in the area. A collection of local musicians entertain us on most weekends with live music! We also have a beautiful gift shop featuring local artists of the Valley!

Skyline Café & Art

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Elkton is a small town of approximately 2,900 residents nestled on the east side of Rockingham County, in the beautiful Shenan-doah Valley. Situated be-tween Massanutten Moun-tain and Skyline Drive, the connections between our fair town and the rest of the world are endless. Located just a few minutes from Interstate 81 between Harrisonburg and Charlot-tesville, Elkton is a crossroads for progress and small-town living. We hope that you will come visit us in Elkton!

Swift Run Campground3 Mi West of Skyline Drive on US 33

(540) 298-8086 Elkton, VAHot Showers, Full Hookups, Store

Table on each Campsite, Fire RingsSWIMMING POOL

Town of Elkton

Miller-Kite House Museum The Miller-Kite House Museum is open Sundays only, 1 to 5 PM. The museum lo-cated at 310 E. Rockingham Street served as Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters April 19-30, 1862 while planning the ear-ly stages of his famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The museum, which houses both a Civil War room and an Elkton his-torical room, is free and open to the pub-lic. For information call (540) 578-3046.

SoLace Fine Handcrafts SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts is located at 193 W. Spotswood Avenue, Elkton and fea-tures the fine handcrafts of Virginia and Ameri-can craftsmen as well as unique gifts. SoLace Studios is the working studios of marbling fiber artist Barb Polin. She uses the marbling technique on silk and leather and creates a complete line of silk clothing for men and women as well as marbled accesso-ries in silk and leather. In addition to Polin’s work, SoLace Studios also features the unique handcrafts of over 250 American and Virginia craftsmen in a completely restored circa 1920s building originally housing the Kite Drug Co. You will enjoy the setting in small town Elkton with the Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop. We are located about five miles west of the Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park which the Appalachian Trail passes through. Two miles down the road in Elkton, you can put your canoe or kayak in the Shenandoah River. And about five miles away is Massanutten Resort which has year round activities for the vacationer.

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RestaurantsA Bowl of Good Cafe, 831 Mt. Clinton Pike 437-9020Artful Dodger, 47 Court Square .................. 432-1179A&T Chicken, 183 Neff Ave. ..................... 438-5813Bella Luna Pizza, 80 W. Water St. ............... 433-1366Beyond Restaurant, 50 W. Water St. ........... 432-0105Blue Nile, 181 N. Main St. .......................... 432-6453Blue Stone Inn, 9107 N. Valley Pike ........... 434-0535Boston Beanery, Market Square ................. 433-1870Bravo’s Italian, 1647 E. Market St. ............. 438-8985Buffalo Wild Wings, 1007 S. Main St. ........ 438-9790Cafe Jako, 182 Neff Ave. ............................ 434-7278Capital Ale House, 41-A Court Square ....... 564-2537CiCi’s, 2035-91 E. Market St. ..................... 432-9099Ciro’s, 778 E. Market St. ............................ 434-5375Clementine Cafe, 153 S. Main St. ............... 801-8881Cuban Burger, 70 W. Water St. ................... 812-6970Finnigan’s Cove, 30 W. Water St. ............... 433-9874Jack Brown’s Burger & Beer, 80 S. Main St. 433-5225Jess’ Quick Lunch, 22 S. Main St. ............... 434-8282Joshua Wilton Inn, 412 S. Main St. ............. 434-4464L’Italia Restaurant, 815 E. Market St. ......... 433-0961Little Grill Collective, 621 N. Main St. ....... 434-3594Local Chop & Grill House, 56 W. Gay St. ... 801-0505L & S Diner, 255 N. Liberty St. ................... 434-5572Mr. J’s Bagels, 1635 E. Market St. .............. 564-0416O’Neills Grill, 221 University Blvd. ........... 574-4267Oriental Cafe, 563 University Blvd. ........... 801-8989Pano’s Restaurant, 3190 S. Main St. ........... 434-2367Shank’s Bakery, 49-A W. Water St. ............. 433-2253The Galley, 2430 S. Main St. ...................... 434-3518Traditions, 625 Mt. Clinton Pike ................ 438-0301Union Station, 128 W. Market St. ............... 437-0042Village Inn, 4979 S. Valley Pike ................. 434-7355

Points of InterestGrand Caverns, Grottoes ........................... 249-5705Massanutten Resort, Rt. 33 East .............. 289-9441Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon ................... 350-2510Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd. ............................. 568-3194Explore More Discovery Museum 150 S. Main St. ..................................... 442-8900Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Ctr. 212 S. Main St. ..................................... 432-8935Harrisonburg Fire Dept. Museum 101 N. Main St. (3rd floor) .................. 432-7703Heritage Museum: Harrisonburg- Rockingham Historical Society 382 High St., Dayton ........................ 879-2681Valley Turnpike Museum 212 S. Main St. ..................................... 432-8935Virginia Quilt Museum, 301 S. Main St. 433-3818

The city of Harrisonburg provides visi-tors with unsurpassed culinary options, a thriving arts community, endless outdoor adventures, and a diverse mix of perfor-mances, annual events, and festivals. The Appalachian Trail and Main Street Com-munity is populated with several cozy bed & breakfasts and luxurious hotels, each ready to welcome you with a unique lodg-ing experience.

GLEN’SFAIR PRICE STORE

“HARRISONBURG’S MOST UNUSUAL STORE”Monday-Friday 9:30-5, Saturday 11-5

540-434-8272Large Camera Dept.

includingCanon

Digital Cameras

“Canon USA one-yearlimited warranty”

GIFTS, VIRGINIA SOUVENIRS, NOVELTIES & COLLECTIBLES, MAGIC, TOYS & DOLLS,WIGS, CRAZY HATS, SUNGLASSES ANDMUCH, MUCH MORE...

www.GlensFairPrice.comGlensFairPrice@AOL.com

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Best Western, Exit 247, I-81. ...................... 433-6089Budget Inn, 687 E. Market St. ..................... 434-3687Candlewood Suites, Exit 247, I-81 ............ 437-1400Comfort Inn, Exit 247, I-81. ....................... 433-6066Come On Inn, Exit 243, I-81 ....................... 434-6700Country Inns & Suites, Exit 243, I-81 ......... 433-2400Courtyard Marriott, Exit 247, I-81 .............. 432-3031Days Inn, Exit 245, I-81 .............................. 433-9353Econo Lodge, Exit 247, I-81 ....................... 433-2576Economy Inn, Exit 251, I-81 ....................... 434-5301Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1946 Medical Ave. .. 433-9333Hampton Inn, Exit 247, I-81 ........................432-1111Hampton Inn, Exit 243, I-81 ....................... 437-0090Holiday Inn, Exit 247, I-81 ......................... 433-2521Holiday Inn Express, Exit 243, I-81 ............ 433-9999Microtel Inn & Suites, Exit 243, I-81 .......... 437-3777Motel 6, Exit 247, I-81 ................................ 433-6939Quality Inn, Exit 247, I-81 .......................... 442-1515Ramada Inn, Exit 243, I-81 ......................... 434-9981Residence Inn, 1945 Deyerle Ave. .............. 437-7426Rockingham Motel, Exit 243, I-81 ............. 433-2538Sleep Inn, Exit 247, I-81 ............................. 433-7100Super 8 Motel, Exit 243, I-81 ...................... 433-8888Valley Suites, 2420 S. Main St. ................... 437-1440Village Inn, Exit 243, I-81, US 11 S. .......... 434-7355

CampgroundsHarrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA I-81, Exit 257, Rt. 608 ........................... 896-8929Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon .................... 350-2510Swift Run Campground, Elkton ................. 298-8086

AccommodationsHARRISONBURG HARRISONBURG, VA

Our convenient locationat I-81, Exit 247-A, makesus the perfect location fortravelers in the beautifulShenandoah Valley!

Call now for reservations at 540-432-1111,toll-free at 1-800-Hampton, or book

on-line at www.hamptoninn.com85 University Blvd., Harrisonburg

1946 Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA540-433-9333

www.marriottharrisonburg.com

Brand NewFairfield Inn & Suites

Spacious quest rooms with microwave,mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and

32” flat screen HD TVsEnjoy our Indoor pool and whirlpool, 24 hour fitness center and business libraryComplimentary continental breakfast,

internet, and local phone callsConveniently located near

Downtown, JMU, Massanutten Resort,Skyline Drive, Rockingham Memorial

Hospital and golfingJust off I-81 at exit 247A

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ploration, allowing travelers to appreciate picturesque views during their activity of choice. Avid cyclers can ride comfortably and freely in this Bike-Friendly community and Ride Center, fly-fishers can bask in the wildlife-rich waters of Lake Shenandoah, golfers can tee off at the environmental-ly-friendly Heritage Oaks Golf Course, and hikers can choose between tackling a stretch of the Appalachian Trail or taking a simple stroll through the 125-acre Edith J. Carrier Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A city with deep-rooted agritourism ef-forts, Harrisonburg also makes it easy to turn your trip into a green getaway. Not only is the city home to a lively farmer’s market featuring local produce and artisan gems, but it also houses a community of restaurants that bring farm-fresh to life in their unique dishes. So soak in the views of Harrisonburg’s breathtaking outdoor scenery, explore the local flavor of the area, and stop through some of the city’s 33 Vir-ginia Green businesses, creating your own unique activity-filled green getaway.

Take a self-guided walking tour through downtown Harrisonburg, a bustling Arts & Cultural District populated with unique clothing boutiques, specialty shops, mu-sic and book stores, galleries, museums, and more. Focused revitalization efforts as part of the Virginia Main Street Pro-gram have helped downtown Harrison-burg grow into a vibrant dining and arts scene, all while keeping the historic charm the area has long been known for. From authentic Irish dishes at Corgans’ Publick House to unique Ethiopian cuisine at Blue Nile, Harrisonburg’s variety of locally-owned restaurants take visitors and resi-dents on a culinary trip around the world. Harrisonburg’s location at the heart of the Shenandoah Valley just minutes from the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest makes it anideal spot for outdoor adventure and ex-

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(540) 432-1383houseofoak.com

2265 South Main StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801

(in Duke’s Plaza)

Mon - Fri - 10AM - 7PMSaturday - 10AM - 6PM

Now Open Sundays1PM - 5PM

Begin your adventure in downtown Harrisonburg, where hospitable travel spe-cialists at the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center will welcome you with maps, guides, and additional city informa-tion to help you plan your Harrisonburg getaway. Within the Visitor Center at 212 S. Main Street, you’ll also find the Valley Turnpike Museum, the Civil War Orienta-tion Center, and Rocktown Gift Shoppe.

Glen’s Fair Price StoreHarrisonburg’s Most Unusual Store

Glen’s Fair Price Store, one of down-town’s top destinations since 1941, is the kind of place you have to see to believe. What’s in the overcrowded aisles? You will find professional photography equip-ment, vintage candy and whoopee cush-ions, thousands of Halloween costumes, a toy store in the basement, Hummel figurines, Madame Alexander dolls and so much more. Be sure to say hi to owners Melinda and Gary (Glen’s kids), who say they don’t have customers, just friends. Located at 227 N. Main Street. Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm.

