Guidebook for Mt. Jackson, VA
4 seasons adventure
We love Bryce Resort! They have 9 ski trails and 4 lifts for winter sports. Our kids loved snow tubing, too!
Check the conditions here:
https://bryceresort.com/mountain-info/conditions
In the Summer/Fall, they open the trails for mountain biking.
We love the Copper Kettle to grab drinks and pub food!
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Bryce Resort
1982 Fairway DrWe love Bryce Resort! They have 9 ski trails and 4 lifts for winter sports. Our kids loved snow tubing, too!
Check the conditions here:
https://bryceresort.com/mountain-info/conditions
In the Summer/Fall, they open the trails for mountain biking.
We love the Copper Kettle to grab drinks and pub food!
There are a lot of great hiking trails in the area! Let us know which is your favorite!
https://www.alltrails.com/us/virginia/basye
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Basye
There are a lot of great hiking trails in the area! Let us know which is your favorite!
https://www.alltrails.com/us/virginia/basye
Peșterile Luray
101 Cave Hill Rdhttps://luraycaverns.com
Food scene
Great food and cute shop for local seasonal furnishings. About 20 minutes from the house.
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Woodstock Garden Cafe
1175 Hisey AveGreat food and cute shop for local seasonal furnishings. About 20 minutes from the house.
The Copper Kettle Restaurant provides the ultimate venue to relax Apres Ski or after a round of 18 on our Championship Golf Course. Our menu features seasonal ingredients and specials, available for lunch, and dinner. Live entertainment performs in the bar throughout the ski season and on selected dates during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Copper Kettle
1982 Fairway DrThe Copper Kettle Restaurant provides the ultimate venue to relax Apres Ski or after a round of 18 on our Championship Golf Course. Our menu features seasonal ingredients and specials, available for lunch, and dinner. Live entertainment performs in the bar throughout the ski season and on selected dates during the spring, summer, and fall.
Smiley's Kustard
1618 Orkney GradeThe Kustard is delicious!!
Flour & Water Co
124 S Main StDelish baked goods and pizzas!
Woodstock Brewhouse
123 E Court StWe love the food and beer here!
Daisy's Diner at Cooter's in Luray
4768 U.S. 211https://cootersplace.com/cooters-luray/
Woodstock Cafe
117 S Main StWe love the food here!
RHouse wine & cafe
1518 Orkney GrdeEdinburg Mill Restaurant
214 S Main StCoffee & Cream
Brand new locally owned coffee shop!!
The Burn Barrel
New restaurant alert!! Let us know what you think!
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
New Brewery alert! Let us know what you think!
Warm-weather activities
Lake Laura
Lake Laura offers water activities and hiking trails.
Bryce Resort
1982 Fairway DrRide the mountain!
https://bryceresort.com/summer/bike-park
Smiley's Kustard
1618 Orkney GradeWe love this fun mini-golf course!
Shenandoah River Outfitters
6502 S Page Valley Rdhttps://shenandoah-river.com
General Store
This Community Store has a little bit of everything- gas, food, drinks (beer and wine, too!), supplies like s'mores ingredients and firewood, etc.
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Community Store
1502 Orkney GrdeThis Community Store has a little bit of everything- gas, food, drinks (beer and wine, too!), supplies like s'mores ingredients and firewood, etc.
Winery/Brewery
Wolf Gap Vineyard
123 Stout Rdhttps://wolfgapvineyard.com
Old Hill Cider
17768 Honeyville Rdhttps://www.showaltersorchard.com/oldhillhardcider
Great spot to grab some local wine!
https://www.caveridge.com
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Cave Ridge Vineyard
1476 Conicville RdGreat spot to grab some local wine!
https://www.caveridge.com
Kindred Pointe Winery
3575 Conicville Rdhttps://www.kindredpointe.com
Swover Creek Farms
4176 Swover Creek Rdhttps://www.swovercreekfarms.com
https://www.demellovineyardsthirdhillwinery.com
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Third Hill at DeMello Vineyards
2110 Quicksburg Rdhttps://www.demellovineyardsthirdhillwinery.com
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek Rdhttps://www.bluestonevineyard.com
Sightseeing
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/driving-skyline-drive.htm
Skyline Drive is the 105- mile path through Shenandoah National Park.
