If you like rocks, your going to love going into the cave! Tour took about 45 minutes and is great…read morefor families.

Crystal Grottoes Caverns is a wonderful hidden gem in Boonsboro, MD. Each 45-minute tour costs $23…read moreper adult (tips are accepted), and you are whisked away into the depths of the earth for a fascinating and educational look at history. Our tour guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable and added a lot of great humor to our tour. The caverns themselves are beautiful. We learned so much beyond the typical stalactite and stalagmite information kids hear in elementary school. Those who are taller than about 5'4" or 5'5" will need to duck a bit while moving through the caverns to avoid hitting your head on the formations. It's also very chilly, so be sure to bring a sweater or hoodie with you. The last time I visited Crystal Grottoes was in elementary school for a field trip, so it was great to revisit after so many years.

Beautiful historic estate where you can go on a house tour. They also host events here in the…read morespacious property tucked away a short drive from Route 50/17.

We held our wedding here in 2012 and it was a wonderful venue. The scenery can't be beat, and the…read moreteam at the site was extremely friendly and professional in planning our day. We were very happy with our choice and our guests all commented on what a great venue it was for a wedding.

Really enjoyed it. Had a great guide, Luke. Nice history of a 200-year-old oldest in the country…read more They hold events there still, we can concerts. Large rooms, easy to see all the formations in the walkways are easy to pass through. Quite a few steps for those who are challenged to do physical walking but otherwise it's pretty cool. Been to quite a few caverns and this was one of the better ones and a lot to see.

Such a fun experience! Make sure to wear good tennis shoes or hiking shoes. There are rocks along…read morethe path that can roll your ankle. I made the mistake of forgetting my tennis shoes at home.

We had the morning free and popped into Patsy's House. It's located in a residential neighborhood…read more Limited parking. It's a nice museum. Liz our guide greeted us and collected the $10 fee per person. It's not a big house but it is frozen in time when Patsy was there. Lots of pictures and artifacts from her life. Loved the salt & pepper shakers collection. The upstairs is a single bedroom and they only had half bath. A cute gift shop in the kitchen area. A must visit for any fan of Patsy Cline. Down the block is a new amphitheater/park that is going to be dedicated to her. Her burial site is 3 miles down the road.

Visiting Patsy Cline historic house was a great weekend getaway. Looking forward to seeing the new…read moregift shop which will be a few door down, leading to the Patsy Cline Memorial Park.

Excellent, passionate tour guide who obviously loves the history and lore of this old estate and of…read morethe Winchester area. This old house is a well-preserved gem of a bygone time, with many authentic and original pieces of furniture and household items.

Located across from the Winchester Visitor's Center, Abram's Delight is the last two remaining…read morebuildings from Abram Hollingsworth's original homestead (stone home and mill) plus a primitive cabin that was moved onto the property from the downtown area. The docent-lead tour, which is the only way you get to see the interior of the home and cabin, was informative and allows you to get a glimpse into how life was for the family and how they were a part of the Civil War. The grounds are beautiful with flowers, fruit trees, and a natural spring near by and has free parking. This tour is a part of a block ticket you can get for $10 and also visit Gen. Stonewall Jackson's home and Gen. George Washington's Headquarters all located in the same general downtown area.

This was on our bucket list for a few years and made last minute reservations as we were passing…read morethrough. The staff was absolutely amazing - treated us like royalty! The 3-hour ride to Petersburg was a relaxing and peaceful slow and scenic trip that just gave you a chance to unwind. Additionally, the dining experience on a dining car was such a memorable experience and highly recommended! The staff offered historical information and facts to support the various scenes we passed through. The views were amazing and, as advertised, we were able to see many eagles along the route. The way back was raining but no less enjoyable. This should be on your to-do list for sure! It brings the kid out in you for sure!

For a unique experience just 2.5 hours away from Washington, D.C., Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad…read moreprovided my family of three with a day of fun. Boarding at Romney with a three-hour layover in Petersburg, here's our experience doing the all-day journey. 1) Tickets: Order online and pick up the tickets 30-60 minutes before boarding at the ticket counter at the train station. There's a large parking lot next door. Once you have your tickets, stand in the line marked with your letter. Or shop at the gift shop before they board. 2) Experience: Chugging along slowly, this vintage train is from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s depending on which car you're in. We did the premier dining experience with a light breakfast, snacks, and a three-course dinner. The train itself has a little snack bar that accepts cash only, a gift shop that's also cash only, and a viewing car. Each car gets an opportunity to go onto the ceiling-less car through the canyon to see bald eagles. We saw around ten of them! As you ride, a woman announces points of interest. Outside of that, enjoy the views or bring a few card games to play or a book to read. There's no WiFi on the train and outlets are very sparse. The train is old and it shows. Some cars are nicer than others. There are a few clean restrooms throughout the train. On the three-hour layover in Petersburg, we opted for the Smoke Hole Caverns. A bus picked us up and drove 15 minutes to the caverns and resort. The caverns are small, but interesting and the resort has mini golf, gem mining, and the state's largest gift shop. 3) Food: The dinner is where they shined! The salad, alfredo with chicken, and chocolate cake were good! The breakfast was okay as was the pepperoni and cheese for an afternoon snack. If you love quality coffee, fuel up BEFORE the train. They offer bottomless coffee, but it's very weak and not good. The free-flowing sweet tea and lemonade were good!

My daughter and I recently booked a private tour while on vacation. I loved conversing with Ann…read moreduring my booking. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the history and paranormal of the Charles Town area. Our guide, Will, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We enjoyed getting to know him during the tour and learning about such a beautiful and fascinating town. While we didn't see anything of the paranormal exactly, I had a lot of feelings and impressions. We really loved this tour and hope to come back to Charles Town again soon!

Angie & Tim were great hosts and tour guides as they put us at ease with their warmth, expertise…read moreand knowledge of the town and its many paranormal happenings and activities. This tour was mixed with history and ghost stories that were enjoyable, macabre and made you think twice about spirits on the loose in historic Charles Town. As the sun went down and the skies darkened the tour became more surreal as we visited a church ground/ graveyard under the shadow of night and ended in an underground basement where you could feel the kinetic energy as your heart quickened exploring the foreboding darkness and rooms thereof. Angie & Tim were very personable, kind and took there time till the tour ended. My wife and I are two very satisfied customers. We highly recommend!!!

This was my first time visiting Morven Park. It's a beautiful park with a garden and a historically…read more protected mansion. I went here to take some scenic pictures with my wife and daughter. We were hoping to see some blooming but it's still a little early in the season to see its full glory. There were two beautiful magnolia trees in full bloom and that was worth the visit in itself. There are some picnic tables next to the public parking lot which makes for a nice place to have a picnic. There's an equine center in the park and I'm sure it's awesome for horse enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to coming back and enjoying a nice walk with my family.

We purchased the guided tour. Tickets were $16. Our tour guide Lizzy was very knowledgeable about…read morethe history of the house and the Westmorland Davis family. Westmorland Davis was the governor of Virginia. The rooms were opulently decorated. See the many photo! The upstairs guestrooms have been turned into the museum of hounds and hunting at Morven Park. which is a self guided tour. Lots of paintings of horses, foxes dogs.

Must see and must do site on the PWC- Fauquier County line. While the site itself was closed on the…read moreday I visited, I walked the nature trail and was able to see the mill and the all the ruins on the trail. The train still runs by and the water from Broad Run make a spectacular scene. Good for families, solo hikes, or a date. Really special place and important historical site.

I was driving down the interstate and all of a sudden I see this massive structure. I knew it was…read morehistoric. I flew on by realizing it would be painful trying to get there when I was on the same side as it was on my way to Shenandoah. On my way back, I managed to figure out what this place was. It was an old 5 story stacked stone structure built in 1742 that had survived several wars and milled food through all of them. in 1998, it was victimized by arson. The roof is gone, and the building has remanence from the fire. Currently, the mill is blocked off from being accessed. According to their website, they are making updates to the road. I accessed it by the railroad that runs behind the building, but as mentioned, the fence does prevent from access. It was really neat to see and I really wish it wasn't blocked off so I could get closer. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in Broad Run and into history.