The Blue Ridge Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel built during the construction of the Blue Ridge Railroad in the 1850s. Traveling through the long, dark tunnel will be a stirring experience for a variety of visitors from across the Commonwealth and beyond: hikers and cyclists of every level, wildlife watchers, history enthusiasts, railroad buffs, hikers and bikers, heritage tourists and cave dwellers.
Grand Caverns, formerly known as Weyer's Cave, is located in the central Shenandoah Valley in the town of Grottoes, Virginia. A limestone cavern, it claims the distinction of being America's oldest show cave, in operation since 1806. History runs deep at Grand Caverns.
Treat yourself to magnificent mountain views, sumptuous luxury, and thrilling recreation at Wintergreen Resort. It has four seasons of mountain recreation and amenities including 45 holes of championship golf on two courses; exhilarating winter skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, mountaintop spa; outdoor recreation such as hiking, fly fishing, and swimming; a variety of enticing dining options; and much more.
Some of Emma's fondest memories as a child were at Woodrow Wilson's birthplace. Every year, her grandparents would take her to Woodrow Wilson's birthday party held at his birthplace which included cake, activities and a tour of his birthplace. These memories hold a special place in Emma's heart to this day. She always thought how cool it was that a president lived so close-by to her hometown!
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years—and its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Stable Craft Brewing is a destination farm brewery & farm winery nestled in the Shenandoah Valley serving hand-crafted beer, cider, soda and CBD seltzers. It's one of Emma's favorite local breweries!
If you're looking for the best hard cider that exists, Bold Rock is the place to go! Every batch of Bold Rock Hard Cider is made from local Blue Ridge Mountain apples, crushed and crafted by our cider makers in Virginia and North Carolina.
If you're on the hunt for some of the best local beer in the Shenandoah Valley, look no further than Devil's Backbone! It's known for it's is a Belgian-style beer. Featuring a beautiful pale-golden color, this ale's spicy hops and Belgian yeast work together to create a distinctive flavor and aroma. Oh, and they serve up some incredible food as well! This is Nick's favorite spot to visit when he comes to town.