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Front Royal, Virginia the Canoe Capital and where Skyline Drive begins...

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Things to Do...

VirginiaOur Cabins are located near the Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, Shenandoah River State Park, State Arboretum of Virginia and right at the top of our mountain is the Appalachian Trail!

Downtown Front Royal Plan your trip to Front Royal! Here are some great links to help you get the most out of your stay.

Shenandoah National Park's 75th Anniversary! Anniversary Celebration Events
Events taking place in Front Royal by month! Events Calendar Calendar of Events!
Front Royal's Historic Main Street! Discover. Play. Love! Main Street Shopping & Dining Guide
Front Royal's Virtual Visitor's Guide... plan your trip before you arrive. Virtual Travel Guide
More details about our lovely town can be found at www.DiscoverFrontRoyal.com!


Calendar of Events! In the spotlight: Upcoming Area Events, Fairs and Festivals...

Front Royal Events Happening This Week - Front Royal , VA > weekly updates more info

Virginia State Championship Railsplit and Woods Arts Competition - Luray, VA; February 19th more info
Merlot, Mushroom & Music Equinox Celebration
at Fox Meadow Winery - Linden, VA > March 19th more info
Firefighter Food & Wine Festival
at Three Fox Winery - Delaplane, VA > March 19th more info
Vernal Equinox Celebration
at Gadino Cellars - Washington, VA > March 19th more info
Mutt Mix & Mingle
at Gadino Cellars. Benefits local animal shelter. Live music & wine!-Washington, VA>March 25th more info
Down River & Front Royal Canoe Companies
Open for the Season! - Front Royal, VA > April 1st more info
Annual Redbud Festival
- Front Royal, VA > April 16st more info
Rev3 Family Adventure Race - Shenandoah River State Park, Front Royal, VA > April 16th - April 17th
more info
National Park Week FREE entrance into the Shenandoah National Park all week! > April 16 - April 24th
more info
National Junior Ranger Day - Shenandoah National Park > April 16 - April 24th
more info
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - Winchester, VA > April 25th - May 1st more info
The Trillium Festival
- Blue Mountain in Linden, VA > April 30th more info
Virginia Hot Glass Festival
- Staunton, VA > April 30th - May 1st more info
Wildflower Weekend - Shenandoah National Park > May 7th more info / schedule
Virginia Gold Cup Races
- The Planes, VA > May 7th more info
75 Works of Art Celebrating 75 Years of Shenandoah National Park - Front Royal, VA > May 13th more info
Strutt Your Mutt a day for you and your doggy! Blue Rock Polo Ring - Washington, VA > May 14th
more info
Warrenton Wine and Arts Festival - Warrenton, VA > May 14th - May 15th
more info
25th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival - Front Royal, VA > May 21st
more info
Spring Wine Festival - The Plains, VA > May 21st - May 22nd
more info
Front Royal Cardinals vs. Winchester - Baseball! Front Royal, VA > June 3rd kicks off the season more info
National Trails Day at Sky Meadow State Park - Delaplane, VA > June 4th more info
Virginia Herb Festival - Middletown, VA > June 11th - June 12th more info
Celebrate our National Parks FREE entrance - Across the USA > June 13th - June 19th more info

The Front Royal Celtic Festival - Front Royal, VA > June 18th more info

Rededication of Shenandoah National Park - Big Meadows > June 25th more info
Front Royal 4th of July Celebration - 4-H Center. 7:30-10:30p. Front Royal, VA > July 3rd more info
Winchester 4th of July Celebration - Jim Barnett Park. 9:20p. Winchester , VA > July 3rd more info
Fox Meadow Winery Fire Cracker Wine & Food - Fox Meadow Winery, Linden , VA > July 2nd - July 4th more info
Shenandoah Valley Concert - The Fabulous Hubcaps - Dance to the hits of Rock-n-roll. > July 9th more info

Warren County's 175th Celebration - Dancin' in the Streets - Front Royal, VA > July 16th more info
Fox Meadow Winery Bastille Day Celebration - Fox Meadow Winery, Linden , VA > July 16th - July 17th more info

Warren County Skate Park Exposition - Check out Professional Skaters. Amazing Skate show! > July 23rd more info
Warren County Fair - Front Royal, VA > July 31st - August 4th more info
Shenandoah Riverfest & Rodeo - Front Royal, VA > August 13th more info
Friday Gazebo Gatherings Dowtown - Live Music! Front Royal, VA > Fridays in August
Shenandoah Valley Music Festivals - Woodstock, VA > multiple events in Sept more info
Virginia Air Show - Front Royal, VA > September 10th more info
Harvest Wine Festival - The Plains, VA > September 10th - September 11th more info

