A community with a rich heritage and dynamic future, the "Top of Virginia" is located approximately 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. Intersected by Routes 522, 50, 17, 11 and Interstate 81. History abounds in the area, with several civil war battle sites and many historically significant buildings.

Apple Blossom Mall
90 Stores. Millwood Avenue

Creekside Village
Stores and Specialty Shops. Kernstown.

Northpark Shopping Center
Berryville Avenue - Route 7 East

Pineville Plaza
24 Stores. Wilson Boulevard.

Southpark Shopping Center
Valley Avenue - Route 11 South.

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Best Western Lee-Jackson Motor Inn
711 Millwood Avenue, Winchester VA 22601
The Best Western Lee-Jackson Motor Inn, nestled in the northern Shenandoah Valley, is a full service motor Inn with 140 well appointed guest rooms. Come and relax by our soothing pool.

Comfort Inn Winchester
1601 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester VA 22603
3 miles to Historical Old Town Winchester shops and attraction. Winchester Medical Center 5 miles

Shenandoah Crossing Mini-Vacation Getaway
This special offer will save you more than $200 off the standard retail rate to stay at this scenic Central Virginia resort destination. Equestrian Center, nature trails, many historic sites, fine dining and much more adventure awaits. Many exciting outdoor experiences to choose from.

Virginia Adventure Guide
Including Chesapeake Bay, the Blue Ridge & Shenandoah Valley By Leonard Adkins
This highly detailed travel guide covers the entire state, from Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Dismal Swamp. All the best hikes, canoe trails, whitewater routes, from an author who has hiked the Appalachian Trail from start to finish three times!

Old Court House Civil War Museum
20 North Loudoun Loudoun Street, Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester, VA 22604; (540) 542-1145; Email;
Open: Frid-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 1PM-5PM;
The Museum, now open in its final home, the Frederick County Courthouse, tells the history of the war where over 600,000 Americans died. Exhibits look at the daily life of the soldier, major advances in battlefield technology, and the many splendid uniforms from the North and South that reflected the deep commitment the troops felt to their respective cause.

Stonewall Jackson’s Museum at Hupp's Hill
33229 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, VA; (540) 465-5884; Email;
Part of an estate established by George F. Hupp in the 1750s, Hupps Hill commands breathtaking views of Strasburg, the Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain. The hill and the manor house to the south were used by contending forces throughout the Civil War. Relict Confederate entrenchments and Federal gun positions can still be seen on the grounds.

George Washington’s Office Museum
Corner of Braddock and Cork streets
The center room of George Washington's Office Museum was used by Colonel George Washington, commander of the Virginia Regiment, as an office between September, 1755 and December, 1756 while he was building Fort Loudoun. The fort, located just north of downtown Winchester, was the largest of the series of forts Colonel Washington was building from the Potomac River to the North Carolina border to protect the colony of Virginia from Indian raids during the French and Indian War.

Kurtz Cultural Center
The Kurtz serves the Winchester community through its Old Town Welcome Center, Civil War Information Center, Gift Shop, Walking Tours and exhibition galleries.
Patsy Cline Exhibit - Winchester is Patsy Cline's home town and at this exhibit you will see many personal items and other items dealing with Winchester's famous singing star.

The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
A wide variety of activities and special programs is offered in an interactive setting. Exhibits include simple machines; puzzles, games and brain teasers; live specimens in a natural history center; a climbing wall; an emergency clinic; and an art room.



Winchester Travelodge
- 160 Front Royal Pike, Winchester VA 22602
Award winning property with 149 rooms. We have a comfortable hotel type atmosphere with major renovations in 1995 and 1996. Property features seasonal outdoor heated pool, on-premise guest laundry, color cable TV with HBO and ESPN, in room coffee, elevator service, complimentary continental breakfast, and USA Today newspaper. Banquet facilities offer a panoramic view of the city for groups up to 250.

Wingate Inn Winchester
150 Wingate Dr., Winchester VA 22601
AAA 3 Diamonds. The hotel is four stories high with all interior corridors, 2 elevators, expanded continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa, sauna, and fitness center. The hotel is located at the tip of the Shenandoah Valley and is rich with Civil War History. It also is the home of General George Washington's office and the home of the famous country singer Patsy Cline.

Colonial Williamsburg Mini-Vacation Getaway
With Free tickets to visit Williamsburg Virginia, home to Busch Gardens, historic colonial park and other great family attractions. This special MainTour vacation package lets you stay right in the middle of the action. (Free Bonus gift included)