Front Royal

Front Royal is a town of 15,000 people (2019) in the US state of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. It is the county seat of Warren County.

• Front Royal Tourism website

• The town is at the intersection of Interstate 66, US-340 and US-522 near US-55. It is just miles from the intersection of Interstate 66 and Interstate 81
• The closest airport is 38.262488-78.9002251 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), a small airport with scheduled commercial service only from Chicago–O'Hare and Washington–Dulles.
• About an hour drive from Front Royal is 38.956813-77.4464862 Washington Dulles International Airport major airport with numerous domestic and international flights.
• For passenger train service, 38.750069-77.472793 Manassas Amtrak Station is about an hour drive from Front Royal.
• Passenger bus service is available from 38.897157-77.0063194 Washington Greyhound Bus Station, about a 90-minute drive from Front Royal.

Front Royal's downtown area along Main Street is walkable.

There is a bus, the called Front Royal Trolley, which travels around the town of Front Royal but not the surrounding areas. ($0.50 fare; free for ages 0-12). (Route map)

Otherwise, you will definitely need a car to get around.

• 38.8992-78.2160311 Skyline Caverns,10344 Stonewall Jackson Hwy(Route 340),☏ +1 540 635-4545.M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-6PM;.A series of caverns turned tourist attraction, one of only a few places in the world where you will find Anthodite formations, minerals shaped like orchids. There are also a series of underground streams and a waterfall to see here, as well as a miniature train.Adults $28, children age 6-12 $14, children age 0-5 Free..👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.950696-78.1472342 Christendom College,134 Christendom Drive(off Shenandoah Shores Rd),toll-free: +1-800-877-5456.Catholic college, opened in 1977.👁 OSM directions
  

• 38.878141-78.1507481 Appalachian Trail.The 2,100-mile (3,400-km) Appalachian Trail passes near Front Royal. You can find it on Route 522 (Remount Road), about 4 miles southeast of the center of town. From here, you can walk 969 miles (1,560 km) south to Georgia or 1,134 miles (1,825 km) north to Maine. There is a Front Royal Trolley stop here, but pickup is only twice per day.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.906268-78.1997172 Skyline Drive(begins at Stonewall Jackson Hwy).A 105-mile (169-km) windy road, along the Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with dozens of beautiful views. Particularly stunning when the leaves change color in late September and early October.$30 per vehicle for a 7-day pass, or $55 for a 12-month pass.👁 OSM directions
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• 38.919651-78.1913713 Warren Riffles Confederate Museum,95 Chester St,☏ +1 540 636-6982.Relics and records of the US Civil War. Also books and gifts. Weekdays 9AM-4PM; