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Dinosaur Land - A prehistoric forest from the past. Spectacular and colossal! Unbelievable but true! More than 50 exhibits on display. Open March 1-Dec 31. Gift shop.
Location I-81 Exit 307 at Winchester/Stephens City
Phone 540-692-2222
Web www.dinosaurland.com
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Douthat State Park - Located in the Allegheny Mountains just 5 miles outside Clifton Forge, Douthat is encompassed by breathtaking mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy a 50-acre trout-stocked lake, a sand beach, boat dock, gift shops, 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and shelters. There are three campgrounds with tent and trailer camping, 30 cabins, two guest lodges, interpretive programs, conference rooms and a restaurant that overlooks the lake. Open March-December.
Location I-64 Exit 27, near Millboro. Take SR 629, then 3 miles north
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George Washington & Jefferson National Forests - Visit the National Forests for 1.7 million acres of recreational opportunities. The 12 districts extending from Winchester in the north to Bristol in the south offer camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, the Appalachian Trail, fishing, hunting, and more!
Location Headquarter Office, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke 24019
Phone 888-265-0019 or 540-265-5100
Web www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj |
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Massanutten WaterPark – Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark Attraction. This facility is unique to the Shenandoah Valley.
Location I-81 Exit 247A. US 33 ten miles east of Harrisonburg. Phone 540-437-3340 Web www.massresort.com Email waterpark@massresort.com
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Natural Chimneys Regional Park - Campground - Natural limestone formations, picnic shelters, hiking, swimming, biking trails, store, game room, fishing, playground available. Season is March-November.
Location I-81 Exit 240 to Bridgewater and follow signage for 10 miles
Phone 888-430-CAMP
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Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park - Situated on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River with more than 1,600 acres along 5.2 miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park offers a large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access, a scenic overlook and car-top boat launch. 14 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Indian Hollow Horse Livery operates at the park.
Location US 340 between Front Royal and Luray
Phone 800-933-PARK
Web www.dcr.state.va.us |
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Sky Meadows State Park - Park offers hiking trails, interpretive programs, picnic facilities, primitive camping, guided trail rides and diverse wildlife populations. The park is open year round from 8 am to dusk. Parking fee is required.
Location I-66 Exit 23, Berryville/Clarke County. Travel north on Route 17
Phone 540-592-3556
Web www.dcr.state.va.us |
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27-Nov-2006
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