House of Oak & Sofas Come visit us! You will be amazed at our outstanding collection of Flexsteel so-fas and Amish-craft-ed wood furniture. We have built a five-state customer base due to our attention to detail and service. If we don’t have the item you need, we offer many resources for custom-crafted furniture. Many customers tell us we have the best furniture store in the state. Stop by and de-cide for yourself. We think Flexsteel sofas and recliners are a great buy: especially since you can choose from 200 frame styles and 1,000 fabrics. And our Amish dining and bedroom furniture gallery fea-tures oak, cherry, hickory and maple in 14 stain choices and any color of paint--from traditional to contemporary. Make the trip and see why once people buy from us they usually are customers for life. Located at 2265 South Main Street in Harrisonburg.

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OASIS Fine Art & Craft Gallery, 103 S. Main St. Harrisonburg Virginia’s premiere art-ist cooperative is part of the city’s Arts & Cultural District! At OASIS Fine Art & Craft, experience creativity in gloriously diverse forms. You always buy local at the gallery, because works are nearly all by Shenandoah Valley region artists and artisans. Learn from friendly artists or vol-unteers who staff the gallery–we welcome your questions. Enjoy works by 40 out-standing artists exhibiting at any time. Be our guest at one of our exciting events – one-person shows, theme shows, free live concerts, classes and more.

Harrisonburg offers abundant shop-ping choices from artisan works and handcrafted gifts to national favor-ites and fashion boutiques. We are at the center of antique shopping in the Shenandoah Valley, with upscale fur-niture stores that offer heirloom quali-ty. Our farm-to-table options provide a “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” shopping ex-perience at local markets, farm stands, vineyards and orchards. Harrisonburg is Virginia’s first Arts & Cultural District. The city boasts a vibrant arts community, spearheaded under The Arts Council of the Valley. In the charming city of Harrisonburg, explore a diverse offering of visual and performing arts at First Friday art walks, Court Square Theater, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, Larkin Arts, Downtown Harrisonburg, muse-ums, Art in the Park, artisan centers, galleries, and restaurants.

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November-March 10am-4pmApril-October 9am-5pm Open Daily

One of the most historical and secluded places in the United States, the Grand Caverns is a hidden gem that will tantalize the eyes and touch the heart of civil war history seekers. Grand Caverns is nestled centrally in the Shenandoah Valley in the beautiful Town of Grottoes, Virginia. The Caverns were discovered accidentally during the early 1800’s and since have continuously been open to the public. The caverns offer fascinating formations in-cluding stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and flowstone. Most unique however, are the extraordinary cave shield formations and vertical bedding of limestone layers. Each room visited in the caverns offers a unique experience into a veiled world where history is preserved and waiting to be discovered.

Grand CavernsGrottoes, Virginia

Caroling in the Caverns Join us on December 6 at 6-8pm when the Grottoes Ruritan Club presents a fun night of fellowship and caroling inside Grand Caverns. Tours will leave the en-trance building every 15 minutes and last approximately 30 minutes each. Proceeds of this event will benefit the South River Boys & Girls Club and Grottoes Ruritan Club Scholarship fund. There will be 3 different groups per-forming in the cave and visitors will visit each group and listen or sing if they like in 3 different rooms of the cave. The cave will be decorated for the Holidays and will be viewed by candlelight and hand lan-terns just as it would have been viewed in the 1800s. There will also be musical entertainment in the entrance building. Children are free with a small gift of a book, game, or art supply. If the child brings a handmade ornament for our tree they will receive a pass to visit Grand on another day with an adult. Adult admis-sion is $5.

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Harrisonburg’s Best Hamburgerwith fresh, pure Angus Beef

The finest gourmet, old fashioned Ice Cream in the Valley

Full Sandwich Menu, Saturday BuffetHomemade Baked Goods

Hand-pulled Cappuccinos, Lattes, andIced Coffee Drinks540-437-1901

Great Foodin a friendly,

Familyatmosphere

Cotton ● Flannel ● FleeceNotions ● Classes ● Machine Quilting

And sew much more!

540-421-3309SewClassicFabrics@gmail.com

Your one-stopshopping experience

all under one roof offering

specialty food, furniture, antiques,

kitchenware,gifts, jewelry,

western apparel,home & garden,

and so much more.

• Quality baking ingredients • Nuts • Dried Fruit • Spices • Cheese (homemade spreads) • Bulk Candy • Homemade Fudge • Sugar Free, too

FREE Samples every day540-434-8876

www.GrandmasPantryVa.com

Save when you shop at Jeff’s PX(Vintage-Urban Camo for all)

Fatigues • Shorts • Boots • HatsMilitary Apparel, Gear and

AccessoriesWe Do Photo Dog Tags

540-434-2777

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1 Mile South of Exit 243 on Route 11 HarrisonburgOpen 6 Days Mon.-Sat., Closed Sunday

540-433-3929www.shenandoahmarket.net

The Valley’s most unique kitchen

specialtystore

540-438-8344www.KitchenKupboard.com

Great brands such as: • Zyliss • OXO Good Grips • RADA Cutlery • Gift Certificates

• Many Unique Gadgets!

SHANE’SThe valley’s western-wear

store since 1992!Come shop with the cowboys!

Boots Hats ApparelBelts Gifts Tack Saddles

shaneshv.va@gmail.com540 433-3401

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Lone PineLighting

LAMP SHADESLarge selection of glass

and fabric shades

PARTSMany Parts Available for Oil or Electric Lamps

Ultra-Pure Lamp OilBring Your Lamp in for a

Personalized Fitting

Hours:Thurs-Sat 9-6

Rt. 42 South, Dayton540-879-9899

FeaturingCountry/Primitive DecorBaskets - Candles - Dolls - Pottery

Nanny’s NookTime-tested products of yesteryear

Rawleigh - WatkinsStanley Home - Fuller Brush

Well Feathered NestFashion Jewelry - Scarves

Purses - Accessories

Mon-Fri, 10-5 and Sat 10-4 540-879-3737

201 Main Street • Dayton, VA

213 Main StreetDayton, VA

SMALL APPLIANCESCLOTHES • TOYS • BOOKS

PURSES • JEWELRYBABY EQUIPMENT

. . . and much more!

THE HERITAGE MUSEUMHARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

Come see why visitors say, “I had no idea!”382 High Street • Dayton, VA 22821

540-879-2616www.heritagecenter.com

Dayton is a small town located in the center of the Shenandoah Valley, two miles south of Harrisonburg along Route 42, and is one of the oldest settled communities in Rockingham County, and the County’s second oldest incorporated town. Home to about 1,500 people, Dayton is sur-rounded by prime agricultural farmland, mostly owned by members of the Old Or-der Mennonite community. With working farms and open spaces, traveling through Dayton and the surrounding area is a step back to an earlier time where horse-drawn buggies remain a common form of travel on rural roads throughout the community. Visit the Town of Dayton’s website at www.daytonva.us for detailed informa-tion on events and other information.

The Town of Dayton

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The Triangle EmporiumLocal Histories & Genealogies

Used BooksAntique Glass & China

209 Main St., Dayton, VA 22821540-879-2196

Open most Thur-Sat 10-4Other hours by appointment

The Cottage223 Main St., Dayton540-879-3003Wed-Sat 10-5

vintage accessorieswonderful gifts & cool junk

https://www.facebook.com/thecottagedayton

Shopping in Dayton is a unique experience as you browse through the Dayton Farmers Market, a place where you can feel welcome with more than 20 specialty shops. Shop for a variety of merchandise, includ-ing items made with local, skilled hands. There are other unique shops around town where you will find glass art, gifts, crafts, primitives, antiques and collectibles, modern furniture, as well as a place to find all of your sew-ing and quilting needs. Also, nearby is the Silver Lake Mill, a landmark structure that now houses a store of-fering mill themed products, gifts and commemorative collectibles.

Visit the Specialty Shops in Dayton

Discover Historic Dayton: Small Town, Hometown, Downtown

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The Town of Dayton offers lots of fun-filled events from spring until the winter holidays. Dayton’s oldest and most popu-lar event is the Dayton Autumn Celebra-tion, also known as “Dayton Days,” an arts and crafts festival held annually on the first Saturday in October. The festival attracts an estimated 20,000 attendees an-nually to indulge in the culture, arts and handmade crafts of over 300 vendors from numerous states, and a wide variety of delicious foods. Other events include the Dayton Redbud Arts & Crafts Festival held in the spring, movie nights and live music during the summer, and the annual Dayton Christmas Parade. If you’re up for tough competition by testing your physical abilities, while help-ing to support our wounded veterans at the same time, be sure to sign up to compete at the annual Dayton Muddler, a 3.2 mile adventure course through historic Dayton on the first Saturday in August.

The Heritage Museum Dayton is rich in history and tradition. Through the quiet streets, some very pic-turesque and richly decorated buildings can be found. A walking tour of Dayton begins at The Heritage Museum, located at 382 High St, which is also the official His-toric Dayton Welcome Center. The Heri-tage Museum offers galleries, changing exhibits, electric map of Stonewall Jack-son’s Valley Campaign of 1862, and an extensive genealogy library. Some of the interesting buildings in Dayton were once part of the Shenandoah College campus. Founded in 1875 by A. P. Funkhouser and J. N. Fries, the school was first known as Shenandoah Seminary. In 1960, the college moved to Winchester and later changed its name to Shenandoah University.

The Daniel Harrison House The Daniel Harrison House, also known as Fort Harrison, which is the oldest house in Dayton and one of the oldest in Rock-ingham County. The two-story stone house was built around 1749 by Daniel Harrison, the first settler of Dayton, and is open to visitors every weekend from May through October, and for groups by appointment.

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The town of Bridgewater has always been one of the most prosperous towns in Rockingham County with businesses focusing primarily on Main Street. The shops are located among the closely packed mid nineteenth-century dwellings and buildings cloaked with rich Victorian decoration typical of the Valley’s turnpike towns. With few major intrusions in the older part of town, Bridgewater Historic District exhibits the charm and character of the town at the turn of the century. Bridgewater is rich in Mennonite culture and horse-drawn buggies can often be seen both in town and on the country roads nearby. Bridgewater is home of Bridgewater College that offers a quiet, safe and charm-ing environment in which to learn. Students are surrounded by historical attractions including famous caverns and significant Civil War battlefields, and in an area known for its local artisans, music festivals, re-sorts, museums and dining. The friendly merchants invite you to shop with them while visiting Bridgewa-ter and enjoy the summer programs and activities as well as taking a leisurely stroll through the town’s history.

Bridgewater AccommodationsBRIDGEWATER

Bridgewater Inn & Cottage 104 W. College St. ................................. 828-4619Crimson Inn,116 N. Main St. ..................... 828-4661

Points of InterestBridgewater College 402 E. College St. .................................. 828-8000Doug Will Tennis Center Grove & Green Sts. ................................ 607-0596Sandy Bottom Golf Course East College St. ...................................... 828-3705

RestaurantsBistro on North Main 610 N. Main St. ...................................... 828-2266Bob-A-Rea’s, 305 N. Main St. ................... 828-3433Dairy Queen, 506 N. Main St. ................... 828-0939 Domino’s Pizza, 630 N. Main St. .............. 828-1777Francesco’s Ristorante, 101 Main St. ........ 828-3255El Charro, 300 N. Main St. ........................ 828-4027McDonalds, 516 N. Main St. ..................... 828-7469New York Flying Pizza 415 N. Main St. ...................................... 828-4050Papa John’s, 610 N. Main St. ..................... 828-2727Perfect Pizza, 118 N. Main st. .................... 828-4700Red Apple Chinese, 205 S. Main St. .......... 828-3598Sergio’s Pizza, 425 N. Main St. ................. 828-6651Wild Woods BBQ, 610-C N. Main St. ....... 828-2277

Historic Old Bank Building, ca. 1867Currently occupied by Cottage Crafts

Bridgewater Historical Society Museum

Located in theHistoric Old Bank Building - 1867

540-828-3718219 S. Main St., Bridgewater

Large selection of seasonal school towels; school pro barrettes; school seasonal ornaments; pins and decorations; knitted scarves/dish cloths; hand woven hats. ALL HANDMADE!!

Cottage Crafts

“Gateway to the Highlands”In the ♥ of the George Washington Forest

Beautiful Rooms, Food, AntiquesAll at reasonable prices

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16 mi. W. of Staunton (540) 939-4164

The Shenandoah Mtn. Inn

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CIVIL WAR BATTLE SITES

POINTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

LIVE THEATER

3848 Stonewall Jackson Hwy.White Post, VA 22663

(540) 869-2222 • Fax: (540) 869-0951Web Site: www.dinosaurland.com

Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Commemoration of the Civil War New Market, VA

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The historic city of Staunton is conve-niently located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains is a must for every visitor to Virginia. A guided or self-guided walking tour through five National Historic Districts will transport you through Staunton’s 250-year heritage. Staunton has one ar-chitectural advantage over most of other small towns in the Shenandoah Valley: it was unscathed in the Civil War, and many of its 18th and early 19th century homes and buildings still stand and are wonder-fully preserved. There are more than sixty shops and twenty restaurants packed into the architecturally-rich and compact downtown. This compact urban area still retains its l9th-century charm and “Main Street” ambience. Although Staunton was founded in 1747, most of the buildings date from the “boom” years between 1860 and 1920. Downtown Staunton, one of Virginia’s finest collections of Victorian era architecture. Relax and unwind at a hospitable ho-tel, Inn or Bed and Breakfast. Staunton’s historic charm and warm hospitality will make your visit an unforgettable excursion into America’s past.

Mary Baldwin College

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

Frontier Culture Museum 1820s American Farm

Blackfrier’s Playhouse

AccommodationsSTAUNTON

Best Western, I-81, Exit 222 .......................885-1112Budget Motel, 816 Greenville Ave. ........... 887-1214Comfort Inn, I-81, Exit 222 ....................... 886-5000Coral Gardens B&B, 216 W. Frederick St. 885-6556Days Inn, I-81, Exit 225 ............................. 248-0888Days Inn, I-81, Exit 217 ............................. 337-3031Econo Lodge, I-81, Exit 222 ...................... 885-5158Econo Lodge, I-81, Exit 213 ...................... 337-1231Frederick House, 28 N. New St. ................ 885-4220Hampton Inn, I-81, Exit 220 ...................... 886-7000Hampton Inn, I-64, Exit 91 ........................ 213-9500Holiday Inn, I-81, Exit 225 ........................ 248-6020Howard Johnson, 268 N. Central Ave. ....... 886-5330Inn at Old Virginia,1329 Commerce Rd. ... 248-4650Knights Inn, I-81, Exit 227 ........................ 248-8981Montclair B&B, 320 N. New St. ................ 885-8832Motel 6, I-81, Exit 225 ................................248-5111Olde Staunton Inn, 260 N. Lewis St. ......... 886-0193Quality Inn, I-81, Exit 222 ......................... 887-0200Red Roof Inn, I-81, Exit 222 ..................... 885-3117Relax Inn, I-81, Exit 217 ............................ 337-0207Sleep Inn, I-81, Exit 222 ............................ 887-6500Stonewall Jackson Hotel, 24 S. Mkt. St. .... 885-4848

Points of InterestBlackfriars Playhouse, 35 S. New St. ........ 851-1733Eavers Classic Cars, Exit 217, I-81 ........... 337-1126Frontier Culture Museum, I-81, Exit 222 . 332-7850R.R. Smith Center for History & Art 20-22 S. New St. .................................... 886-8755Staunton Visitors Center, 35 S. New St. .... 332-3971Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Library Coalter & Frederick Sts. ........................ 885-0897

RestaurantsAmerican Cafe, 125 S. Augusta St............. 885-0177Baja Bean Co., 9 W. Beverley St. .............. 885-9988Beverley Restaurant, 12 E. Beverley St. .... 886-4317Byers Street Bistro, 18 Byers St. ............... 887-6100Chili’s Bar & Grill, 1025 Richmond Rd. ... 887-0082Clocktower Tavern, 27 W. Beverley St. ..... 213-2403Cracker Barrel, 1316 Jefferson Hwy. ......... 885-7550Cranberry’s Grocery, 7 S. New St. ............. 885-4755 Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 32 N. New St. .. 887-0005Depot Grille, 42 Middlebrook Ave. ........... 885-7332Edelweiss, I-81, Exit 213 ........................... 337-1203Five Guys, 1013 Richmond Ave. ............... 885-8861Great Wall, 116 Statler Square ................... 885-2043Emilio’s Italian, 23 E. Beverley St. ............ 885-0102Kathy’s, 705 Greenville Ave. ..................... 885-4331Luigi’s Pizza, 111 N. Augusta St................ 886-5016Maria’s Italian, 901 Greenville Ave. .......... 887-3330Massaki Japanese, 1027 Richmond Rd. ..... 886-9191Mill Street Grill, 1 Mill St.......................... 886-0656Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant, I-81, Exit 222 ..... 886-1833Red Lobster, 1477 Greenville Ave. ............ 887-7582Shenandoah Pizza, 19 E. Beverley St. ....... 213-0008Waffle House, 1302 Richmond Rd. ........... 885-5546Wright’s Dairy Rite, 346 G-ville Ave. ....... 886-0435Zynodoa, 115 E. Beverley St. .................... 885-7775

CampgroundsShenandoah Valley KOA Kampground I-81, Exit 227, Rt. 781, Verona .............. 248-2746Walnut Hills, I-81, Exit 217 ....................... 337-3920

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• Featuring •Fresh Cut Steaks - Pork Chops

Seafood - Country HamSoups - Pies and Breads

Kathy’s offers an extensive breakfast menu which is served all day, along with daily lunch specials, a great lunch

and dinner menu is also offered.Open Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

705 Greenville Ave., Staunton, VA540 885 4331

www.Kathys-Restaurant.com

The Candle & Gift ShopYankee, Colonial, Wood Wick and

Soy Wax CandlesLarge Display of

Dept. 56 Snowbabies & Snowbunnies(many retired pieces @ 40% off)

208 Laurel Hill Rd., Suite 116Exit 227 off I-81, Verona

540-248-4759

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Armed with a Historic Staunton Founda-tion Walking Tour map, Staunton is best explored by foot. The visitor can stroll leisurely into the past surrounded by ex-amples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Chateauesque, Queen Anne, and Georgian Revival architecture. On Beverley Street in the city center stands Trinity Episcopal Church sur-rounded by its colonial graveyard. The first Augusta Parish Church was built on this site in 1763. The present church, a distin-guished example of early Gothic Revival architecture, was begun in 1855. Staunton is the home of the Frontier Culture Museum, an international living history facility depicting working farms and traditional cultures of 17th, 18th, and 19th century England, Germany, Northern Ireland, and America, and the birthplace of the nation’s 28th President. The beautiful Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and research library, overlooking the old town is open year round for tours. Enjoy a night of the-ater at the Blackfriars Playhouse, the only re-creation in the world of Shakespeare’s legendary indoor theatre. Also an art lover should not miss the gallery of the Staunton Augusta Fine Arts Center at the R. R. Smith Center for History & Art. The Gypsy Hill Park is a major attraction with golf course, Lake Tams, duck pond, bandstand for free Monday night concerts by the Stonewall Brigade Band in the summer, and ballpark that is home to the Staunton Braves. Staunton is a shopper’s delight, too. Award-winning restorations of Victorian storefronts in the Beverley and Wharf Historic Districts now house shops for antiques, crafts, gifts, books, gourmet foods, specialty clothing, and much more.

Staunton’s HistoricAttractions & Museums

Visit us Online

Your Guide to the Shenandoah Valley

Alpha and OmegaAntique Mall

402 Folly Mills Station Rd.Staunton, VA

Located at Exit 217 off I-81 • 540-337-3377

A Unique shopping experience in an Old Barn Setting. Two Floors of Antiques and Collectibles.

Open Daily 10-6 • Pet Friendly

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One of the Shenandoah Valley’s great finds is located in Staunton. Known as the restaurant “so good” she put her name on it. Kathy’s is located at 705 Greenville Ave. Everyone knows that when you find out where the locals go, that is the place to be! With over 26 years at this location, lo-cals and tourists will tell you that a bet-ter pancake cannot be found. Kathy’s of-fers an extensive breakfast menu which is served all day, along with daily lunch specials, a great lunch and dinner menu is also offered. Real food, real people, a real delight! Be sure to pickup a bag of the pancake mix as you leave. If you’re visiting the area, make it a must to go to Kathy’s.

Kathy’s Restaurant Staunton Visitors Center

Stop in while you are browsing Historic Downtown Staunton, to get information on attractions and events happening while you are visiting.

Open 9:30 AM-5:30 PM35 South New Street

Staunton, VA540-332-3971 • 800-342-7982

www.visitstaunton.com

The Wharf Historic District The area of Staunton surrounding the railroad station is known as The Wharf, a curious name for a neighborhood that is nowhere near a wharf! In fact, the name is an histori-cal one dating to the 19th century. The warehouses in this neighborhood reminded people of buildings that you might see along a wharf. In Staunton’s case, the railroad acts in same manner as a wharf, and in fact, the neighborhood’s old ware-houses really do look like those that one might see along the waterfront of a port city. The Wharf Historic District harks to the days when the railroad changed Staunton from a rural village to a center of com-merce. Since 1972 the Wharf Historic District has been on the National Register of Historic Places, and its depot and other preserved buildings houses restaurants, antique shops and specialty boutiques.

