Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum
The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum located in Staunton traces the life and times of this great American and 28th President of the United States.. Here visitors will find a detailed history of Wilson's life along with his personal possessions. The museum is housed in a large chateau style mansion and the galleries are well laid out. Be sure to check out the Boxwood garden originally planted in 1933 and maintained by the Garden Club of Virginia.

Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum located in Staunton is a fascinating glimpse of farm life from three different countries; Britain, Germany, and the United States. Costumed interpreters recreate life from day gone by and interact with visitors answering any questions they may have.

Shenandoah Caverns - At Shenandoah Caverns, located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, you'll see formations so unusual they were featured in National Geographic. Experience the color of Virginia's most beautiful caverns as well as the convenience of elevator service and wide, level pathways on your tour.

Natural Bridge Of Virginia - Natural Bridge Of Virginia offers an unique, historic, picturesque and natural experience. The nature around provides a comfortable place that is also beautiful but The Natural Bridge itself is breathtaking and amazing. It is a once in a lifetime site.

Natural Bridges- The Caverns - Natural Bridges the Caverns were opened to the public in 1977. It was originally explored by Col. Henry Parsons in 1889-91, but the natural entrance was too steep for general use. Some tools, a ladder, a lantern, and rope were found where they had been left in 1891. Now it is accessible and you can witness the Colossal Dome, a beautiful wishing well plus more!

Luray Caverns - Discover Eastern America's largest and most popular caverns, a U.S. Natural Landmark. From well-lighted, paved walkways explore cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools. Also, hear the haunting sounds of the Great Stalacpipe Organ, the worlds' largest musical instrument.

Virginia Quilt Museum - Virginia Quilt Museum features a resource center for the study of the role of quilts and quilting in the cultural life of society. The museum offers opportunities to view significant work by both early and contemporary quilt artisans.

American Celebration on Parade - The Shenandoah Valley’s newest attraction is a unique collection of stunning parade floats, props, and stage settings from American entertainment and political history. You’ll find floats from the Rose parade, Presidential Inaugurals, Thanksgiving parades and many other prestigious parades.

Frontier Culture Museum - Visit Old-World Germany, England, Northern Ireland, and 19th century America in just a few hours at the Frontier Culture Museum in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley! This international living history museum features historic gardens, heritage cooking, and rare and minor breed livestock live at each historic farm.

Grand Caverns - Grand Caverns is America's oldest show cave and a stately and powerful example of Nature's handiwork. Gigantic stalactites point down from above. Equally imposing stalagmites thrust upward from the caverns floor. Cathedral Hall, 280 feet long and over 70 feet high, is one of the largest rooms of any cavern in the East.

Virginia’s Explore Park - Virginia’s Explore Park offers a fun way to learn about the history of the land and the people in western Virginia in 1671, 1740, and 1850. With the addition of the new Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, a new chapter in the history of the Roanoke Valley is being told at Explore Park.

Salem Museum - As an educational and cultural resource center, the Salem Museum maintains an important collection of local artifacts--including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history. The museum also features a historic herb garden.