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Skyline Drive
Skyline Drivehttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/driving-skyline-drive.htm
Skyline Drive is the 105- mile path through Shenandoah National Park.
Route 11 Potato Chips
7815 Main Sthttps://www.rt11.com
Hiking
Endless hikes and overlooks along Skyline Drive. Park Entrances are at Front Royal and Thorton Gap (Luray). The regular entrance fee is $30 per vehicle and is good for 7 days. Visit NPS Recreation website to purchase your pass online and skip the lines during busy season. Visit NPS website for scheduled Ranger Tours. Open 24/7 unless closed due to snow. (~50 min drive to either entrance)
Mary’s Rock Trail- 3.1 mile out and back- Allow 1.5-2 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. You don’t need to drive through the park entrance booth to access this hike. Simply turn right into the Panorama parking area just before the Thorton Gap entrance when coming from Luray. (~50 min drive)
Fox Hollow to Dickey Ridge Loop- 4.8 miles, Allow 2-3 hours. No dogs. Level- Easy. Water crossings. Also great for running, with some hills. Access the trail from the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center by Front Royal entrance or from the park entrance sign just before the fee booth. (~50 min drive)
Hazel Run- 5.3 miles. Allow 5-6 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. Has 2 small waterfalls. Enter through Thorton Gap and go south to Meadow Spring Parking Area. (~50 min drive).
Lands Run Falls- 1.3 miles. Allow 1-2 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. Quick hike down a fire road to a large waterfall. Just prepare to go back up! Enter through Front Royal. Parking lot is 9 miles down on the right. There is no sign, so keep your eyes peeled! (~50 min drive)
Cedar Run- White Oak Circuit- 8.1 miles Allow 6-7 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Difficult. Lots of waterfalls! Enter through Thorton Gap and go south to Hawksbill Gap Parking. (1hr, 15 min drive)
Old Rag Mountain- 9.4 miles lollipop, Allow 5-7 hours. No dogs. Level- Difficult, with rock scrambling the last half mile. Great views. NOTE: Now requires day use tickets! These must be purchased online for $1 at NPS Recreation website. There are no on-site purchase options. (1hr, 15 min drive)
Shenandoah National Park
Endless hikes and overlooks along Skyline Drive. Park Entrances are at Front Royal and Thorton Gap (Luray). The regular entrance fee is $30 per vehicle and is good for 7 days. Visit NPS Recreation website to purchase your pass online and skip the lines during busy season. Visit NPS website for scheduled Ranger Tours. Open 24/7 unless closed due to snow. (~50 min drive to either entrance)
Mary’s Rock Trail- 3.1 mile out and back- Allow 1.5-2 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. You don’t need to drive through the park entrance booth to access this hike. Simply turn right into the Panorama parking area just before the Thorton Gap entrance when coming from Luray. (~50 min drive)
Fox Hollow to Dickey Ridge Loop- 4.8 miles, Allow 2-3 hours. No dogs. Level- Easy. Water crossings. Also great for running, with some hills. Access the trail from the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center by Front Royal entrance or from the park entrance sign just before the fee booth. (~50 min drive)
Hazel Run- 5.3 miles. Allow 5-6 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. Has 2 small waterfalls. Enter through Thorton Gap and go south to Meadow Spring Parking Area. (~50 min drive).
Lands Run Falls- 1.3 miles. Allow 1-2 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Moderate. Quick hike down a fire road to a large waterfall. Just prepare to go back up! Enter through Front Royal. Parking lot is 9 miles down on the right. There is no sign, so keep your eyes peeled! (~50 min drive)
Cedar Run- White Oak Circuit- 8.1 miles Allow 6-7 hours. Dogs allowed. Level- Difficult. Lots of waterfalls! Enter through Thorton Gap and go south to Hawksbill Gap Parking. (1hr, 15 min drive)
Old Rag Mountain- 9.4 miles lollipop, Allow 5-7 hours. No dogs. Level- Difficult, with rock scrambling the last half mile. Great views. NOTE: Now requires day use tickets! These must be purchased online for $1 at NPS Recreation website. There are no on-site purchase options. (1hr, 15 min drive)