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Mill Street Grill“A Staunton Tradition”

At Mill Street Grill we try to balance good q u a l i t y f o o d with fast fun ef-ficient service, all in the cozy confines of a turn of the cen-tury flourmill. Since opening in 1992, our goal has been to be the most consistent restaurant in the area. Our large number of repeat custom-ers will attest to that fact. At the Mill, no one is a stranger. We treat you better than family, we feed you well, but we don’t ask you to do the dishes. We’ll tailor your evening to suit you if it can be done, and is reasonable, we try to be accommodating. Don’t be shy...WE’RE NOT! So give us a shot, you won’t regret it. Just remember, “There is nothing run-of the-mill about Mill Street Grill”.

• Steaks • Ribs • Salads •• Sandwiches • Pasta • Seafood •

• Fresh Baked Breads •Best BBQ Ribs in the Valley

Serving the Valley for over 22 yearsMon.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-10:30 p.m.

Serving Brunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m./winter

Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m./summer540-886-0656

1 MILL ST. • STAUNTON, VA

Rocky’s Gold, Silver & Antique Center is a store like no other! Rocky’s offers ster-ling silver flatware, both new and estate. Sterling Christ-mas ornaments, h o l l o w w a r e , stainless and silver plate. Our Jewelry Depart-ment carries ev-erything from a $3 sterling toe ring to a 3 carat diamond solitaire ring. Beautiful three stone rings, earrings and an-niversary band always at wholesale prices. The Antique Center showcases the best antiques in the Shenandoah Valley. Conveniently located on Route 11 just off Exit 235, I-81, Weyers Cave. If you are planning a trip to our area be sure to allow time to stop by. With many nearby attrac-tions, it is well worth your time.

Rocky’s Gold, Silver & Antique Center

Experience a world of forgotten ways and lost traditions, inspired by the Old West. North Mountain Outfitter rekindles the cowboy way of life by providing rid-ers with a unique wilderness adven-ture. Explore the picturesque moun-tains of the George Washington National Forest within Vir-ginia’s own Shenandoah Valley. North Mountain Outfitter creates the ul-timate adventure with half day, full day, and overnight stays. Come and enjoy a light half day ride with a snack for 3 to 4 hours or spend the day with us where we will ride for 5 to 6 hours and provide you with lunch. For the outdoor buff, one of our overnight packages is perhaps, right up your alley. Sleep among the stars at our base camp in tents with cots, or enjoy our ranch bunkhouse, for a more comforting rustic stay. Enjoy the tastes of down-home cooking while you’re here. See ad page 35.

Horseback Riding & Trail Rides

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The Augusta Military Academy Mu-seum is located in the 130-year-old home of the school’s founder, Professor Charles S. Roller. The dwelling was constructed just after the Civil War and has been restored to the interior and ex-terior look of the late 1800s. Those in-terested in architecture and construction will find a small display of 19th Century construction techniques. The house sits in a grove of old trees next to the stately barracks which housed academy cadets beginning in 1915 until the school closed in 1984. The site is on the US Interior Depart-ment’s National Register of Historic Places. The museum is open Tuesday thru Sunday 10 ‘til 4.

Visit the AMA

Museum at Ft.

Defiance

Visit theAMA MUSEUMHistoric uniforms,weapons, trophies,

troops march instirring videos!!

Fort Defianceon Route 116 miles N.

of Staunton

The depiction of a cadets life at Virginia’soldest military preparatory school

Open Wednesday thru Sunday 10 ‘til 4No Admission Charge - Handicapped accessible

540/248-3007 - www.amaalumni.orgA Virginia Time Traveler Museum

Frontier Culture Museum & Mary Baldwin College92 Guest Rooms & Suites • Free WI-FIComplimentary Daybreak® Breakfast

Free Truck Parking • Pets Allowed

273-D Bells Lane, Staunton • Exit 225, I-81540-248-0888 or Fax: 540-248-2736

www.daysinn-staunton.comdaysinn.staunton@gmail.com

Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell

Natural Chimneys Park in Mt. Solon is a beautiful park and campground with abundant facilities and proximity to su-perb outdoor recreational options, includ-ing biking, hiking and fishing. It’s hard to imagine, but the Shenandoah Valley was once the floor of a great inland sea. Centuries ago, as that sea receded, the forces of nature carefully etched out an awe-inspiring formation of solid rock. The seven Natural Chimneys tower as much as 120 feet above the pastoral terrain offering onlookers a sight unrivaled in majesty. Natural Chimneys Park offers more than simply the splendor of towering limestone formations. Both day visitors and those who choose to stay overnight in the seasonal campground find plenty of space and opportunities for recreation, re-laxation and fellowship.

Natural Chimneys Park

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Formed in 1847, Highland County, Virginia is often referred to as “Virgin-ia’s Switzerland.” Known for its pristine scenic beauty and rural charm, this land is also full of vast woodlands and sheep and cattle grazing farms. Highland Coun-ty, is located in the Allegheny Mountains between the eastern border of West Vir-ginia and western border of the famed Shenandoah Valley. It is one of the least populated counties in the east and boasts one of the highest mean elevations of any county east of the Mississippi River. Timeless country stores, antiques, arts & crafts shops add to the charm of making Highland County special.

Highland CountyVirginia

Discover Highland County

The Highland CountyChamber of Commerce

P. O. Box 223Monterey VA 24465

(540) 468-2550www.highlandcounty.org

Welcome to Highland County

Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Switzerland.” Travel back roads and mountain byways to the annual Highland Maple Festival. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County, Virginia, since 1958. Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of Amer-ican life. The Highland Maple Festival was des-ignated a “Local Legacy” by the Library of Congress in 1999.

Annual Highland Maple Festival

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Touring the Backroadsby Andrea Sutcliffe

Driving through the Shenandoah Val-ley, it’s hard to believe you’re just 75 miles from the bustling beltways of the nation’s capital. Every turn in the road re-veals another photo-worthy image of stun-ning mountain views, scenic rolling fields, or quaint towns and villages. From wind-ing country roads and Mennonite farms to the dramatic river confluence at Harpers Ferry, the Shenandoah Valley has been at-tracting visitors for more than 200 years. Most people know the Shenandoah Val-ley for its Civil War era history, including Robert E. Lee’s capture of John Brown at Harpers Ferry in 1859, Stonewall Jack-son’s Valley Campaign of 1862, and the Battle of New Market in 1864. Fewer know that the Winchester area was home to George Washington, explorer Richard Byrd, novelist Willa Cather, and singer Patsy Cline. Or that Thomas Jefferson owned the geologic wonder known as Natural Bridge. Or that the McCormick Farm near Steeles Tavern was the site of a revolutionary breakthrough in agriculture in the early 1800s. Touring the Shenandoah Valley back-roads takes you through the valley to these places and more, areas of unspoiled countryside and Appalachian landscapes within easy range of metropolitan centers. In every tour, you’ll see homes, churches, and buildings that date to the 1700s and 1800s. This brings history to life for back-roads travelers by finding significant plac-es and events along the way. The tours often go for miles without passing a single billboard, cell-phone tower, or fast-food restaurant. Instead, the backroads lead through lush forests, over rolling green hills and fields, and around apple and peach orchards. You’ll cross sparkling rivers and streams, pass stunning mountain and valley vistas, and discover towns and villages that have retained their old look and feel. In these places, the fas-cinating stories of the Shenandoah Valley wait to be discovered.

Mountain Overlook, Highland County

Old Stagecoach Inn, Mauzy

Shenandoah River, Page County

Silver Lake Mill, Dayton

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Plumb House Museum, 1012 W. Main Street

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesboro is known for many attractions, but mainly for the people. The townspeople have a sincerity, which combined with a friendly, helpful nature, welcomes visitors and makes them feel at home. This has been true since the establishment of Waynesboro in 1797. The town was named for General Anthony Wayne, a hero of the Revolutionary War. The railways cross in Waynesboro, which made it a great industrial location. Tour the streets that now cover the grounds of the Battle of Waynesboro. Stop at the Plumb House Museum, which was between the battle lines, and visit the Waynesboro Heritage Museum in down-town. The museum has a wonderful col-lection of pictures, photographs, antiques, and collectibles. The Fishburne Military School is located here, as well as the P. Buckley Moss Gallery, the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley Art Center. Waynesboro is near the intersecting point of the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering unlimited beauty. There is a great variety of recreational activities to enjoy. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, golf, horseback riding, swimming, canoe trips, and skiing are available. The events held each year include the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival, the Soap Box Derby Classic, and the Virginia Fall Foliage Festival and Art Show.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave.

Free Continental BreakfastSeasonal Outdoor Pool

640 W. Broad St., WaynesboroPhone: (540) 942-1171

Welcome to the Quality Inn, near Fishburne Mili-tary School, P. Buckley Moss Museum, entrance to Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.

The Shenandoah Valley’sArt Source

and preferred custom framer forover 2 decades

Valley Framing Studio & Gallery328 W. Main St., Waynesboro

540-943-7529www.valleyframing.us

P. Buckley Moss Gallery, 329 W. Main Street

Belle Hearth B&B, 320 S. Wayne Ave. ..... 943-1910Best Western Plus, Exit 94, I-64 ................ 942-1100Budget Inn, 2240 W. Main St..................... 942-9551Colony House Motor Lodge,

US 250 E., Exit 99, I-64 ....................... 942-4156Comfort Inn, Exit 94, I-64 ......................... 932-3060Days Inn, US 340, Exit 94, I-64 ................. 943-1101Hampton Inn, I-64, Exit 91 ........................ 213-9500Holiday Inn Express, Exit 94, I-64 ............ 932-7170Iris Inn B&B, Rt. 624, Exit 96, I-64 .......... 943-1991Quality Inn, 640 W. Broad St. .................... 942-1171Residence Inn-Marriott, Exit 94, I-64 ........ 943-7426Royal Inn Motel, 2112 W. Main St. ........... 949-8253Skyline Motel, US 250 West ...................... 942-5251Speckled Trout B&B, 607 Oak Ave. .......... 946-4899Super 8 Motel, US 340, Exit 94, I-64 ........ 943-3888The Inn at Afton, Exit 99, I-64 ................... 942-5201Tree Streets Inn, 421 Walnut Ave. .............. 949-4484

CampgroundsMisty Mountain Camp Resort

Rt. 250 E. ...................................1-888-647-8900Sherando Lake, Rt. 664, Exit 96, I-64 ...... 942-9965Walnut Hills Campground

US 340, Exit 217, I-81/64 .................... 337-3920Waynesboro North 340 Campground

US 340 North, Exit 96, I-64 ................. 943-9573

Points of InterestBlue Ridge Parkway, Northern Entrance ..... 943-4716Fishburne Military School 225 S. Wayne Ave. ................................... 946-7700P. Buckley Moss Gallery 329 W. Main St. ....................................... 949-6473Plumb House Museum, 1021 W. Main ......... 943-3943Shenandoah Valley Art Center 126 S. Wayne Ave. ................................... 949-7662Skyline Drive, Mile 105.4 ........................... 999-3500Tourist Info. Center, Exit 99, I-64 ................ 943-5187Waynesboro Heritage Foundation Museum Main St. & Wayne Ave. ............................ 943-3943

AccommodationsWAYNESBORO

Waynesboro North340 Campground

Near Monticello, Caverns, Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway; in the Shenandoah Valley.

(540) 943-9573Route 340 North, Exit 96, I-64

1125 Eastside Hwy.Waynesboro, VA 22980

OPEN YEAR ROUND • FULL HOOK-UPS

CROSS STITCHSTATION

The Shenandoah Valley’s OnlyComplete

Counted Cross Stitch Shop!

• Punchneedle supplies• Vast selection of books and charts

• Linens and specialty fabrics• Great selection of ceramic buttons• DMC floss, silk, hand-dyed fibers,blending filaments plus many other

interesting fibers to stitch with.

1500 11th Street • Waynesboro, VA540-943-7742

(Located directly behind Arby’s)crosstitch_adelphia1@comcast.net

Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-4

COUNTED CROSS STITCHCUSTOM FRAMING

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www.visitwaynesboro.net

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RestaurantsWAYNESBORO

Applebees, 900 Lew DeWitt Blvd. ............ 949-7300Arby’s Restaurant, 204 Rosser Ave............ 943-2533Basic City Lunch, 408 N. Commerce Ave. 932-1790Boardwalk Café, 2556 Jefferson Hwy. ...... 941-8224Burger King, 1535 W. Broad St. ................ 943-2858Chauncey’s Smokehouse, 2323 W. Main St. . 221-2048Chickpeas Restaurant, 1107 W. Main St. ... 942-9711Chik-Fil-A, 710 Shenandoah Dr. ............... 932-9209Ciro’s Pizza, 901 Willow Oak Plaza .......... 942-5169Cracker Barrel, 101 Appletree Ln. ............. 942-0156Daily Grind, 125 Lucy Lane ...................... 943-7790Domino’s Pizza, 105 Lew DeWitt Blvd. .... 932-0000Ed’s Grill, 1221 E. Main St. ....................... 949-0225E&J’s Deli Pub, 2800 W. Main St.............. 221-2927El Puerto, 2120 W. Main St. ...................... 943-5317Gavid’s Steak House, 1501 W. Broad St. ... 949-6353Golden Corral, 51 Apple Tree Ln. ............. 941-2486Green Leaf Grill, 415 W. Main St. ............. 949-4416Hardee’s Restaurant, 1416 W. Main St. ..... 942-9798Jake’s Bar & Grill, 137 N. Wayne Ave. ..... 451-2252Heritage on Main, 309 W. Main St. ........... 946-6166Jo’s Place, 751 N. Delphine Ave. ............... 949-0221KFC, 2007 Rosser Ave. .............................. 942-1329Kline’s Dairy Bar, 1235 W. Main St. ......... 942-5282Little Caesar’s, 1327-B W. Broad St. ......... 943-1167Logan’s Roadhouse, 156 Lucy Ln. ............ 949-9925McAlister’s Deli, 740 E. Town Center Dr. 409-2079McDonald’s, 1501 W. Main St. .................. 943-3949Ming Garden, 245 Arch Ave. ..................... 942-8800Mi Rancho Mexican, 408 E. Main St. ....... 941-5980Outback Steakhouse, 28 Windigrove Dr. ... 941-0087Panera Bread, 1101 Red Top Orchard Rd. . 949-5804Papa John’s Pizza, 250 N. Poplar Ave. ...... 943-7272Pizza Hut, 1380 W. Broad St. .................... 943-9092Plaza Azteca, 23 Windigrove Dr. ............... 949-4205Purple Foot, 1035 W. Main St. ................... 942-9463Quizno’s,400 Tiffany Dr. ........................... 932-2022Ruby Tuesday, 1941 Rosser Ave. ............... 943-1610Scotto’s Italian, 1412 W. Broad St. ............ 942-8715Shoney’s, Rt. 340 and I-64, Exit 94 ........... 943-6044Sidelines Café, 115 Lucy Ln. ..................... 941-0007Sonic Drive-In, 108 Lucy Ln. .................... 941-3431Stella, Bella & Lucy’s, 327 W. Main St. .....949-5111Stone Soup Café, 980 W. Main St.............. 943-0084Subway, 1500 W. Main St. ......................... 943-8020Tailgate Grill, 1106 W. Broad St. ............... 941-8451Tastee Freeze, 325 E. Main St.................... 942-4555The Hot Spot, 901 W. Broad St.................. 949-5216Waffle House, 901 Lew DeWitt Blvd. ....... 943-6814Weasie’s Kitchen, 130 E. Broad St. ........... 943-0500Wendy’s, 2050 Rosser Ave. ........................ 943-4433

The City of Waynesboro and the surrounding area benefit from a wide variety of social, cultural, recreational and economic opportunities. The City is located on I-64, a major east – west thoroughfare for the region. It is within several miles of the Blue Ridge Park-way, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail – all major tourist attractions for the Eastern sec-tion of the nation. The South River cuts through the center of Waynesboro offer-ing recreational opportunities for fisher-man and boating enthusiasts including kayakers. The City has a rich tradition in the arts including the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, and the P. Buckley Moss Gallery. Local performing arts are also well established; two groups based downtown include the Waynesboro Players and the Wayne Theatre Alliance which has created the River City Radio Hour. The Wayne Theatre itself is in the midst of an historic rehabilitation. Upon completion, the theater will serve as an anchor for arts attractions to the community.

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Come visit our new gallery at 329 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980; PH: 540-949-6473. We’re ready for the holi-day season and our December 5-7 Christ-mas show that coincides with P. Buckley Moss’ Barn Open House. We have a full selection of holiday prints and gifts, in-cluding Pat’s new Christmas print Christ-mas at the Kringle’s. Our featured print for the season is Lone Spirit, which will be released during our December 5-7 show.

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The P. Buckley Moss Gallery of Waynesboro

Christmas at the Kringle’s

P. Buckley Moss Gallery329 West Main Street

Waynesboro, VA 22980(540) 949-6473

waynesborogallery@pbuckleymoss.com

Lone Spirit

Christmas Barn Show and Open House

December 5-7, 2014

This is a classic Moss piece, rich with Valley imagery. Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sun., 12:30-5:00 p.m. If you’re in the Blacksburg area, please also visit our sister gallery located at 223 Gilbert Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060; PH: 540-552-6446. Pat’s popular art was first inspired by the scenery and the people of the Shenan-doah Valley. Her images include the “Plain People” and many of the birds, animals, buildings, and sites that are native to this historic and scenic area. Visitors to our new gallery will discover that everything in Pat’s “friendly” art is rich in symbolism and meaning. Her al-most trademark pair of Canada Geese, for example, refer to the ancient belief that these proud birds, in art, represent Divine Providence and loyalty (probably because they arrive with the seasons and mate for life). A tour of Pat’s art, besides being a beautiful experience, is a fascinating les-son in the history of all art.

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Founded in 1879, Fishburne is the old-est accredited school operating in Vir-ginia and is the smallest of all military schools for boys in Virginia. Helping young men turn potential into achieve-ment for 135 years, FMS is committed to developing well-rounded graduates who are prepared to assume leadership roles in all walks of life.

Fishburne Military SchoolWildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conser-vation medicine, located in Waynesboro.Since its founding in 1982, the Center has cared for more than 60,000 wild animals – representing 200 species of birds, mam-mals, reptiles, and amphibians. Center staff are available to respond to a wide variety of questions concerning wildlife, human-wildlife interactions, and environmental issues. The Center’s front-desk is staffed seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Center at 540-942-945.

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Waynesboro Heritage Museum

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The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is lo-cated at 420 West Main Street. The hours are 9-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. It is lo-cated in a 1908 newly renovated bank build-ing at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Main Street downtown. Through a gift of resident, Mrs. Paul (Virginia) Ross, this building was renovated by the South River Development, Inc. in 2005-2007 for the Waynesboro Heri-tage Foundation. Exhibit galleries, nTelos audio-visual room, and gift shop are featured. Who isn’t captivated by the drama of the Civil War or enthralled by the memories held on the grounds of historic sites? For the his-tory buff in you, Waynesboro holds some valuable treasures. The Waynesboro Heri-tage Museum houses permanent galleries of relics from the town’s founding, industries, educational institutions, and more. Both the Waynesboro Heritage Mu-seum and the Plumb House are supported by the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation. This organization is also responsible for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Waynesborough, the last major battle of the Shenandoah Valley and the last battle of General Jubal A. Early. 540-943-3943.

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Blue Ridge Parkway

The Cabin At Humpback Rocks the National Park Ser-vice has recreated a typical mountain farm as it might have appeared shortly before the turn of the century. This site was originally a Land Grant tract, dispensed by the Governor of the Commonwealth to induce pioneers to settle the Blue Ridge Mountains and establish the border of the Western Frontier. Later this tract became known as the Wil-liam J. Carter Farm, when he purchased it for $3.00 per acre, Confederate money. The original buildings have long since disap-peared, but were replaced by other authentic pioneer buildings moved here from nearby and reassembled. The farm is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near mile post five. Access to the US Forest Service’s Sherando Lake is nearby, and a picnic area is located a few miles down the Parkway.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, sometimes called “America’s Favorite Drive”, is the most vis-ited unit of America’s National Park System. A drive down the Parkway provides stunning, long range vistas and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains. It is designed as a drive-awhile and stop-awhile experience, so please don’t be in a hurry. The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway inter-sects with the Skyline Drive at Afton Moun-tain in Waynesboro. It connects the Shenan-doah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a toll-free National Park which offers a spectacular view, quiet, leisurely travel along the mountain crests, and many recreational activities. The numerous pull-offs along the road offer beautiful outlooks perfect for photographs, campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The most famous of hiking trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Appalachian Trail, but there are many others in order to suit everyone. Peaceful meadows strewn with an abundance of native flowers such as azalea and dogwood can be easily discovered. Just off the exits, antique and craft shops, resorts, inns, hotels, rental homes, cabins, caverns, historical museums, and restaurants to suit all are located. Open year round to enable visitors to enjoy all four seasons, the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts 24 million people annually, and the numbers are growing steadily. The park information number at 828-298-0398 is your best source for up-to-date information on special events, blooms, or temporary closures due to weather conditions or construction.

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Pioneer Farm atHumpback Rocks

Rockfish Gap TouristInformation Center

The Rockfish Gap Information Center represents the entire State of Virginia, while featuring brochures, maps of at-tractions, lodging and dining facilities, and events of the Shenandoah Valley. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.I-64, Exit 99 (atop Afton Mountain)

540-943-5187

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On the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nelson County is located an easy 30 miles from the cities of Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Staunton. Bordered on the west by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the east by the James River, making for a varied topography ranging from rugged mountainous terrain to gently sloping river banks. The Blue Ridge Mountains, George Washing-ton National Forest, Crabtree Falls, the James River: you’re invited to experience adventure in this 471-square mile playground of unspoiled natural beauty. Take time to explore Nelson County by car, bicycle, boat, or on foot. Tour a vineyard or an orchard, fish in well-stocked trout streams, rest at a country inn, visit unique shops and attractions, meet talented artisans, and of course, take in the sublime scenery. Treat yourself to Wintergreen Resort, where every season creates a new menue of activities and indulgences-from golf and tennis and skiing, to nature walks and spa repose. Rich in history, Nelson County is home to such 18th and 19th century treasures as Woodson’s Mill and the elegantly restored Oak Ridge estate.

