GREAT GETAWAYS
Front Royal WHERE THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SHENANDOAH RIVER
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ome to Front Royal and enjoy the include historic walking tours; take a walk back in time with a period dressed guide fall foliage in all of its natural elewho will lead you down the streets and gance. Located a stone’s throw from through the battle that the nation’s capital but miles opened the way to from the hustle and bustle, Winchester. Front Royal is a town where Front Royal has all Downtown also you can settle in and be a offers bicycling, local. Front Royal is located scenic places to lose boating, canoeing/ in Warren County 70 miles west of Washington, D.C., yourself in the beautiful kayaking, fishing, golf, hiking/backpacking, at the northern end of the surroundings—especially horseback riding, parks Skyline Drive. with playgrounds and The region borders the when the summer’s picnic areas, scenic Shenandoah River in the green leaves are making airplane and balloon northwestern corner of rides, as well as tennis. Virginia. It is bounded by the that alluring alteration It all comes together Blue Ridge Mountains on the to make Front Royal a east and the Massanutten in color. charming, fall getaway Mountains on the west. Close by are: for a long weekend or Shenandoah River State a weeklong vacation. park, Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest and The Appalachian Trail; all scenic places to lose yourself in the beautiful surroundings— especially when the summer’s green leaves are making that alluring alteration in color. Wine lovers will enjoy the awardwinning vineyards that dot the graceful landscape, including Chester Gap Cellars, Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint, Fox Meadow Vineyards, Glen Manor Vineyards, Rappahannock Cellars, Gadino Cellars, Narmada Winery, and Philip Carter Winery. Many are located along The General’s Wine & History Trail and can be enjoyed with self-guided visits or via limousine service. Culinary delights abound too. Whether you are in the mood for a down-home cooked meal or out for a special occasion on a cool, autumn night, you will not be disappointed by the selection of locallyowned restaurants and national favorites. The farmer’s market, open every Thursday and Saturday through October, is another must for eager Front Royal first-timers. The market is the perfect outlet for fresh foods and offers plenty of goods that make for the quintessential picnic among the orange and brown leaves of fall. While in Front Royal, enjoy the sites of the historic downtown and the many events that take place throughout the year. These
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