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Things to Do in the winter and early spring at Hot Tub Heaven...

To begin, the Shenandoah National Park is the number one reason people from around the world visit our area. You will also enjoy visiting Skyline Drive, Shenandoah River State Park, State Arboretum of Virginia and right at the top of our mountain - a short distance from any cabin - is the Appalachian Trail!
Trail hiking is popular year round, as is bird and wildlife watching!

Explore Virginia Wine country! The Chalets are in the heart of Virginia Wine Country! Explore dozens of wineries within 30 minutes of the Chalet! Including our mountain winery, Fox Meadow. Wineries like Fox Meadow, Rappahannock Cellars, Naked Mountain and several others are open 7-days a week. On weekends, the possibilities are limitless. Click here for our local wine map.

Skyline Caverns and Luray Caverns are also must sees. However, you should also consider day trips to places like New Market and America's Celebration on Parade, Shenandoah Caverns (the only cavern in the valley with an elevator), the Natural Bridge, Monticello, Walton's Mountain, Montpellier, Manassas Battlefield and even Washington, DC.

Since the Shenandoah Valley is where a large share of the Civil War Battles occurred, there are several driving tours, such as the Battles of Front Royal, Cedar Creek, Fishers Hill, New Market, and Winchester, Kernstown, Rappahannock County and Harper's Ferry.

The Walking tours of Front Royal, Winchester, Luray are excellent ways to experience the various rich histories amid a relaxed do it at your own pace atmosphere.


Then there is one of our favorite pastimes...driving scenic roads (such as Fort Valley Road) and exploring small towns like Syria, Little Washington, Sperryville, Shenandoah, Rileyville, and a million other such towns and hamlets in the Valley.

Visits to Belle Grove Plantation, (540) 869-2028 or Long Branch Estate (888) 558-5567 or the Virginia Arboretum (540) 837-1758 are always recommended.

A visit to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and the Museum of Winchester is a high priority attraction.
Antiquing and shopping are always fun and in abdance in our area.

Of course there is always just staying home at your cabin - relaxing in the hot tub (be sure to bring a winter hat or baseball cap with you - keeping any falling precipitation off your head is the trick to enjoying the hot tub in the winter) and of course, the amazing Cheryl and the onsite massage therapy. We look forward to accomodating you on your special winter retreat! Click Here for detailed information including, how to contact Cheryl and previous guests' massage testimonials.

You will also enjoy access to our community's Deer Lake (click here for a picture) - enjoy fishing just down the road from the Chalets. HTH #2, #7 and #8 are within walking distance of Deer Lake. The other chalets 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!

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

• 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;
• Soul Mountain Restaurant - Southern, Cajun and Caribbean cuisine. Daily 12am-9pm.
300 E Main St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-0070
• Lucky Star Lounge - Tasty lunches & dinners! Often offering live music!
205A East Main St, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-635-5297
• 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
• 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;
• Brother's Pizza - Great Pizza and they deliver to the Chalet!!! $7 min. order for delivery.
450-C Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-6060
• L Dees Pancake House - Fantastic breakfast; open until 2pm; cash only…
522 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-635-3791
• County Seat Pub And Eatery - Great sandwiches, salads, cookies & pies...
104 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-8884
• The Apple House - Real good BBQ, apple dumplings & fried doughnuts...
I-66 and Rt. 55, Linden, VA; Phone 540-636-6329
• Spelunker's - Frozen Custard & Cavern Burgers… Do I need to say more?
116 South Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-631-0300
• Main Street Mill - For a good all-around meal in Old Town Front Royal...
500 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630; Phone 540.636.3123
• Melting Pot Pizza - Glorious, glutinous deep dish pizza - yum!...
138 West 14th Street, Front Royal, VA; Phone 540-636-6146
• Violino Ristorante Italiano - Amazing Italian Restaurant in Winchester...
181 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA; Phone 540.667.8006
• Griffin Tavern - A social gathering place for everyone! Really good!
659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA; Phone 540-675-3227

Go Exploring

• Skyline Drive - 800.999.4714  more info
• Sky Meadows State Park - 540.592.3556
• Shenandoah River State Park - 800.933.PARK more info
• George Washington National Forest - 540.984.4101 more info
• Luray Caverns - 540.743.6551  
• Skyline Caverns - 800.296.4545  more info

• Hiking - more info
• Fishing - more info
• Forest /Hunting - more info

Visit Historic Places

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

Museums

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


Other ideas...  

• Charles Town Races and Slots - (about 40 min away) Charles Town, WV
• Cass Aviation Airplane Rides - Front Royal, VA; 540.635.3570 more info
• Royal Cinemas - Front Royal, VA; 540.635.6080
• The Valley Center for Performing Art - Strasburg, VA; 540.465.5220

Vineyards

Map of Local Wineries - click here
• Fox Meadow Vineyards - 540.636.6777
• Linden Vineyards - 540.364.1997 more info
• Oasis Winery and Vineyard - 757.489.3686  more info
• Deer Meadow Vineyard - 800.653.6632  
• Shenandoah Vineyards - 540.984.8699  
• Rappahannock Cellars - 540.635.9398