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The Sherando Lake Recreation Area, a very popular destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains that offers family camping, group camping, fam-ily picnic sites, a group picnic area, swimming and a sand beach, fishing and hiking. A 25 acre lake offers opportunities for swim-ming in a designated area with sand beach, fish-ing and boating, just a short walk across the road from the group picnic shelter. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Fishing is in stocked waters in spring and fall and visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National For-est stamp prior to fishing. During the season between Memorial Day to Labor Day, evening campfire programs are conducted on Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater for campers and area visitors. The nearest groceries and gas are located in Stuarts Draft, about a 15 minute drive from She-rando Lake Recreation Area. Ice and vending machines are available at the beach bathhouse pavilion. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location, but a pay phone is avail-able on site. From Interstate 64: Take exit 96 off Interstate 64. Go South on State Rt. 624. The road number changes to State Rt. 664 at Lyndhurst. Continue South on State Rt. 664 approximately 8 miles to the entrance.

Sherando Lake

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Stuarts Draft has long been known as the “Hub of Augusta County”, which is home to many major industries such as Hershey Chocolate, Hollister, McKee Foods, and Target Distribution Center to name a few. The business district is mainly located along the sprawling Route 340 which leads through the area. From farm land to shop-ping centers and specialty stores, Stuarts Draft offers a great opportunity for visitors to browse and shop. Your visit will be a relaxing experience to remember.

Arby’s, 2566 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .................. 338-3962Ciro’s Pizza, 28 Windmill Square ................ 337-4798Dairy Queen, 2647 Stuarts Draft Hwy. ........ 337-4115Domino’s, 2927 Stuarts Draft Hwy. ............. 337-4200Donut Delight, 2717 Stuarts Draft Hwy. ...... 337-2526El Gran Puerto, 62 Draft Ave. ...................... 324-0101Eldelweiss Restaurant, Exit 213, I-81 .......... 337-1203Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 2576 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .......................... 337-5008Hardee’s, 2578 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .............. 337-3234Old School House Restaurant 116 Draft Ave. ......................................... 337-2333Peking China II 2857 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .......................... 337-3886Sam’s Hot Dogs 2347 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .......................... 337-0733Sanzone’s Italian 2897 Stuarts Draft Hwy. .......................... 337-3373Scotto’s Trattoria 2691 Stuarts Draft Hwy ........................... 324-3950Subway, 2857 Stuarts Draft Hwy. ................ 337-2053

CampgroundsShenandoah Acres Campground 348 Lake Rd. ........................................... 324-1031Walnut Hills Campground, Rt. 340 S. .......... 337-3920

RestaurantsSTUARTS DRAFT

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Cyrus McCormick Farm and Workshop The McCormick Farm, also known as Walnut Grove, was the family farm of Cyrus Hall McCormick, who improved and patented the mechanical reaper and “brought about the greatest revolution in farming since the inven-tion of the plow.” From a meager beginning in a small blacksmith shop in Steeles Tavern evolved a company that would grow to become one of the world’s manufac-turing giants, the Interna-tional Harvester Company. A restored blacksmith shop, gristmill and musuem are open to the public and provide a look at McCor-mick the man and his inven-tion. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; admission is free. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, the McCormick Farm is owned by Virginia Tech and the historic core is open to the public. The farm is located in northern Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County, Virginia. To reach the McCormick Farm, take Exit 205 off I-81 at Raphine onto Rt. 606. The farm is approximately one mile east of the interstate.

RIDE THE BACKROADS andDiscover The Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley features picture-perfect postcard farms and inns, tucked in historic downtowns and nestled along country roads. With easy access to backcountry hik-ing, bicycling, and skiing, it is an ideal place to launch your next outdoor adventure. History runs deep in the valley, from Civil War battlefields to “living museums” with cos-tumed interpreters. Charming downtowns beckon with a variety of dining and cultural amenities.

The Historic Stonewall Jackson House, Gar-den, and Museum Shop.

Lexington

Founded in 1839, Virginia Military Institute is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States.

Lexington’s historic past has been so well preserved that it offers visitors a step back in time. The Stonewall Jackson House has been restored and refurbished with many of his possessions to become a museum of his life. Tours are available daily. There is also a restored garden and a gift shop. The Lee Chapel and Museum is located on the campus of Washington & Lee University. Built in 1867, it contains the family crypt, many personal belong-ings, and Lee’s office, preserved as he left it in 1870. The George C. Marshall Museum and library is another popular attraction. The museum contains photo-murals and numerous artifacts which are employed in depicting the life and times of General Marshall. There is also an electric map which details the course of WWII, and a display of General Marshall’s Nobel Peace Prize and Academy Award Oscar. The Virginia Military Institute Museum has Stonewall Jackson’s horse, Little Sorrell, on display. It also highlights such VMI professors and alumni as Stone-wall Jackson, Mathew Fontaine Maury, and George C. Marshall. The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery is the site of a statue portraying General Jackson, done by Edward Valentine. Jackson him-self, members of his family, a number of Lexington’s leading statesmen, and more than 100 Confederate soldiers are buried in these walls. Included in the history of Lexington is a deep regard for education. It is the home to Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute. There are plenty of recreational ac-tivitives in Lexington. The Virginia Horse Center is nearly 400 acres of rolling foothills, offering horse shows, events, educational seminars, and even sales. The Goshen Pass is renowned for it’s serene beauty and solitude. It is a three mile long mountain gorge, which offers white water canoeing, fishing, hiking, and picnic areas. Accommodations are plentiful in his-toric Lexington, so visit here and take a step back in time.

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Washington and Lee University, founded in 1749, is named for two of the most influen-tial men in American history.

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AccommodationsLEXINGTON

Alexander-Withrow House 3 W. Washington St. .....................................463-2044Best Western-Lexington Inn, I-64, Exit 55 ......458-3020Best-Western at Hunt Ridge, I-64, Exit 55 ......464-1500Budget Inn, I-81, Exit 180, US 11 S. ...............291-2896Comfort Inn, I-64, Exit 55 ..............................463-7311Country Inn & Suites, I-64, Exit 55 .................464-9000Days Inn, I-81, Exit 195 ..................................463-9131Days Inn, I-64, Exit 88, Rt 60 W. ...................463-2143Days Inn, I-81, Exit 205, Raphine ...................377-2604Hampton Inn Col Alto, 401 E. Nelson St.........463-2223Holiday Inn Express, I-64, Exit 55 ..................463-7351Howard Johnson Inn, I-81, Exit 195 ...............463-9181Llewellyn Lodge, 603 S. Main St. ..................463-3235Lexington Lodge, 820 S. Main St. ..................463-2739Maple Hall Inn, I-81, Exit 195 ........................463-2044McCampbell Inn, 11 N. Main St. ....................463-2044Motel 6, I-64, Exit 55 .......................................463-7371Quality Inn & Suites, I-81, Exit 195 ................463-6400Wingate Inn, I-64, Exit 55................................464-8100

RestaurantsBerky’s Restaurant 2516 N. Lee Hwy. ...............463-3478Bistro On Main, 8 N. Main St. ............................464-4888Brix, 4 E. Washington St. .................................464-3287Café Michel, 640 N. Lee Hwy. ........................464-4119Country Cookin’, 54 Comfort Way ..................463-3044Fairfield Diner, 33 Soapy Place, Fairfield ........377-9492Fancy Hill Restaurant, I-81, Exit 180-A ..........291-4455 Lexington Restaurant, 810 S. Main St. ............463-5844Macado’s. 30 N. Main St. ................................464-8201Niko’s Grille, 167 S. Main St...........................464-9499Pink Cadillac Diner, I-81, Exit 180 ..................291-2378Redwood Restaurant, 898 N. Lee Hwy. ...........463-2168Sheridan Livery Inn, 35 N. Main St. ................464-1887Southern Inn, 37 S. Main St. ............................463-3612The Palms, 101 W. Nelson St. .........................463-7911The Red Hen, 11 E. Washington St. .................464-4401Tong Dynasty, 110 S. Jefferson St. ..................463-2002Tuscany, 24 N. Main St. ...................................463-9888Waffle House, 8 Maury River Rd.....................463-6223

CampgroundsCrabtree Falls Campground I-81, Exit 205, Rt. 56, Tyro ..........................337-2066James River Recreation Area I-81, Exit 188, Natural Bridge Sta. ..............291-2727Lee-Hi Campground, Exit 195, US 11 N. ........463-3478Long’s Campground I-64, Exit 55, Rt. 39 W. ................................463-7672Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort I-81, Exit 205, Rt. 56, Montebello ...............377-2650Natural Bridge KOA, I-81, Exit 180 ................291-2770

Points of InterestGeorge C. Marshall Museum VMI Grounds .............................................. 463-7103Lee Chapel & Museum, VMI Grounds ........... 463-8768Lexington Visitors Bureau 102 E. Washington St. ................................. 463-3777Natural Bridge Zoo Exits 175 & 180, I-81, Rt. 11 ...................... 291-2420Stonewall Jackson House 8 E. Washington St. ..................................... 463-2552VMI Museum, I-81, Exit 191 ......................... 464-7232Virginia Horse Center, I-64, Exit 55 ............... 463-7060Virginia Safari Park, Exit 180, I-81 ................ 291-3205

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The museum’s goal is to preserve Jackson’s former home and its collections, and to edu-cate the public by interpreting the life, char-acter, and times of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Special emphasis is placed upon his life as a professor, church leader, busi-nessman, husband, and community leader during the decade that he lived in Lexington and taught at the Vir-ginia Military Institute before the American Civil War. Since 1954, Jackson’s Lexington home, locat-ed a block east of Main Street, has been a muse-um and historic site. In 1979 the house was carefully restored to its appearance at the time of the Jacksons’ occupancy. The house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is furnished with period pieces, including many of Jackson’s personal possessions, and is open to the public for guided tours of the period rooms. The house is owned and operated by the Virginia Mili-tary Institute.

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Not all small towns are created equal. Some are merely small. Lexington has preserved its small town feel, while add-ing unique boutique shopping and dining experiences. When Hollywood looked to capture the charm of 19th century America for “Sommersby,” they chose Downtown Lexington, and when “Gods and Generals” sought the essence of Civil War military bearing, they selected the historic campus of Virginia Military Institute.

However, if dining is your destination, and you want it done right, Lexington can delight any palate. See sites and sights that are among the most special in all of South-west Virginia. Prowl fine art galleries for that perfect piece. In our shops, you’ll find just what you want. Browse bookstores for everything from new age to the classics. Go antiquing. C o m p l e t e your ward-robe. Nab those one-o f - a - k i n d sundries and notions that make the per-fect gift. Find not only what you want but also what you need. Bed and breakfast or spend the night in historic ac-com-modations. Discover why Lexington is the biggest small town you’ll ever encounter.

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AccommodationsBUENA VISTA

A Keep At Elephant Mountain 2631 Edgewood Rd. ............................... 261-1141Budget Inn, 617 W. 29th St. ........................ 261-2156Buena Vista Motel, 447 E. 29th St. ............. 261-2138

RestaurantsAlexander’s Ice Cream Emporium 2047 Magnolia Ave. ................................ 264-0066Canton Chinese Restaurant 2172 Sycamore Ave. ............................... 261-1886Domino’s Pizza, 2378 Beech Ave. ...............261-1111Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant 2255 Beech Ave. ..................................... 264-0041“Frank’s” For The Memories 2117 Magnolia Ave. ................................ 261-5553Hardee’s, 2891 Beech Ave. ......................... 261-3353Kenney’s, 1518 Magnolia Ave. ................... 261-2592Nick’s Italian Kitchen 1314 Magnolia Ave. ................................ 261-7992Original Italian Pizza Restaurant 2055 Magnolia Ave. ................................ 264-0029Subway, 605 W. 29th St. ............................. 261-1609Todd’s Bar-B-Que, 1176 Magnolia Ave. ..... 261-7427

Points of InterestBuena Vista Visitor’s Center 595 E. 29th St. ........................................ 261-8004Glen Maury Park 2039 Sycamore Ave. ............................... 261-7321Southern Virginia University One University Hill .........................800-229-8420The Vista Links, 447 E. 29th St. .................. 261-4653

Situated between the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Alleghany Mountains, and the Maury River is the City of Buena Vista. If your expectations include commanding views and a relaxing atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed. But you can expect a lot more…A vibrant business community, fantastic events, and an abundance of recreational opportunity already exist in Buena Vista. But we are working hard everyday to make Buena Vista an even better place to own a business, make a home, or take a weekend trip. Take a look around and we are sure that you’ll agree that good views are just the beginning. With access to natural areas near by such as the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and over 58,000 acres of Na-

tional Forest, there is no shortage of opportunity for ex-ploration in the open air. In addition to the great outdoors, Buena Vista offers

developed recreational areas. Glen Maury Park consists of 315 acres of scenic, level and rolling land, and is owned and oper-ated by the City of Buena Vista. There are many activities and events held throughout the year at the park. The new Vista Links provides an 18-hole, par-72 executive golf course developed by Rick Jacobson featur-ing all the amenities. Take your pick... from golfing to hiking and tubing to biking, or just sightseeing, Buena Vista has something for the whole family to enjoy.

Southern Virginia University’s Main Hall is the second “grand hotel” built on the hill overlooking the town of Buena Vista. It was built in 1891, after the first hotel on the site was destroyed by fire in July of 1890. Today it is the last surviving Shenandoah Valley “boom” hotel from the 1890s period. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

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Natural Bridge, one of nature’s unbe-lievable geological formations, is a awe inspiring sight in the daytime. Under the bridge, after dark, experience the “Drama of Creation” with music, narration, and special lighting. Along the pathway under the bridge you’ll see 1,000 year old Arbor Vitae trees, Lace Waterfalls, Lost River, and Salt Peter Mine. The Wax Museum is a three-dimension-al trip through Shenandoah Valley history. One hundred and fifty lifelike figures will delight and entertain you. This wonderful experience incorporates sound, light, ani-mation and electronic techniques. The Caverns of Natural Bridge origi-nally known as Buck Hill Caves were first opened to the public on April 29, 1978. It consist of three levels where you’ll find streams, hanging gardens, flowstone cas-cades, stalagmites, stalactites, waterfall, totum poles, and many other formations. Ceiling heights are from 6 to 100 feet.

Natural Bridge Area AttractionsNatural Bridge Zoo has the most com-plete collection of animals in the state of Virginia. Elephant rides are available at scheduled times. Have your photo taken with a white baby tiger Memorial Day through Labor Day. Encounter mountain lions, tigers, bears, serval, zebra, antelope. Monkey around with baboon, capuchin, gibbon, lemur, macaque, and spider mon-keys. You can feed herds of Giraffe, llama, goat, donkey, camel, deer, pig. Photograph rare birds such as Virginia’s first colony of flamingo. Virginia Safari Park is Virginia’s only drive-thru zoo. The 180-acre park is home to over 1,000 exotic animals from 6 continents. You can also walk through the Safari Village, a ten acre walk-thru area. Stretch your legs and stroll along the paved walkways, with habitats the whole family will enjoy. Come see why people keep returning again and again—and bringing their friends.

The Natural Bridge, 36,000 tons of lime-stone at 1,160 feet above sea level, with a 90 foot span about 245 feet above Cedar Creek and a width of 50-100 feet, car-ries US 11 and its traffic across the wide steep ravine carved by the creek. The 450,000 cubic feet of rock mak-ing up the Bridge is over 500 mil-lion years old.

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December 1–Winchester.Come celebrate the fun and excitement of our holiday parade in Old Town at 7 pm. There will be bands, floats, specialty units and also Santa. The parade starts at Cameron Street and finish at Loudoun St. The tree lighting ceremony is immediately following the parade. Santa will walk down Rouss Avenue to the tree lighting stand to light the tree. 540-542-1326.December 1–Front Royal.The Celebration of Lights held at 7pm at the Warren Memorial Hospital provides the community with an opportunity to honor or memorialize someone while helping the volunteers raise money. When some-one makes a donation of $5.00 or more, a symbolic light will be placed on the Celebration of Lights tree or those making a single donation of $50.00 or more will be recognized with a Star Giver light. The tree lighting ceremony includes music and refreshments. 540-636-0398.December 1–Staunton.Join us for our annual parade, this year’s theme is “It’s a Wonderful Life” from 7pm-9pm. The route begins where N. Augusta meets Frederick Street. Our public leash laws remain in effect during the event. There will no food vendors. 540-332-3867. December 1, 8, 15–Millwood.Love knitting and supporting a great cause? Join Long Branch Plantation, 830 Long Branch Lane in supporting the National World War II Museum’s “Knit your Bit Program”. The program sends scarves to veterans around the country. You can knit with us from 3:30-6:30pm. Patterns and guidance available. If knitting somewhere else check out the patterns to use at: (www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/knit-your-bit/) or call 540-837-1856. Please donate completed scarves to Long Branch by Dec. 20-21.

December 1-Jan. 1–Staunton.Gypsy Hill Park’s 214 acres will be aglow with holiday lights for the tenth year in a row from 5-11pm. 540-885-4266.December 1-Jan. 4–Winchester. Leave a letter for Santa (with a return ad-dress and Santa will write back) in one of his special mailbox locations: War Memo-rial Building at Jim Barnett Park, City Hall at 15 N. Cameron Street, Visitor Center at 1400 S. Valley Road on the 1st-10th. Also on the 1st-Jan. 4th you can stroll through the 4th Annual Light Show, at Clearbrook Park from 5:30-9:30pm. 540-542-1326 or 1-877-871-1326.December 2, 4–Buena Vista.Area events: Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall on the 2nd; On the 4th: Horses Christmas at Kling Elementary School, Holiday Lights at Glen Maury Park; Christ-mas Parade starting at Magnolia Avenue. 540-261-7321.December 2-19–Roanoke.“Fantasyland” at the History Museum of Western Virginia, One Market Square is a collection of holiday characters harkening back to a simpler time. There are penguins/polar bears in Artic snow, characters from many countries in a chorus poised to sing songs from around the world, and the reindeer in their stalls waiting patiently for Santa to hook them to his sleigh. Also Santa welcomes visitors and there are other exciting surprises awaiting. Admission fee. 540-342-5770.December 4–Edinburg.Get into the Christmas spirit at our festive Christmas parade starting at 6pm, com-plete with Santa. Immediately following the parade, the Tree Lighting Ceremony with music by Central High School Band, followed by Santa. Also there will be a special children’s event at the Volunteer Fire Company. 540-984-8521.

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December 5-6–Salem.Area events: Lighting of the Christmas Tree 6pm at the Farmers Market, Christmas Parade at 6:30pm on the 5th. On the 6th: “Ye Olde Salem Christmas” at the Farm-ers Market, Library, and downtown. Also a Gingerbread Festival at Longwood Park. 540-387-0267.December 5-6–Winchester.This holiday season plan to visit Abram’s Delight Museum, George Washington’s Of-fice and Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters during the Candlelight Tour. Experience Christmas past. 540-662-6550.December 5-7–Waynesboro.The artist P. Buckley Moss will be at her home, The Barn, to meet her collectors and personalize prints 11am-5pm each day. In addition all prints or paintings that are purchased at the Waynesboro gallery, 329 Main Street during these three days can be personalized. 540-949-6473.December 5-7–Monterey.Wintertide weekend offers visitors an old-fashioned Christmas experience in a rural, mountain setting. Holiday Treasures Market and Open House at the Highland Center on the 5th-7th. Annual Tree Lighting Service on the Courthouse Lawn, includes a seasonal musical program, angel tree and a traditional Christmas story. 540-468-2550.December 5-7, 12-14–Buena Vista.Experience a live, interactive, walk-through presentation of the nativity, behind the Food Lion, 2150 E. Midland Trail. Follow Mary and Joseph as they journey to Bethlehem and experience the sights and sounds of “The Night of Miracles”. You can see the shepherds tending their flocks, visit the census booth, the inn, and the animal pen. Finally, follow the kings’ entourage to the stable where the Christ-child is born. The Christmas story cycles every 30 minutes so you will not miss anything. 540-261-6596.

(Continued from page 57)December 4-12–Elkton.Area events: Christmas Toy Drive on the 4th-12th. Bring an unwrapped toy to the following locations during their events; Christmas Tree Lighting at the Municipal Building on 4th; Christmas Parade at 11am, Christmas Bazaar at the Area Community Center on the 6th. 540- 298-1951.December 4, 31–Vinton.Tree lighting and entertainment starting 6pm at the Vinton Municipal Building, then at 7pm our annual Christmas parade, on the 4th. On the 31st New Years Eve Gala at the Vinton War Memorial, 814 Washington Avenue starting 8pm-1am. This event is for 21 years and older. BYOB. Admission fee. 540-343-1364.December 5–Harrisonburg.Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony spreads festive cheer throughout downtown. The parade begins at 7:30pm down Main Street. After the parade Mayor Richard Baugh will host a tree lighting ceremony in Court Square, followed by a holiday concert performed by the JMU Marching Royal Dukes. 540-433-9168.December 5–Woodstock.“Light up Woodstock” includes a Parade, hot chocolate, music, visits with Santa, wagon rides and more. 540-459-3621.December 5–Harrisonburg.Once again the Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center will be hosting a wonderful Christmas Dinner with Sounds of the Season musical event featuring the a’capella group, “Sound Direction” at 6pm in the Historic Hotel at Massanetta Springs. All are welcome. Admission fee. 540-434-3829 or 1-888-627-7774.December 5–Lexington.Bring the whole family out for Christmas fun during our parade that will proceed down Main Street at 6pm. 540-319-4181.