Brew & Blues Festival - Front Royal, VA > September 24th
more info
Watermelon Park Festival - Berryville, VA > September 22nd - September 25th
more info
Fox Meadows Harvest Festival - Grape Stomping & Food from the Apple House - Linden, VA > Sept 24th more info

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Festival - Front Royal, VA > October 1st more info
Annual Heritage Festival - Luray, VA > October 8th - October 9th
more info
Festival of Leaves - Front Royal, VA > October 8th - October 9th more info

Hot Air Balloon, Wine & Music Festival - Millwood, VA > October 14th - October 16th more info
Wilderness Weekend - Shenandoah National Park > October 15th - October 16th
more info
International Gold Cup Races - The Planes, VA > October 15th
more info
Hometown Halloween - Downtown Front Royal , VA > October 31st more info
Apple Picking at Stribling Orchard - Markham, VA > November more info / what's picking
Downtown Front Royal Farmer's Market - Front Royal, VA > Thursdays & Saturdays more info
Third Thursdays Downtown - Front Royal, VA > 3rd Thursdays in October more info

Virginia Gourd Festival - Stephens City, VA > November 5th - November 6th more info


wineThe Cabins are in the heart of Virginia Wine Country! Explore dozens of wineries within 30 minutes of the cabins! Including our mountain winery, Fox Meadow. Map of 25+ Wineries Local to Hot Tub Heaven - click here


Lake Access
You will also enjoy access to our community's Deer Lake (click here for a picture) - enjoy fishing, swimming and picnics just down the road from the Cabins. HTH #2, #7 and #8 are within walking distance of Deer Lake. The other cabins are just minutes away by car. No fishing license is required at Deer Lake. Enjoy fishing for Bass, Perch, Carp, Catfish and watch for the cute turtles! * Remember to bring the cabin's recreation pass with you to the lake Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Massage Enjoy our amazing In-Cabin Massage Therapy! Therapist travels to your Chalet! It is a genuine treat! To book your in cabin massage, call the therapist, Cheryl, at 540.631.4866.

Massages are just $60/hour!! Click Here for detailed information including, how to contact Cheryl and previous guests' massage testimonials.


Fun Links.. and Things to Do!

Weather - Local weather for Front Royal, VA. 5-Day Forecast, Radar and more! more info
WTOPNews.com - Washington News, Traffic and Weather Station more info



Canoe, Kayak, Raft or Tube the Shenandoah River  

Front Royal Canoe Company - Front Royal, VA; 540.635.5440 more info
They're only 15 minutes away from the cabins and they're the best! Open April 1 - October 31.
Operating from 9 to 6 weekdays and from 7 - 7 on the weekends.
Please tell them we sent you! Coupons available at the cabins for your River Trip! Dog friendly too!

Down River Canoe Company - Bentonville, VA; 540.635.5526 more info
Offers canoe trips on the South Fork of The Shenandoah River.
Enjoy an unforgettable day of fun and adventure on one of America's most beautiful rivers.

Virginia River Trips - White Post , VA; 540.268.0727 more info
Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting Only 1 Hour From D.C and just 20 minutes from the cabins!



Go Exploring

* Enjoy FREE Entrance into our local National Parks : click here for these special dates

Skyline Drive - Front Royal, VA; 800.999.4714 more info
Shenandoah National Park - Front Royal, VA; 540.592.3556 more info / maps: Driving / Hiking
Appalachian Trail - Blue Mountain!; 540.984.4101 more info / the AT on our Mt - Hiking Map
Luray Caverns - Luray, VA; 540.743.6551 more info  
Skyline Caverns - Front Royal, VA; 800.296.4545  more info
Shenandoah River State Park (Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr.) Front Royal, VA; 800.933.PARK more info
State Arboretum of Virginia - Boyce, VA; 540.984.4101 more info
George Washington National Forest - 540.984.4101 more info
Sky Meadows State Park - Delaplane, VA; 540.592.3556 more info
Thompson Wildlife Management Area - Blue Mountain!; 540.984.4101 more info


Hiking - more info
Fishing - more info
Boating - more info
Bicycling - more info
Forest /Hunting - more info

Visit Historic Places

Monticello - Charlottesville, VA; 804.984.9822  more info
Harpers Ferry - Harpers Ferry, WV; 304.535.6928 more info 
Manassas Battlefield - Manassas, VA; 703.361.1339  more info
Belle Grove Plantation - Middletown, VA; 540.869.2028 more info
Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters - Winchester, VA; 540.667.3432 more info


Museums

Mt. Vernon - Mt. Vernon, VA; 703.780.2000 more info
Smithsonian Institute - Washington, DC  more info
National Air & Space Museum - Washington, DC; 202.357.1300 more info


Golfing

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club - Front Royal, VA; 540.636.4653  more info
Jackson's Chase Pine Hills Golf Club - Middletown, VA; 540.635.7814  more info
Bowling Green Country Club North - Front Royal, VA; 540.635.2095 more info
Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - Front Royal, VA; 540.631.9661  more info

Skiing

Bryce Resort - Basye, VA; 800.821.1444 > apprx 1 hr away  more info
Massanutten Resort - McGaheysville, VA; 540.289.9441 > apprx 1.5 hrs away  more info
Whitetail Ski Resort - Mercersburg, PA; 717.328.9400 > apprx 1.5 hrs away  more info

 

Amusement Parks

Paramount's Kings Dominion -  more info
Rollercoasters, Splashtacular Water Park, Nickelodeon Central and so much more...
Situated 20 miles North of Richmond, Virginia. It is a two-hour drive from the cabins.

