It was quiet. It wasn't crowded. It was peaceful... BUT... it's so many rocks and bugs in the…read moresand... like millions of these sand flea black crab looking things... it was a very uncomfortable situation. So glad we had chairs because sitting on that beach blanket was awful. Probably won't be back... but it is okay

Great beach front property, clean, nice decor, rooms are spacious, shower pressure is good…read more Property is located at the end of the beach.. not crowded.. Front desk employees are very pleasant and professional. Restaurant upstairs has great beach view with fine dining options, sushi, steaks and such. Downstairs restaurant offers casual dishes. Check in and out can be a little long. Overall good property to enjoy Virginia Beach.

Absolutely gorgeous park with a lot to see and do! We loved Skyline Drive and even saw an elusive…read moresalamander!

GORGEOUS! Gorgeous! Absolutely stunningly GORGEOUS! Run don't walk to Shenandoah during the fall…read moretime because the foliage is *chefs kiss* ‍. I went mid October on a Wednesday morning. The drive in from DC was not bad at all. When we arrived we were told we didn't need to pay since the government was shutdown. On your way up the mountain you'll notice that there are a ton of trails. We went straight to the Visitor Center and was happy there was someone inside to guide us to the trail we wanted to hike. The views outside of the visitor center are perfect for a photo opp. Right across the street was the Fox Hollow trail where you can do a little over a mile or a 4 mile hike. I was definitely shocked how much uphill there was on the 4 mile hike. The only thing keeping me going was the beautiful views. About midway we stumbled upon a great outlook where we were able to chill a little bit before heading down hill. Riding through the rest of the park was really nice. It wasn't too busy and the national park is huge so you can explore all day long. There's places where you can camp and picnic all throughout the park. And then afterwards you can check out a local winery or brewery in the area. Have funnn!!!

This visitor center was very close to North entrance... The view from the Visitir centre was…read moreAmazing!!! There was a store and Help desk too..

Be sure to check hours on the visitor center as they're still in a transitional phase between…read morewinter and summer hours. It turns out the center itself was closed when we arrived, but we entered through Front Royal and it was still worth a stop. The restroom facility is located adjacent to the same parking lot as the visitor center was open and in good condition. The view out back behind the visitor center was lovely! And there is a trailhead directly across the street for the Fox Hollow Trail, which is an official TRACK trail (brochures in the stand at the trailhead) which was a fun way to explore the history and nature of the area. There were a couple of rangers onsite at the visitor center for a special event, but it the event itself hadn't started yet, and they were kind enough to be answering questions and chatting with visitors while they waited for the busses to unload their program attendees.

This visitor center is a must-stop when exploring Shenandoah! The location is beautiful, with…read morestunning views that make it worth the visit on their own. Inside, there's a small but charming store with local souvenirs. The exhibits were informative and well-presented,great for learning more about the park's history, wildlife, and natural features. It's the perfect place to take a relaxing break along the way. They also had clean restrooms and restaurant nearby.

The Byrd center is located about halfway on Skyline Drive at mile 51, across from Big Meadows. It's…read morea great place to stop. The visitor center has a theatre that was rotating through three film options when we visited covering nature and history topics (how else would we have found out that the park has eels?!) The exhibit space is really nice too, informative and interactive. There's a nice slate of windows to look out at Big Meadows, and not only for wildlife, it turns out, as they were also doing a helicopter training during our visit, which was interesting to observe. There is also a small gift shop available. The center is located near a trailhead and the Big Meadows Lodge, which offers food during peak season. There are gas pumps available. There was an EV charger in the parking area, as well, though it was out of commission at the time of our visit. The rangers and staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Throw a rock near Culpeper, Virginia and you'll hit a landmark of Civil War significance. Thanks to…read morea non-profit that fights to preserve the country's earliest memories, Cedar Mountain Battlefield is a place for all to visit for free. Stopping by while at a nearby cabin, here's my experience: 1) Parking: Follow the signs to free parking near the visitor center. By the picnic table in the yard, you'll see a trailhead with maps and info on the battlefield. Follow the trails to find old gravestones and places where the battle took place. 2) Points of Interest: Markers along the trail talk about the significance of the battle. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson drew his sword during this battle for the only time during the Civil War. It was also his last battle led by him. 3) Amenities: There are benches along the trails looking out over the fields. Two cannons can be seen near one field with two outhouses nearby as the only restrooms on the grounds. It is worth noting that three historic markers put up by the Culpeper Calvary Museum clearly glorify the Confederacy over the Union. Even though erected almost 100 years ago, the fact that they remain standing shows the gap between an equitable society in this country.