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December 5, 12, 19–Roanoke.Be a part of the memories for the 32nd annual SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas. This year will feature our Christmas Tree Lighting on the 5th from 5:30pm-10pm, Haley Toyota’s Christmas Parade on the 12th from 6pm-10pm, and the RVSPCA Pet Costume Contest on the 19th, from 6-10pm. This free family-friendly event includes favorites like carriage rides, street performers and more. 540-342-2028.December 6–New Market.“Christmas on the Farm” at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, 8895 George Collins Parkway. Visitors will be able to make tree ornaments for the park’s tree and for themselves and play period games. Historical interpreters will be preparing meals, soldiers’ care packages, and inside the farmhouse there will be music and sto-rytelling. The Museum Theater will show “Ole Time Christmas” from the Shenan-doah Valley at 2pm. 866-515-1864.December 6–Waynesboro.Come celebrate the start of the holiday season with us at our “All I Want for Christmas” parade with Santa, decorated floats, cloggers and more. The parade route starts on Arch Avenue and ends at West Main Street. The makeup date if needed will be either December 8th or 9th at 6pm 540-942-6735.December 6–Front Royal.Come visit for a fun-filled day! The Farm-ers Market Christmas Festival & Bazaar will be held from 7am-3pm at E. Wilson Morrison School, 40 Crescent Street, with vendors showcasing locally grown farm-fresh produce, handmade arts & crafts, and more. Free entertainment, 9am-2pm in the auditorium. Plus the Kiwanis Pancake Day in the cafeteria, 6am-3pm. The Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Christmas Parade at 4pm. 540-635-3185.

December 6–Grottoes.The Ruritan Club presents Caroling in the Caverns at Grand Caverns Park from 6-8pm. Tours will enter the cave every 15 minutes. This event’s proceeds will ben-efit the South River Boys/Girls Club and Ruritan Scholarships. Admission is adults $5.00, kids 12 and under are free with a donation of new art/crafts supplies, games/puzzles. 540-249-5729.December 6–Bridgewater.3rd Annual Weihnachtsmarkt (German Christmas Market), hosted by the Winery at Bluestone Vineyard, 4828 Spring Creek Rd., from 11am-5pm. Featuring local vendors, artisans, food and wine. Bring your Christmas list or get inspired by the selection. We will also be doing a local food drive, so please bring canned goods and/or nonperishable items to help contribute. Dress warm in the traditional German way, this event is outside. It’s a lot of fun to get bundled up, drink Gluhwein (warm mulled wine) and shop. 540-828-0099.December 6–Mount Jackson.Annual Holiday Market at Cave Ridge Vineyard, 1476 Conicville Road. We will be serving hot mulled wine made with our Chambourcin, as you visit local crafters and vendors around our courtyard. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase locally made gifts. We will also have music and all Cave Ridge merchandise will be 10% off. 540-477-2585.December 6-7–Harrisonburg.“Holidayfest” is a family fun event at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, 147 Warsaw Avenue. Featuring the JMU Symphony Orchestra, Madison Singers and Chorale. Also featured is a holiday reading by a local Harrisonburg celebrity. Prior to the 7th matinee at 12:30pm, children can enjoy crafts, cookies, and cider in the Grand Lobby. 540-368-7000. (Continued on page 60)

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December 7-14–Lexington.Virginia Horse Center events: Wounded Warriors Farriers Competition on the 6th; CMSA on the 6-7th; Old Time Music Jam on the 9th; VHC Equine Education Day and Hear the Beat Christmas Edition on the 13th; Charity Christmas Basket Program on the 17th-20th. We need volunteers. We want to ensure every family in the Rock-bridge area has a brighter holiday and a happier new year. 540-464-2950.December 11–Lexington.4th Annual Combined Winter Holiday Market starting 9am-1pm at Washington and Lee University’s Pavillion. Join us just in time for Christmas for this special event featuring locally produced goods and wares. 540-463-6841.December 13–Luray.Christmas Parade at 6 pm. This year’s theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Also they will be tossing candy. In case of bad weather the parade will be held on the 16th at 6 pm. 540-743-5511.December 17-21–Afton.We hope you will join the Hebron Baptist Church, 66 Tanbark Drive this year for the blessings of the season of the birth of our LORD, and have a true sense of what the life was like in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. A wonderful event is being carried out there which some call it “the greatest story ever told,” some call it “a Christmas miracle”. The Village of Beth-lehem, a full-fledged modern day reprisal of the first century village of Bethlehem is complete with reenactment of Christ’s birth, singing angels, Roman guards, an olive press, working looms, carpenter’s, weapons, and scribe shops. Also there are live camels and wise men come to life. Much more than just a living nativity, the Village of Bethlehem is a real village. 540-456-6863.

(Continued from page 59)December 6-7–Edinburg.When traveling the Valley, shopping for your holiday gifts, you won’t want to miss Shenandoah Vineyards Open House from 10am-5pm on both days. The vineyards will have snacks made from food gift items to accompany tastings of their wine. They are open every day ‘til Christmas Day. 540-984-8699.December 6-7–Winchester.Fellowship Bible Church will be present-ing “Follow the Star”, a guided walking tour of the Living Nativity both evenings from 6-9pm at the Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive. Parking is at Creek-side Shopping Center located on Valley Avenue and a hayride will take you to the event. Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes. The tour is concluded with festive Christmas music, all-you-can-eat cookies (also available for people with allergies) and hot-chocolate. Free admission. Only service animals allowed. 540-353-7210.December 6-7–Roanoke.Celebrate the holidays at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, from 10 am-5 pm on the 7th and 1-5 pm on the 8th. There will be train rides, take your own pictures with Santa, decorate an ornament for your tree, family friendly activities and more. 540-342-5670.December 7–Winchester.45th Annual Doll Auction at the Courtyard Marriott, 300 Marriott Drive, from 2-4pm. We have several outfits to fit American Girl dolls in addition to the dressed dolls. All proceeds from the annual event go back to the Evans Home, which provides an alter-native environment for children who cannot live with their families and who would not thrive in a foster or adoptive family. For more information call 540-662-8520 or http://evanshome.org.

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December 27-28–Winchester.Southeastern Gun and Knife Show at the Body Renew Fitness and Family Sports Center, 221 Commonwealth Court. An as-sortment of firearms and related products for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. No loaded weapons are permitted and all firearms in the show regardless of source must be tied with a locking nylon wire strap which renders the weapon in-operable. Admission fee. 540-869-0100.December 31–Mount Crawford.5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala, benefit-ing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be held at CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 Timber Ridge Road. “Affirmative Groove” will be entertaining us for the evening. We have a vintage Hollywood-styled evening in the works and are ready to roll out the red carpet. Tickets are $140.00 plus tax per person and include two glasses of wine. For couples we will include your favorite bottle of CrossKeys Vineyards wine with your reservation. 540-234-0505.December 31–Harrisonburg.Make plans now to ring in the New Year with thousands of your friends and neighbors downtown. The activities and performances will begin at 6pm and con-tinue until Midnight. All of the venues are alcohol-free, and are within easy walking distance. Then at the stroke of midnight we celebrate the new year with a spectacular fireworks display. 540-533-5561.December 31–Winchester.“First Night” is a family-friendly, non-alcoholic, New Year’s Eve celebration. One price gets you a button that allows you into all our First Night events for the entire evening. There will be kids events and all kinds of entertainment up and down the Old Town Mall area. Then the count down to the “Apple Drop” and midnight fireworks display. 540-533-5561.

December 19-23–Staunton.Join us for a tour around the Frontier Cul-ture Museum by lantern light. Visitors will enjoy vignettes at England, Ireland, Ger-many, 1820s America, and 1850s America. Also a Mummer’s play near the Irish Forge and a horse-drawn wagon ride from the Old World to the New World. Refreshments and live music will be offered following the tour at the Dairy Barn Lecture Hall. Tours every 30 minutes beginning at 6pm and the last tour begins at 8pm. Admission fee. 540-332-7850.December 20–Staunton.Join us at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand from 1-4pm for our 1st Annual Caroling in the Park. Brave the winter elements and listen to local choirs as they spread Christ-mas cheer. Performances by the Staunton Parks and Recreation homeschool choir, Harrisonburg Harmonizers, and other lo-cal choirs. Warm concessions available for purchase and cozy bonfires set the at-mosphere. Free, but please bring a canned good to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. 540-332-3945.December 20-26–Wintergreen.Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas at Winter-green Resort. Celebrate the most magical time of the year with a holiday concert and sing-a-long on the 20th. Holiday fun with cookie decorating, including story reading with Mrs Clause and Santa’s Elves on the 21st. Santa will be on the slopes swishing around handing out candy on the 24th. Come build a cardboard vehicle to race against some of the fastest vehicles on the mountain. Race will be in Ridgely’s Fun Park at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded for fastest, most creative and best design. Vehicles will be made out of cardboard and duct tape. Reservations required. Sorry no walk-ins. To register or for more informa-tion call 434-325-8180.

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Exits I-64 from east to westNote: I-64 runs with I-81 from Staunton Exit 221 to Lexington Exit 191.

99--Waynesboro, Afton96--Lyndhurst, Sherando94--Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft91--Fishersville55--Lexington16--Covington14--Hot Springs

317--Winchester, Rt. 11 & Rt. 37315--Winchester, Berryville313--Winchester, Rt. 50310--Winchester, Berkeley Springs307--Stephens City, White Post302--Middletown300--I-66 East--Front Royal298--Strasburg296--Strasburg291--Toms Brook, Mauertown283--Woodstock279--Edinburg273--Mt. Jackson, Basye, Orkney Springs269--Shenandoah Caverns264--New Market, Luray, Timberville257--Mauzy, Broadway251--Harrisonburg247--Harrisonburg, Massanutten, Elkton245--Harrisonburg, Rt. 42, Dayton 243--Harrisonburg240--Mt. Crawford, Bridgewater235--Weyers Cave, Grottoes, Mt. Sidney

227--Verona225--Staunton222--Staunton, Churchville, Monterey221--I-64 East--Waynesboro220--Staunton217--Mint Springs, Stuarts Draft213--Greenville205--Steeles Tavern, Raphine200--Fairfield195--Lexington191--I-64 West, Lexington188--Lexington, Buena Vista180--Natural Bridge, Glasgow175--Natural Bridge168--Buchanan167--Bedford150--Troutville, Daleville146--Roanoke143--I-581 to Roanoke141--Salem137--Salem

Shenandoah Valley Exits I-81 from north to south

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