Splashdown Water Park - Manassas, VA; 703.361.4551  more info



Other Ideas

Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons - Front Royal, VA; 877.RIDE AIR  more info
Marriott Dude Ranch Horseback Riding - Hume, VA; 540.364.3221 more info
Royal Horseshoe Farm Horseback Riding & Trail Rides - Front Royal, VA; 540.636.6375 more info
Riverview Farms and Stables Horseback Riding & Trail Rides - Toms Brook, VA; 540.436.8237 more info
Royal Cinemas - Front Royal, VA; 540.635.6080 more info
Alamo Cinema Draft House - Current Movies - Winchester, VA; 540.313.4060 more info
Alamo Cinema Draft House - Special Events and Viewings- Winchester, VA; 540.313.4060 more info
Family Drive-in Theater - Stephens City, VA; 540.665.6982 more info
Hands to Create: Paint your own Pottery and Bead Studio - Front Royal, VA; 540.636.4466 more info
Wayside Theatre:  Virginia's second oldest professional theatre - Front Royal, VA; 540.869.1776 more info


Vineyards

Map of 25+ Wineries Local to Hot Tub Heaven - click here
Fox Meadow Winery - Right on our mountain! Linden, VA; 540.636.6777 more info
Glen Manor Vineyards - Dog friendly! Front Royal, VA; 540.635.6324  more info
Chester Gap Cellars - Front Royal, VA; 540.636.8086  more info
Linden Vineyards - Linden, VA; 540.364.1997 more info
Delaplane Cellars - Delaplane, VA; 540.592.7210  more info
Three Fox Vineyards - Delaplane, VA; 540.364.6073  more info
Barrel Oak Winery - Delaplane, VA; 540.364.6402  more info
Chateau O'Brien at Northpoint - Markham, VA; 540.364.6441 more info 
Philip Carter Winery of Virginia - Hume, VA; 540.364.1203 more info 
Rappahannock Cellars - Huntly, VA; 540.635.9398  more info
Naked Mountain Vineyard & Winery - Markham, VA; 540.364.1609  more info
Visit our friends, Munchkin the Yorkie & Pomeroy the Pomeranian - at Virginia Wine Dogs - click here


RestaurantsRestaurants - local, privately owned restaurants offering great food for every taste.  

Soul Mountain Restaurant - Southern, Cajun and Caribbean cuisine.
300 E Main St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-0070
more info

Lucky Star Lounge - Tasty lunches & dinners! Often offering live music!
205A East Main St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-635-5297
more info

The Apple House - The best BBQ and Apple Butter Donuts around... and a Virginia gift shop too!
I-66 and Rt. 55, Linden, VA; Phone 540-636-6329
more info

The Wine & Duck - Delicious Duck dishes & Wine with burgers & sandwiches too in a romantic setting.
117 E. Main St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-1000
more info

Yamafuji Sushi - Great eats. They have a different special for every day of the week. You will not be disappointed.
241 Chester St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-631-3454
more info

Apartment 2G - "A Unique Dining Experience". Open every Sat 6:30-8:30; make reservations.
206 S Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-7306
more info

Element - A casual alternative for fine dining. Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm.
206 S Royal Ave, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-9293
more info

Violino Ristorante Italiano- Amazing Italian Restaurant on historic downtown Winchester's walking mall.
181 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA; Phone 540.667.8006
more info

Ashby Inn - Committed to local food producers they find a great satisfaction in serving food that is flavorful, wholesome and local. 692 Federal Street, Paris, VA; Phone 540-592-3900 more info

The Inn at Little Washington Restaurant - cuisine that's been described as "so good it makes you cry"...
Middle and Main Street, Washington, VA; Phone: 540.675.3800
more info

Locke Store - Locke “Modern Country” Store provides a variety of quality goods. Whenever possible they offer exceptional local products. Deli, Bakery, Take-out, Wines & Beers, Seasonal & Local products... An absolute must!
2049 Millwood Rd, (in historic) Millwood, VA, 22646; Phone 540-837-1275
more info

L Dees Pancake House- Fantastic breakfast; open until 2pm; cash only…where everyone knows your name. ;)
522 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-635-3791
more info

Spelunker's - Frozen Custard & Famous Burgers so delicious because they're fresh ground & hand made every day.
116 South Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-631-0300
more info

Melting Pot Pizza - Glorious, glutinous deep dish pizza - yum!...
138 West 14th Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-6146
more info

Griffin Tavern - A social gathering place for everyone! Located in beautiful Flint Hill down scenic Rt. 522.
659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA; Phone 540-675-3227
more info

Celio's Pizza & Italian Grill - Pizza, Calzones, Stombolis, Salads & Subs! Oh my!!! And... they deliver to the Cabins!!
239 South St., Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-631-9100
website menu

Road House Pizza - Great Pizza and Italian food and... they deliver to the Cabins!!
450-C Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-6060
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Things to Do with the Kids... and for the kid in all of us!

Skyline Caverns
One of the only places on Earth where rare Anthodites are displayed, the guided tour is as much impressive as it is educational. Whether it's your first time underground, or you're an expert, our staff of knowledgeable and well trained guides is ready to answer any question. More Info (540) 635-4545

 

Front Royal is the Canoe Capital of Virginia.
Front Royal Canoe Company offers canoe, tube, kayak or raft trips down the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Full moon floats, mid-week discounts and hourly, half, full and multi-day trips. With bait, tackle and fishing licenses you can make your canoe trip a fishing trip! More Info (800) 270-8808

 

Warren County Skatepark
Some reviews about our town's amazing, state of the art Skatepark! "This is the best park in VA hands down!" And, "This is an awesome park, one of a kind, worth the drive from anywhere." 100 Kerfoot Ave., Front Royal. More Info and Pictures

 

Dinosaur Land
Step into the world of the prehistoric past, where visitors can turn back the pages of time to the Mesozoic era, where dinosaurs were the only creatures that roamed the earth. More Info
(540) 869-2222

 

Young Naturalist Program
The Young Naturalist Program at the Virginia State Arboretum at the University of Virginia’s Historic
Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, VA. Programs are designed for children in Grades 1 to 5. Sessions explore the wonders of the natural world through observation and hands-on activities. Pre-Registration is Required. Brochure / More Info
(540) 837-1758 Ext. 223

 

Family Drive-In Theater
Nothing that I can think of could be more enjoyable than spending a warm summer evening with special people, viewing an enjoyable movie under the stars. What a treat! More Info (540) 665-6982 call for features and times.

 

Luray Zoo
The Luray Zoo is well known for it's personable atmosphere and loads of animal fun! It also boasts one of the best snake collections on the East Coast, has an interactive petting zoo, live educational animal shows, and mammals and exotic birds from around the world and is only about 25 miles south of Front Royal. More Info (540) 743-4113


Fantasyland Playground
Corner of Commerce Avenue and Warren Avenue ~ Come enjoy a Robert Leather Designed Playground. There are lots of equipment for climbing, sliding and fun! It was built by many volunteers of the local community. It is located in the Lion's Park. (540)635-7750

 

Route 11 Potato Chip Factory
Enjoy watching how the chips are made. And you will especially enjoy tasting all the flavors. Mt. Jackson, VA. (540) 869-0104 More Info

 

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
The museum offers an interactive, hands-on experience for families that focuses on the sciences, mathematics, humanities, and the arts. Have fun while you're learning and discovering the natural world around you. Have you ever wondered where butterflies come from, touched a dinosaur's claw or caught twinkles in the night sky? Winchester, VA. ( 540) 722-2020 More Info


Massanutten Resort Water Park
Getting wet has never been so much fun! Zip through the twists and turns of the new indoor/outdoor Waterpark tube slides. Massanutten Resort's newest addition has 42,000 square feet of indoor water excitement, another 42,000 square feet of dining, retail, arcade games, and over 80,000 square feet of outdoor Waterpark adventure. The waterpark is open to the public. (540) 437-3340


Hands to Create ~ Paint-Your-Own-Pottery & Beading Studio
Located downtown on Main St., Hands to Create is a paint-your-own-pottery and beading studio. A great indoor activity for you and your family. Get creative!! More Info (540) 636-4466

 

 

Helpful Info...

Traveling with your dog - Pet Safety   
• Visit
The Virginia Dog - Virginia is for dog lovers.    

Veterinary Clinics more info
Warren County Vet Clinic - 540.635.4176    

Towing Services more info
Tharpe's Garage - 540.635.7359
Midway Towing - 540.636.6602   

Taxi Services more info
Elwood Cab Company - 540.631.1306
Yellow Cab of Shenandoah - 540.622.6060

Emergency Response DIAL 911
Police Department Front Royal
Company 4, Linden Fire Company

Churches more info
Local and Area Front Royal Churches (link)

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