Shout out to Scott, our guide for the 830am tour. We had such a wonderful time. Highly recommend to…read moredo the guided tour. It's about 60 mins. Only 1 tour per day starting at 830am. The temperature of 54°F (12°C) year-round. I brought a light jacket. We walked thru the paved loop. Scott talked about history and the discovery of the carven. He pointed out many different shapes of limestones around us. He also mentioned lots about minerals, Stalactites, Stalagmites etc. I enjoyed his jokes and he definitely made the early tour worth it. With the ticket, you can also visit Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Shenandoah Heritage Village, and Toy Town Junction. The cafe sells some snacks and chocolate. All the staff were very nice and friendly. Bathroom is clean. You can stay there as long as you want. visit all the museum and the carven . No time limit. Big parking lot in the front. Very convenient. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

We have been to VA before and went to other smaller caverns and had a good time. We decided to take…read morethe family here as it is much bigger. Overall, I'd tell people to save some money and go to a smaller local cavern honestly. Around $90 for the 4 of us, and that included a Giant card discount. The caverns are quite large and beautiful as to be expected. Other tours we have been on had a person walk you through and talk to you about everything, not this one. It was a free for all, people pushing through, kids running wild, quite unenjoyable. There were staff members in some areas, they were kids (16yr~olds). You could ask them questions but you got the kind of answer expected from a teenager. There were 2 teens working by the organ. They were talking to each other very loudly, extremely distracting and they offered no information about the organ when asked. Even though these caverns are larger than previous ones we visited, we ended up going through them much faster just because of how people were pushing through you. The experience was not worth $100.

Small museum. The admission is free. A good mix of exhibits. I most enjoyed the Egypt and Nubia in…read moreAfrica which gave a good historical background. The museum is in the Thomas H. Bayly Building on Rugby Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, a short distance from the Rotunda.

This is a small museum but it has two floors. I visited here with three other family members and…read morethere was no admission fee. This museum has various art from other countries like Africa and other countries that were very colorful and interesting. We enjoyed our walk through and would recommend it as a great place to visit.

Such a beautiful space with an amazing collection. You can really feel the love the moment you walk…read morein. Walter and Lao Russell left behind work that's truly inspiring and it stays with you even after you leave. Definitely a must see if you're in the area, especially with so much to explore nearby like Historic Main Street in Waynesboro and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive just minutes away.

Waynesboro is worth visiting as a historic town with beautiful scenery. Do not miss The Russell…read moreMuseum on the Main Street! Walter Russell and his wife, Lao, were artists and creators. He was a scientist, a sculptor, a musician and a philosopher. You will be enthralled by this collection. We had a fabulous tour with the curator who is personally involved and made fascinating people more enthralling by sharing his personal experiences. Highly recommend!!!

I love visiting museums but the Chihuly Piece what's one…read moreof the main draws for me. It's hard to believe that general admission is free because the museum rivals many larger art museums that I visited. The collection is incredibly diverse The galleries are spacious and well what organized and never felt overly crowded. I especially enjoyed the sculpture garden which is peaceful and beautiful and a perfect spot to take a break people were working studying just enjoying being here

Flowers & Fine Art Every year they do such a fine job with…read morethis. Well staffed. New pieces picked each year for the floral designers to match. A great annual event.

This museum was so nice! We took our toddler here and he loved it. There are two floors with plenty…read moreto do. What struck me is how clean and new everything looked. The price was reasonable and the tickets are for all day. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in Harrisonburg with kids.

I am visiting the area and kept missing the turn for parking , so if this helps anyone who is…read moreslower like me, park on the left side of the building (facing the building). Haha tons of parking there. The place itself is so fun, lots to do for kids. There are three levels but only the first two were opened. Very clean which is my favorite part. Reasonable ticket prices as well!

always relaxing to walk through the gardens! summer 2026…read moreexhibit earth and sky sculptures by marguerite elliot

Best ever ! Art , Music, hiking and more !…read more Well kept trails filled with plants , sculptures and views. MSV at Night shows are awesome not to mention the many beautiful acres to explore. It's always a pleasure to visit and see what is new. Become a member and support the Museum- it has many perks and is well worth it.

Heads up: Graffiti House is only open from noon to 4p on Saturdays. Sign on the front says those…read morehours will be in place through Dec 2026

It's only open every other Saturday seasonally, but it was a really unique and interesting Civil…read moreWar site - featuring graffiti. It delivers what it promises. This seemed pretty common for troops to occupy houses on their travels and doodle on the walls, but this was a lucky example to preserve it behind paint which was discovered in time for it to avoid demolishion. Some graffiti is better preserved/readable than others, but it is a recent site to be opened to the public, so it's a work in progress. It's interesting to think of the young men who strolled through here 150 years ago. There was a knowledgeable guide who walked us through a few rooms pointing to some of the writing, a small exhibit, and a small gift shop. It's free, but since it's all volunteers, we gave a donation. It won't take very long to go through, but it's a cool historical site to visit in the area.

What a gorgeous place! I went in the late winter/early early Spring and even though there were no…read moreleaves on the trees, it was still gorgeous. Monticello is the estate of Thomas Jefferson and there is so much history packed into the tour but the beauty is what captivates you. The woodwork, the flooring, the artwork...I could go on and on. The tour guides are excellent! Very knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and they keep history honest. I loved that they stuck to the facts and told the history as it should, the good, the bad and the ugly. The estate is still kept immaculate and holds so much history in every detail. The view alone overlooking the mountainside takes your breath away. It immediately sets your mind to wandering and fantasizing of a time long ago and how spectacular it must have been to live surrounded by such beauty. I highly recommend and would recommend going in late Spring or early Summer or Fall when the leaves have changed color.

Monticello is probably the most famous of all the President houses (Mt Vernon may have it beat)…read more As a self-proclaimed Presidential history nerd, I have been to several presidential homes, libraries, museums, gravesites, monuments, etc. Monticello's history is the most interesting because of many factors including Jefferson's architectural obsession, the atrocities with slavery that occurred with building and maintaining it, and the innovations and experimentation Jefferson used while living here. Monticello is a huge operation. You should definitely get a reservation. You park at the bottom of the hill (or maybe middle of it) then you go through metal detectors and are now in the cafe/gift shop/bathroom area. From there you can take the 1/2 mile walk up hill to the home or take the bus. Once you are up top, you will be put into different huddles depending on your tour time. Oh, there are several different style tours, we just did the general admission tour. Anyway, you can walk around the grounds while you wait. The whole thing is very well organized. Our tour guide took us through various rooms in the house, pointed out various artifacts from Jefferson's past, told stories and was very knowledgeable when asked questions. The group I was in was probably 20 people. The whole tour took 45 mins. Then we walked the grounds independent of the tour including looking at Jefferson's family cemetery plot. My only issue is that I went on July 1st, 2026, so the whole back (or front) had a huge tent set up for the America 250 celebration. Not a big deal just didn't get the complete feel or pics.

This Mother's Day weekend, we finally decided to tour Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont --…read morethe country retreat of American artist Gari Melchers. This has been on my FXBG bucket list for quite some time, and honestly, I have no idea why we waited so long to visit. What an absolute treat it was. For those unfamiliar with him, Gari Melchers was one of the most respected artists of his generation, known for his portraits, murals, and landscapes. Born in Detroit to German immigrants, he studied art in Düsseldorf and Paris before eventually settling at Belmont Estate in Falmouth, Virginia, near Fredericksburg. Even President Theodore Roosevelt sat for one of his portraits during Melchers' prolific career. I won't go too deep into the history lesson here, but I will say that his "country retreat" was absolutely stunning. My husband and I spent a couple of hours wandering through the gardens, touring the home, and exploring Gari's personal studio. It was such a peaceful and immersive experience. I found myself completely absorbed in his story, his artwork, and the beauty of the property itself. Since I was in a dress, we skipped the walking trails this time, but we definitely plan to go back soon in more appropriate attire to explore them. If you enjoy history, art, architecture, or simply beautiful places, I highly recommend adding Belmont to your list of places to visit.

Excellent tour. Beautiful art studio and museum. There is also a hiking trails inside. Highly…read morerecommended.

I love this store and the staff here-always so friendly and kind! We find some treasure in here…read moreevery time we go. I found their prices overall reasonable-The clothing can be steep-but the sales racks have some pretty great deals. Love the presentation, love the conversations with the front desk ladies, and overall thankful for this joyful store!!!

Absolutely wonderful store for kids! They have clothing (definitely high-end quality and price),…read morebut the huge draw for me is that they have such thoughtfully selected books that promote diversity and environmental stewardship. The books that you find there are so full of quality content, the type of books that help parents raise children with intentionality and teach kindness, empathy, and open-mindedness. The organization of the store is fun. When I went, there was a section for summer themed items and travel toys, STEM, dino toys and clothes, and more. I was truly wowed by the quality brands. You find brands like Haba and Usborne. I was particularly taken aback by all of the great Usborne stuff! I'm a major fan, and it's expensive to get that stuff shipped. The books end up being like $20, so it was nice to see them priced so reasonably here. I saw some great write and wipe books on letters, numbers, and math. There were some great sticker books (the type that teach), and I was able to snag a seek-and-find bug sticker book that teaches counting for like $8. It is incredibly engaging and effectively reinforces counting skills in a very fun way. Plus, it gives kids something to do with stickers that's fun and doesn't involve finding them all over your house. They also had some great quality Canadian brand of kids toys that I cannot remember, but good craft kits from them. Aside from the clothing, prices were quite reasonable, and the clothes, admittedly, were better quality than you see at typical kids stores. They were made like stuff used to be made. You know, like actually quality enough to pass down. I definitely plan to make this a regular stop for my birthday and Christmas shopping list. There are no yap yap toys, but pretty much kid-powered stuff that requires a brain to be actively engaged in creative thinking. My kind of stuff! Honestly, this store literally looks like what I would put in a kids store, if I created one myself, so I'm so happy to find that it exists. It is truly a magical place, as my fellow Yelper said. It really can't get much better. Please support this wonderful business. It is SO worth the drive, if you're out-of-town. If you have any doubts, just plan add a stop to the Discovery Museum for some great play and La Flor Michoacana for delicious ice cream, but you'll see that Whimsies alone is worth it.