Visitors’ Favorites: Smith Run Farmhouse

Mary Frances
Visitors’ Favorites: Smith Run Farmhouse

Mountain & River Sightseeing

Just before you turn down Browntown Rd. on your approach to the Farmhouse, you’ll pass the first entrance to beautiful Shenandoah National Park. Skyline Drive is must-do for lovers of scenic overlooks and fall colors, and the park’s visitors centers have trail maps and information about wildlife.
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Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal Entrance Station
17157 Skyline Dr
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Just before you turn down Browntown Rd. on your approach to the Farmhouse, you’ll pass the first entrance to beautiful Shenandoah National Park. Skyline Drive is must-do for lovers of scenic overlooks and fall colors, and the park’s visitors centers have trail maps and information about wildlife.
This is the closest of several local river outfitters--located just over a 20 minute drive from the Farmhouse, the folks at Downriver can get you set up with everything you need for a day of canoeing or tubing on the Shenandoah.
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Downriver Canoe Co
884 Indian Hollow Rd
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This is the closest of several local river outfitters--located just over a 20 minute drive from the Farmhouse, the folks at Downriver can get you set up with everything you need for a day of canoeing or tubing on the Shenandoah.
The state park is a lovely choice for valley views, hikes, and wading.
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Parcul de Stat Shenandoah River
350 Daughter of Stars Dr
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The state park is a lovely choice for valley views, hikes, and wading.
Not far from the Farmhouse, this trailhead provides access to a lovely hike with swimming holes.
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Thompson Hollow Trailhead
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Not far from the Farmhouse, this trailhead provides access to a lovely hike with swimming holes.
The town of Luray has a charming river walk and many nice restaurants. If you decide to drive through the National Park on Skyline Drive, Luray is a good place to pop back out and visit the town and caverns.
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Luray
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The town of Luray has a charming river walk and many nice restaurants. If you decide to drive through the National Park on Skyline Drive, Luray is a good place to pop back out and visit the town and caverns.
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Peșterile Skyline
10344 Stonewall Jackson Hwy
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This hike is a longer drive (about an hour and a half from the house), but avid hikers exploring Shenandoah wil find it worth the trip.
Rose River Falls
This hike is a longer drive (about an hour and a half from the house), but avid hikers exploring Shenandoah wil find it worth the trip.

Food scene

A full grocery store, this is a great place to stock up for the weekend on your way in to the Farmhouse.
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Martin's Food
409 South St
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A full grocery store, this is a great place to stock up for the weekend on your way in to the Farmhouse.
Great Front Royal spot for beers and BBQ. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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PaveMint Taphouse and Grill
9 South Commerce Avenue
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Great Front Royal spot for beers and BBQ. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Great local spot in Front Royal for burgers, cheesesteaks, and custard flavors that rotate regularly.
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Spelunker's
116 South St
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Great local spot in Front Royal for burgers, cheesesteaks, and custard flavors that rotate regularly.
Just 11 minutes from the Farmhouse, this well-reviewed vineyard is one of several Virginia winemakers you may want to visit as part of your getaway weekend.
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Glen Manor Vineyards
2244 Browntown Rd
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Just 11 minutes from the Farmhouse, this well-reviewed vineyard is one of several Virginia winemakers you may want to visit as part of your getaway weekend.
A great Front Royal option for coffee, breakfast, or sandwiches.
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Main Street Daily Grind Coffeehouse and Cafe
215 E Main St
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A great Front Royal option for coffee, breakfast, or sandwiches.
Stop here on your way in from I-66 for a dozen of their delicious apple cider donuts! Great breakfast and BBQ options, too.
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Apple House
4675 John Marshall Hwy
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Stop here on your way in from I-66 for a dozen of their delicious apple cider donuts! Great breakfast and BBQ options, too.
Nice Japanese option in Front Royal. If you are driving out through town on a Sunday afternoon, be sure to check out their Sunday evening all-you-can-eat sushi buffet!
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YamaFuji Japanese Restaurant
241 Chester St
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Nice Japanese option in Front Royal. If you are driving out through town on a Sunday afternoon, be sure to check out their Sunday evening all-you-can-eat sushi buffet!
Locals love this eat-in or carryout pizza option.
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Melting Pot Pizza
138 W 14th St
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Locals love this eat-in or carryout pizza option.

Beyond the Farmhouse

Here are some of our favorite places to visit when we are at our vacation home.
We aren't golfers, but there are several courses within a 40-45 minute drive (mostly on the north side of Front Royal). This course is well-reviewed and looks lovely in pictures--let us know if you give it a try!
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Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
134 Golf Club Cir
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We aren't golfers, but there are several courses within a 40-45 minute drive (mostly on the north side of Front Royal). This course is well-reviewed and looks lovely in pictures--let us know if you give it a try!
This is a well-reviewed trail riding option based on the north side of Front Royal. We haven't been yet, so let us know if you give them a try!
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Royal Horseshoe Farm
509 Morgan Ford Rd
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This is a well-reviewed trail riding option based on the north side of Front Royal. We haven't been yet, so let us know if you give them a try!
Located in a big shopping center on the north side of Front Royal, this Target sells beer & wine, along with groceries, clothing, and "everything else."
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Target
10 Crooked Run Plaza
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Located in a big shopping center on the north side of Front Royal, this Target sells beer & wine, along with groceries, clothing, and "everything else."
A 45 minute drive from the Farmhouse takes you to Strasburg, Virginia, to spend a slow day taking in its charming antiques stores.
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Strasburg Square
216 E King St
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A 45 minute drive from the Farmhouse takes you to Strasburg, Virginia, to spend a slow day taking in its charming antiques stores.
Located an hour north of the Farmhouse in Winchester, VA, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley features beautiful gardens and special exhibits, as well as a permanent collection of decorative arts pieces and miniatures.
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Muzeul Văii Shenandoah
901 Amherst St
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Located an hour north of the Farmhouse in Winchester, VA, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley features beautiful gardens and special exhibits, as well as a permanent collection of decorative arts pieces and miniatures.
This is an excellent destination for families with school-age or younger children. Extensive “old school” wooden & tire playground, as well as a more modern metal/plastic play area.
Fantasyland Park
903 Warren Ave.
This is an excellent destination for families with school-age or younger children. Extensive “old school” wooden & tire playground, as well as a more modern metal/plastic play area.
Recent guests recommended the ziplines at Bear Mountain as a great activity for kids & families.
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Bear Mountain Ziplines
2354 US-211
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Recent guests recommended the ziplines at Bear Mountain as a great activity for kids & families.