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Winchester is a town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA. The town is both a good base for exploring the rest of the valley as well as a picturesque historical site in its own right.

[edit] Get in

Winchester is located just off of Interstate 81 which runs north into Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania and south into Tennessee.

[edit] Get around

The historical downtown can be seen on foot, but a car will allow you to explore the nearby Shenandoah National Park and scenic Skyline Drive.

• Green Circle - The Green Circle is being developed to allow easy access between the Visitor Center and historic sites by bicycle or on foot.
• The trolley provides easy access around town.
• Several Limousine Companies are available for winery tours.

[edit][add listing] See

• Mark Miller Orchards - Route 622. [1] Open July-December
• Shenandoah Discovery Museum [2] - 54 South Loudoun St. Open Mon-Friday 9-5; Sunday 1-5. $5
• George Washington's Office [3]
• Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters [4]

[edit][add listing] Do

• Apple Blossom Festival [5] - Late April/Early May.
• Ghost Tour [6] - Thrilling, chilling, one-and-one-half-hour easy-walking guided tour exploring the ghost haunts of historic downtown Winchester.
• Civil War Walking Tour [7] - Educational one and one half hour easy-walking guided tour exploring the events of the Civil War that were centered in historic downtown Winchester.
• Civil War Driving Tour [8] - Educational four-hour escorted driving tour exploring the events of the Civil War that were centered in the Winchester area.
• Follow the Apple Trail [9] - Stop at the Visitor Center by Abrams Delight and pick up a cassette or CD and take a leisurely drive through Winchester and Frederick County.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Many products related to apples.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Snow White Grill, 159 N. Loudoun St (Along the central pedestrian walkway), ☎ (540) 662-5955. A cheap and greasy local favorite that serves delicious mini-burgers, birch beer, and milkshakes. Eat inside or out. edit

• Cork Street Tavern, 8 West Cork Street (In old town Winchester), ☎ (540) 667-3777. American food including ribs. Outdoor seating during summer. edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Old Waterstreet Inn - 19th century house. Some rooms with fireplace; breakfast and cocktails included. $120-155.
• George Washington Hotel - Luxury suites with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Spa and pool.
• Long Hill Bed & Breakfast [10] - #1 inn in the South. Custom 10,000 sq.ft. house on 20 A. Savor an award winning family style gourmet breakfast. View birds & wildlife. Great getaway; vacation anchor. Shoot pool; work puzzles; Good food, good rest; feel like family when you leave.

[edit] Get out

• The Shenandoah National Park is about 50 miles south on I-81.
• Skyline Drive runs parallel to I-81 south into Tennessee.
• Washington, D.C.
• Harper's Ferry, Antietam, and Gettysburg are within an easy drive for visiting Civil War Battlefields and learning about the Civil War.

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