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- Barbara Noe Kennedy
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Perched alongside the Potomac River, this artsy little college town, founded in 1730, offers an Americana downtown filled with boho shops, tucked-away restaurants, and cute little B&Bs.
- Berryville, Virginia. Established in 1798, Berryville prides itself on its lost-in-time look, with beautifully preserved Civil War–era buildings edging tree-shaded streets.
- Strasburg, Virginia. If you’re in the market for vintage clothing, antique furniture, long-forgotten art, or any other kind of vestiges from the past, add Strasburg to your list.
- Front Royal, Virginia. The northern gateway to Shenandoah National Park, this bustling little town is all about the great outdoors. Even if you didn’t count the national park among its blessings, you have kayaking, rafting, inner tubing, horseback riding, and golfing all within close proximity.
Between the Roanoke Valley in the south and Harpers Ferry in the north, where the Shenandoah River joins the Potomac, the Valley cultural region contains 10 independent cities: Winchester Harrisonburg
- Shepherdstown. WHERE: West Virginia. With its 200-year-old buildings and handful of streets, the river town of Shepherdstown feels like it should be a museum lost in time.
- Front Royal. WHERE: Virginia. A bit larger than most Shenandoah Valley towns (~15,000), Front Royal is the gateway to Shenandoah National Park. That explains the number of outfitters and sporting goods shops sprinkling its historic downtown.
- Berryville. WHERE: Virginia. Founded in 1798 at the crossroads of two colonial roads—Main Street and Buckmarsh Street—Berryville retains its historic charm.
- Strasburg. WHERE: Virginia. They call Strasburg “pot town” for a reason. No, it’s not the one you’re thinking. Earthenware pottery fueled this small town’s economy in the late 1800s.
Sep 2, 2022 · The majestic Shenandoah Valley is not just a geographic region of Virginia but also a cultural one. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to a portion of the Potomac River , this spectacular place has a plethora of beautiful towns, ideal for a weekend getaway and outdoor adventures.
- Michael Vecchio
Shenandoah Valley, part of the Great Appalachian Valley, chiefly in Virginia, U.S. It extends southwestward from the vicinity of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, on the Potomac River and lies between the Blue Ridge to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 15, 2023 · The Shenandoah Valley is a scenic region in the western part of Virginia, rich in cultural heritage. The valley is dotted with historic small cities and towns – we check out the most beautiful places to visit in this part of the United States.
The Shenandoah Valley is alive with history, culture, farm tours, wineries, and dozens of authentic cities and towns to explore. PLAN MY TRIP GUIDES AND BLOGS.
