Visit Winchester Virginia - Plan a day trip, Family Fun, Romantic Getaways, Museums and more » Nearby Towns

Village of Waterford Virgina

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:18:01 +0000

Founded in 1733 by a Quaker from Pennsylvania, Waterford lies around Catoctin Creek and contains many buildings built before 1840. The village is listed as both a Virginia and a National Historic Landmark.

For more information we recommend visiting www.waterfordva-wca.org.

Directions >>

Shepherdstown West Virginia

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:15:46 +0000

Begun in the early 1770s, Shepherdstown is now a vibrant, old town community on the Potomac River. The National Register of Historic Places has most of Shepherdstown listed as a Histroic District.

For more information we recommend visiting shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com.

Directions >>

Middleburg Virginia

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:12:49 +0000

Established in 1787 by Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman, Levin Powell, Middleburg a staging point for weary travelers along the Ashby Gap Road. After the turn of the century, Middleburg began welcoming a new wave of visitors that descended on the town for foxhunting and steeplechasing, earning the town a reputation as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital”.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

Directions >>

Harpers Ferry West Virginia

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:08:31 +0000

Harpers Ferry is at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, as well as the states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Visiting this quaint, historic community is like stepping into the past. Robert Harper he opened a ferry across the Potomac in 1761. The town was a hotspot for the Civil War because of the US Armory and Arsenal.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

Directions >>

Frederick Maryland

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:02:02 +0000

Frederick County Maryland is less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and nearby Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry. Discover the many attractions, historic sites, and Civil War heritage that Frederick MD has to offer.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

Downtown Berryville Va

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:38:55 +0000

Berryville is located in the upper Shenandoah Valley, approximately 12 miles east of Winchester and 11 miles south of the West Virginia border. It represents a classic Virginia Main street community with many small shops and restaurants in the downtown area. Berryville has a rich history and a full schedule of annual events to enjoy.