Our Guide to Front Royal
Nearby Towns
The closest town to us. Main Street is 15 mins away and has a lot of great small businesses to explore! We've listed our favorites below.
29 locals recommend
Front Royal
The closest town to us. Main Street is 15 mins away and has a lot of great small businesses to explore! We've listed our favorites below.
The next town over from us (25 mins headed away from the National Park). It has a very cute main street with lots of antique and vintage shopping, and gorgeous murals painted on the walls.
17 locals recommend
Strasburg
The next town over from us (25 mins headed away from the National Park). It has a very cute main street with lots of antique and vintage shopping, and gorgeous murals painted on the walls.
Sightseeing
The entrance to Simpsons Landing, a publicly maintained boat ramp, is right across from our driveway. If you’ve brought your own kayak, you can use that as a launching point. (There’s parking available right next to the ramp so that you don’t have to carry your equipment down our driveway.) If you don’t have your own equipment, there are a variety of local outfitters who rent equipment and can also help plan excursions.
43 locals recommend
Shenandoah River
The entrance to Simpsons Landing, a publicly maintained boat ramp, is right across from our driveway. If you’ve brought your own kayak, you can use that as a launching point. (There’s parking available right next to the ramp so that you don’t have to carry your equipment down our driveway.) If you don’t have your own equipment, there are a variety of local outfitters who rent equipment and can also help plan excursions.
Good Eats
A local burger joint that’s open until 10, which is a little later than the rest on this list. (We go there more often than we’d like to admit — their custards and milkshakes are so good.)
45 locals recommend
Spelunker's
116 South StA local burger joint that’s open until 10, which is a little later than the rest on this list. (We go there more often than we’d like to admit — their custards and milkshakes are so good.)
Nepali and Indian food. Our favorite place in town! Make sure to try their momos (dumplings) and their korma.
18 locals recommend
Royal Cinemas Inc
117 E Main StNepali and Indian food. Our favorite place in town! Make sure to try their momos (dumplings) and their korma.
Our local brewery that has a full service restaurant with a great patio.
40 locals recommend
Front Royal Brewing Company
122 E Main StOur local brewery that has a full service restaurant with a great patio.
A local barbecue spot with great outdoor seating. A good option if you feel like dining out. They often have events (like trivia) during the week.
41 locals recommend
PaveMint Taphouse and Grill
9 South Commerce AvenueA local barbecue spot with great outdoor seating. A good option if you feel like dining out. They often have events (like trivia) during the week.
If you want something easy, this local pizza shop is great. Try the “pizzaz” sauce, which is a spicier take on the traditional. We also like their white pies. (This isn't the same as the fondue chain, FYI.)
39 locals recommend
Melting Pot Pizza
138 W 14th StIf you want something easy, this local pizza shop is great. Try the “pizzaz” sauce, which is a spicier take on the traditional. We also like their white pies. (This isn't the same as the fondue chain, FYI.)
Wine & Vineyards
Gorgeous views, great wine, and great people. Their property line actually goes up to the National Park line, so you can see Skyline Drive from their tasting room.
28 locals recommend
Glen Manor Vineyards
2244 Browntown RdGorgeous views, great wine, and great people. Their property line actually goes up to the National Park line, so you can see Skyline Drive from their tasting room.
This vineyard makes some of the best wine in Virginia, in our humble opinion. It’s located in Linden, VA, about 20 minutes from our cabin and requires reservations, but it’s sometimes possible to get one the same day. There’s no wifi or signal there so plan accordingly!
36 locals recommend
Linden Vineyards
3708 Harrels Corner RdThis vineyard makes some of the best wine in Virginia, in our humble opinion. It’s located in Linden, VA, about 20 minutes from our cabin and requires reservations, but it’s sometimes possible to get one the same day. There’s no wifi or signal there so plan accordingly!
Front Royal Wines -- our local wine shop! A must stop on Main Street. (Airbnb doesn't have their address in their system yet. The heading is their address!) Please stop by and tell them Jen said hello. They're always very helpful with making suggestions that fit the occasion. Send me a message if you want some extra tips!
300 E Main St
300 East Main StreetFront Royal Wines -- our local wine shop! A must stop on Main Street. (Airbnb doesn't have their address in their system yet. The heading is their address!) Please stop by and tell them Jen said hello. They're always very helpful with making suggestions that fit the occasion. Send me a message if you want some extra tips!
Nearby Activities
Located in Markham, VA (about 25 mins from our cabin). A variety of fruit picking opportunities throughout the season, from strawberries to apples. Check them out to see what’s in season!
12 locals recommend
Hartland Orchard
3064 Hartland LnLocated in Markham, VA (about 25 mins from our cabin). A variety of fruit picking opportunities throughout the season, from strawberries to apples. Check them out to see what’s in season!
Pick your own apples (and other fruits and veggies depending on the season). This is a very popular spot so be prepared, especially if you go on the weekend during high season. (We love their apple turnovers so we end up going at least once a year).
Hollin Farms
1584 Snowden RoadPick your own apples (and other fruits and veggies depending on the season). This is a very popular spot so be prepared, especially if you go on the weekend during high season. (We love their apple turnovers so we end up going at least once a year).