Shenandoah Valley Family
Attractions:
There are a wide variety of recreational activities for Shenandoah
Valley visitors to enjoy while visiting this part of Virginia.
The main "star of the show" is undoubtedly the spectacular
natural treasure known as the Shenandoah National Park. This stunning
region of the Blue Ridge Mountains has a rich
history and today offers a host of recreational excitement
for Shenandoah Valley vacationers to enjoy.
While the
Shenadoah National Park is the main draw to this part of the
country, it is only the beginning of the recreational attractions
made available to toursits of the greater Shenandoah Valley area.
In addition to the all-natural splendor of the Appalachian park
territory itself, the Shenandoah Valley area also offers many
historic and modern "man-made" attractions for Virginia
visitors to enjoy. The following is a list of just some of the
many popular vacation attractions that are located in and around
the Shenandoah Valley area.
The Willow Grove Mill:
The Willow Grove Mill at Old Mundellsville is typical of flour
mills found in this area in the period between the late 1800's
and early 1900's. There was originally a grist mill and a saw
mil at the locationl. The site is now known as Willow Grove
Mill. The product produced at the Mill at the height of its
history was flour- produced at the Mill from approximately 1885
to 1943. This location is a great vacation attraction for the
whole family. It’ll give you a hands on sense of the history
of the Shenandoah Valley area.
The Luray Caverns:
Come and experience America's largest and most popular East
Coast caverns. The Luray Caverns are a U.S. Natural Landmark
noted for the diverse variety of formations and all natural
color. From well-lighted, paved walkways explore cathedral sized
rooms with ceilings 10 stories high filled with towering stone
columns and crystal-clear pools. Also, hear the unusual and
echoic sounds of the world's only “Stalacpipe” Organ.
In addition at Luray Caverns, you can come and enjoy the history
of the United States in an exhibit featuring nearly 150 items
relating to the transportation industry; including cars, carriages,
coaches and costumes from the early 18th century. This exhibit
will make you feel you’ve stepped back in time and, along
with the Caverns themselves, is a great experience for the whole
family to enjoy.
The Hamburg Country Store:
Another site that’ll definitely take you on a time travel
trip is the Hamburg Country Store. This refurbished and fully
restored site will help your family experience retails shopping
as it existed in the middle part of the 20th century- when all
your shopping in Page County was primarily done in one location.
The store was established in the early part of the century and
grew as the community grew. The Hamburg Country Store is open
on Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 10:00-4:00
or by appointment.
The Massanutten School:
This historic school was used from the latter part of the 19th
century until 1937. This site is a fully restored, one-room
school. Inside the tiny building are sixteen original double
desks, an original cast iron stove; a handmade teacher's desk
and chair; a flag pole from the era of the Civil War, and the
original school house bell. This is a great place for the family
to see how life for children in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
over a century ago.
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