4 Things to Do in Front Royal, VA

Front Royal is a fascinating, historic town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. With its Civil War history, its downtown offerings, and its outdoors adventures, it’s definitely an excellent place to enjoy a getaway to the Commonwealth. Check out these four things to do in Front Royal to get started on your itinerary planning:

1. Tour the museums and historic sites. Explore the Civil War relics and records at the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum or the Ivy Lodge Museum. Observe the Mosby Monument and the Soldiers’ Circle at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Discover the Belle Boyd Cottage, home of the famous Confederate spy.
2. Discover the outdoors. When the weather is warm, Front Royal provides everything from canoeing and kayaking to golfing to horseback riding. Or if you’d prefer to view Front Royal from an aerial perspective, then consider enjoying a hot air balloon or a scenic airplane
3. Indulge your palate. Treat yourself to local favorites like Happy Creek Coffee, B & L Custard, Melting Pot Pizza, and Spelunker’s Frozen Custard and Cavern Burgers. Enjoy a gourmet meal at Apartment 2G or Wine & Duck. You most certainly won’t go hungry in Front Royal (especially if you’re starting your stay with a B&B breakfast!)

4. Stay at a B&B. We’re the BBHSV; of course this has to be a Front Royal activity! Luckily for you, the BBHSV offers a wonderful Front Royal B&B with fantastic innkeepers, delicious breakfasts, and comfy beds—Lackawanna Bed & Breakfast.