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Front Royal/Warren County

Front Royal-Warren County Visitors Center - Front Royal is where the Skyline Drive begins. This historic and picturesque community offers a wide variety of attractions. World famous Skyline Caverns, antiquing, arts & craft shopping, golfing, hiking, backpacking, guided trail rides, self-guided driving and walking tours of the famous "Brother Against Brother" Civil War Battle, and of historic downtown Front Royal are but a few. River sports such as canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing have earned Front Royal the official title "Canoe Capital of Virginia."
Visit us at www.ci.front-royal.va.us.
Email us at tourism@ci.front-royal.va.us. 800-338-2576.

Attractions

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - I-66 Exit 6. North on US 340 (7632 Winchester Road). Located in the hills of Front Royal, just north of I-66 and 7 miles south of I-81. Rolling tract with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of historical Civil War country. A world-class 18-hole golf course occupying 173 acres and playing 7,275 yards from the championship tees. www.blueridgeshadows.com. 540-631-9661

Bowling Green Country Club - I-66 Exit 6, north of Front Royal. Take US 340 north, right on Route 661, left on Route 683. Two 18-hole courses. Two banquet halls, PGA Pro tournament staff, lessons. Two pro shops, driving range, lounge. Memberships available. No initiation fees. Email Bgccva@adelphia.net. 800-659-0163.
www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net

Front Royal Canoe Co. - I-66 Exit 6. US 340 south three miles past Skyline Drive. Canoe, kayak, raft and tube trips on legendary Shenandoah River between the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. March 15-Nov 15. 800-270-8808 or 540-635-5440. www.frontroyalcanoe.com

Jackson's Chase Golf Club - I-66 Exit 6 or I-81 Exit 300. An 18-hole golf course that combines history, beauty, convenience and some of the most challenging holes in the Shenandoah Valley. The course is demanding enough for the low handicapper, but still very enjoyable for mid-to-high handicappers. Tee times taken in advance at 540-635-7814. www.jacksonschase.com

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club - I-66 Exit 6, US 522 north for 3.5 miles, right on Route 661 for 2 miles, left on Route 658. 27 holes, panoramic mountain views. Fairview House, c. 1785, a B&B. Awarded "Four Stars" by "Golf Digest Magazine." Banquet and conference facilities. 540-636-GOLF. www.svgcgolf.com

Skyline Caverns - I-66 Exit 6. We have the INSIDE VIEW of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Three underground streams. A 37-foot waterfall and rare crystalline formations known as "antho-dites." Picnic area, country store, rock shop and miniature train ride. Located on US 340, one mile south of Front Royal, where the Skyline Drive begins. Handicap facilities except caverns tour. Open every day. 800-296-4545 or 540-635-4545

Lodging

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - From Northern VA/Washington D.C.: Take I-66W to exit 6 340N/522N, turn right towards Winchester, travel 2 miles, turn left onto Shadows Drive, turn right onto Hospitality Drive. From: Frederick, MD: Take US 340W toward Berryville/Leesburg, turn left onto 340S/522S/Stonewall Jackson Hwy, continue to follow US 340S/522S for 5.4 miles, turn right onto Shadows Drive, turn right onto Hospitality Drive.
    The new Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Front Royal is conveniently located off of Interstate 66. It is a full service conference hotel. We are in close proximity to the Cardinals Baseball Stadium, Shenandoah National Park, Sky Meadows State Park, George Washington State Park, Skyline Drive and Skyline Caverns. Enjoy a canoe or rafting trip on the beautiful Shenandoah River with Front Royal Canoe, horseback riding, antiquing, vineyards or shopping and dining at Riverton Commons and Crooked Run Center. 540-631-3050 kristina.arntz@blueridgeshadows.com. www.holidayinn.com/frontroyalva

Lackawanna B&B, circa 1869 - I-81 Exit 300 to I-66 Exit 6. Call for detailed directions. Tastefully restored to the architectural beauty of its time with today's comforts. Located on two acres of land on quiet dead end street. Each room has private bath, TV/VCR/CD and wi-fi. Elegant breakfast and afternoon tea. Minutes from river's edge, canoeing and Skyline Drive. 877-222-7495. www.lackawannabb.com

River Bluff Cabins - I-66 Exit 13. Escape to the beauty of the mountains and the sounds of the Shenandoah River. Five secluded 2- and 3-bedroom, fully equipped cabins. Amenities: four-person hot tubs, riverfront, TV, VCR, AC, fireplace & more. Pets welcome. 888-743-4032 or 540-743-4032. www.riverbluff-cabins.com

Restaurants

Burger King of Front Royal - I-66 Exit 6. US 340 south, then east on John Marshall Hwy, 1/4 mile. Fast food with price and Value Menu. Open daily 6 am-11 pm. Near many points of interest. Free travel information. 540-635-3326.

Jalisco - 1303 N Royal Ave (US 340). Authentic Mexican restaurant featuring an extensive menu with entrees made from only the finest ingredients. Enjoy dishes that are prepared fresh daily with sauces made from scratch using our own special recipes. Superb customer service. Open 11 am-10 pm (10:30 pm Friday and Saturday; 9:30 pm Sunday). 540-635-7348.

Shopping

Royal Oak Bookshop - Your local bookshop wherever you live. More than 1 million titles available: Gently used, sale, new and collectible books in the same location for more than 30 years — since 1975. Professional full-service booksellers at your fingertips. Come in and browse Thursday–Monday. Shop online anytime!
     Location I-66 Exit 6. US 340. 207 S Royal Ave, Front Royal
     Phone 540-635-7070
     Email info@royaloakbookshop.com
     Web www.royaloakbookshop.com