Enjoyed the trails today with my hiking partner, Pookie-the-dog. The trails are in great shape,…read morewith mulch throughout the wooded area. The trails are well marked. There are historic gravesites, markers, and memorials. Today the site was quiet, with only 1 other hiking couple that after they left the visitor center parking, I didn't cross paths with them again. The caretaker was welcoming and engaged in lively conversation and recommended other nearby points of interest as well.

Often times, the national parks get the best territory and the states get leftovers. However, the…read moreShenandoah River State Park, down the mountain from well known Skyline Drive and its accompanying federal parkland, is by no means inferior. A rural drive leads to a visitor center, trails, an overlook, river access, and campgrounds. I had time for only a brief visit, but the views were majestic. It would be an excellent place to return for a hike. As with most of Virginia's state parks, there is a modest entrance fee, but I'm sure it's well worth it.

I travel and stay at a lot of parks during the course of the year, and I have only repeated a few…read moreof them. This location is incredible, rich with things to do, views to see, and adventures to have with enough time. The cabins are gorgeous, fair warning that there is no television, but honestly who cares?! I had great phone signal which almost never happens on these excursions, and I loved making a fire in my fireplace and sitting on the porch with coffee for sunrise, which I could see from Cabin 11. This cabin also was at the end and felt private, even though I could see my neighbors (who had set up Christmas lights! How fun!) There's also a wonderful hiking trail right by these cabins, 10 and 11, the Red Tail Ridge, that was semi-short (2.5 miles or so if desired to create a loop with Big Oak) and had views of the river and Shenandoah valley below!

We absolutely loved this drive. You could honestly stay in the car the whole time and see some…read moregreat views. We didn't though - stopped and did some hiking but our guidebooks were good about noting the mile markers so you could try to plan it out. They had somewhat clear mile markers on the side of the road and it was fairly easy sailing the whole day. As the park got busier, it was nice to have the wayside lots to break things up a bit. Very easy to navigate.

The main drive through Shenandoah. Beautiful views and plenty of attractions lie along this route…read more The roads wind through the mountains and you get tons of overlooks. Would recommend to anyone who's in the area. Great to pair with a hike

We did this hike at the end of October. It was cloudy and drizzling that day but I still enjoyed…read morethis hike throughly. The autumn color was perfect. I would rate this hike as easy. The trail went downhill in the beginning but on the way back the incline was gradual through out the hike. One of my friends who did this hike with me was pregnant and was able to do this hike with breaks intermittently. Parking lot could get busy. I saw some people parked on the grass, just be careful not to get stuck in the mud if it's raining.

We were pumped to try this easy trail but quickly found out it's more moderate than easy. My…read morehusband has a broken vertebrae in his back so he had to turn around. I decided to push forward and was so happy I did. Such a breathtaking hike. The falls are gorgeous and the path is very nice. They have steps built in to many steep places that makes it very easy to navigate. It was a very warm spring day and I did not bring enough water. Bring water or at least a filter so you can have as much drinking water as you need. I enjoyed the hike down but was quickly humbled on the way back up! When I say breathtaking I mean I was out of breath and breathing hard on the way up. So worth it though. I actually hiked down to the Rose River Loop Trail and that's where I turned around to go back up and it's like a 945 ft elevation gain in 1.5 miles. I had to take some breaks and even cooled myself down a bit in the water. What an epic hike though and I even saw a deer!

I was shocked yet disappointed that I had never been to the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor's Center…read morebefore. I've always heard you can get recycling bags here but just never went to get them. I actually thought it was at the community center by Taylor MS. It's on Calhoun St right off main street downtown and beside the Mosby House. It's in a funky little spot, so off the beaten path. I walked in and announced I was here for recycling bags. The gentleman hosting the center was so nice. He asked my address and for my ID. He handed to two huge rolls of trash bags and a roll of recycling bags for free! He said these are available every year. For free! I was so happy! We talked a bit and I walked around inside the tiny center picking out pamphlets. Outside in the back they have quite a few picnic tables. They could use some outdoor landscaping and decor in places but I was happy to find this spot. Pretty neat.

This visitor center is really hidden behind Main Street in Warrenton. Best way to find it is to…read morefind the Mosby House as it is behind this historic museum (BTW, the museum is closed down for lack of funding). Small visitor center with friendly staff. Easy parking. Pick up brochures and other information here for the area and elsewhere in Virginia.