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NEW MARKET - (area code 540)

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Blue Ridge Inn, 2251 Old Valley Pike 740-4136

Budget Inn, 2192 Old Valley Pike. ............ 740-3105

Cross Roads Inn B&B 9222 John Sevier Rd. 740-4157

Days Inn, 9360 George R. Collins Dr. 740-4100

Jacob Swartz House, 574 Jiggady Rd. ....... 740-9208

Quality Inn, Exit 264, I-81 740-3141

Rosendale Inn B&B 17917 Farmhouse Ln. ............................ 740-4281

Shenvalee Resort, 9660 Fairway Dr........... 740-3181

Restaurants

Burger King, 172 W. Old Cross Rd. .......... 740-4400

The Town of New Market offers noteworthy 19th century buildings, family-friendly restaurants and shops, several hotels, the Shenvalee Golf Resort, and Endless Caverns. The Virginia Museum of the Civil War and Bushong Farm are located here. You can explore the farm which Jacob and Sarah Bushong started in 1818.

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War and New Market Battlefield State Historical Park interprets the 1864 Battle of New Market with emphasis on the role of Virginia Military Institute Cadets and the Civil War in Virginia.

The scene below at the museum shows the new entrance into the recently remodeled Virginia Room. The figures are life size and depict a struggle over the flag. All of the state flags as of 1861 are overhead in the background.

Italian Job, 140 W. Old Cross Rd. .............. 740-4448

Jackson's Corner, 9386 S. Congress St. 740-9010

Jalisco Mexican, 9403 S. Congress St. 740-9404

McDonalds, 171 W. Old Cross Rd. ............ 740-8484

Miller Grille, 9660 Fairway Dr. 740-3181

Southern Kitchen, 9576 S. Congress St. 740-3514

Subway, 186 Old Cross Rd. ....................... 740-9041

Campgrounds

Endless Caverns, Rt. 11 South ................... 740-3993

Points of Interest

Battlefield Military Museum, I-81, Exit 264 740-8065

Endless Caverns, I-81, Exit 264, Rt. 11 .......... 740-3993 Museum of the Civil War, I-81, Exit 264

New Market C of C, 9386 S. Congress St. 740-3212

“Serving the valley for more than 65 years”

540-740-3514

9576 S. Congress St. New Market, VA southernkitchenva.com

Don’t miss our award winning fried chicken Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily Open for dine in, take out and curbside Open 7 days a week 7am-9pm

Gateway to a small town with “big city” attractions

Luray Caverns

Discover Eastern America’s largest and most popular caverns. From well-lighted, paved walkways, explore cathedralsized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high – filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools.

Luray is home to the world famous Luray Caverns and the central entry point of the Shenandoah National Park and scenic Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just a few miles in any direction offers you a chance to enjoy the abundance of our natural resources and a range of activities including, camping, canoeing, cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, photography or simply marveling at the scenery. Any season is a great time to visit; each is unique and beautiful.

The Luray Valley Museum

The Luray Valley Museum is the latest attraction to be added at Luray Caverns. Experience what life was like in our Valley when settlers first arrived.

Luray-Hawksbill Greenway

This award-winning linear park features a paved walking and biking trail, which extends more than two miles along Hawksbill Creek in the Town of Luray. The Greenway is a designated Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and an Urban Wildlife Corridor.

Shenandoah National Park

The Land of Shenandoah is showcased in Page County, home to Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park, the fabled Shenandoah River plus diverse lodging options and quaint towns of Shenandoah, Stanley and Luray. A variety of attractions and activities await you plus charming stores, restaurants, cafes and so much more. With over 400 cabins available to rent, visitors can find their perfect temporary home-awayfrom home. Whether seeking a restored rustic cabin, a newer built cottage, or a luxury home, Page County has exactly what you’re looking for. www.luraypage.com.

With headquarters in Luray, the Shenandoah National Park offers over 500 miles of trails for hikers of every experience level from beginner all the way up to the ambitious Appalachian Trail hiker.

Lake Arrowhead

This picturesque 34-acre lake, filled with a variety of game fish, features a wooded picnicking area and a white sand beach for swimming.

Accommodations

The Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center offices reside in the restored historic train depot at 18 Campbell Street in downtown Luray. Come by and visit with our staff for information and recommendations. Find out where to stay, what to do and see and which adventures you can experience... we can help you find them all. Additionally, we have a wide variety of brochures, magazines, and more to assist you as you plan your stay in the Shenandoah

Campgrounds

Points

Singing Tower of Luray

The Shenandoah River’s south fork flows through the entire length of Page County, making it a playground for canoeing, tubing, fishing and swimming. Local outfitters provide rentals and guides, and a large selection of accommodations on or near the river make for an even more memorable experience.

It is our belief that Stanley offers “the best of both worlds.” Located in the Shenandoah Valley in the beautiful Page Valley of Virginia, you will find a nature lover’s paradise. Whether it’s the tempting cool waters of the Shenandoah River, the breathtaking view of our surrounding caverns, or the panoramic beauty of a mountain overlook on the Skyline Drive, we guarantee you will be well pleased with our area. We believe that you will agree with us, when we tell you we prefer to remain hidden yet easily located here in the valley. Come visit for a few hours, a few days, or a lifetime.

Welcome to Hawksbill Park

The Hawksbill Recreation Park is a twenty-eight acre park featuring a community center, large swimming pool, concession area, picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, and hiking trail. Enjoy the pool for: Birthday Parties, Group Events, Night Swimming, Volleyball Events, lots more. Rental Packages Available. For more information about all of our parks and recreational facilities, call us: 540 778-3454.

Ed Good Memorial Park features a great place for events, a picnic shelter, kids’ playground, walking trail (partially paved), and a skate park. The iconic town chimney, located at the park serves as a tribute to all of the Page County families that were displaced in the establishment of Shenandoah National Park.

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