Synopses & Reviews
No region in the East better fits the Great Destinations series criteria of extraordinary natural beauty combined with cultural attraction. Covering almost 200 miles, from Harpers Ferry to Roanoke, the Valley offers Civil War battlefields, museums, historic homes and gardens, galleries, wineries, quaint towns, and more. Fifty percent of the U.S. population lives within a half-day drive of the Shenandoah Valley -- now there is an honest, opinionated guidebook to show the millions of Valley tourists the best this area offers! Includes coverage of outdoor recreation both in the Valley and in the mountain counties.
Synopsis
The attractions are varied enough to appeal to all ages and interests. Art galleries, museums, historic sites (colonial era through the Civil War), antiques, theaters, artisans at work, historic homes, hunting and fishing grounds, golf, white-water rafting, wineries, down-home cooking, Shawnee culture, and Mennonite traditions are just some of things that bring hordes of tourists and second-homeowners to this region each year. 100 black & white photos and maps, general, lodging, and restaurant indexes.
Synopsis
This is the first guide to thoroughly examine and critically describe all that this charming region has to offer.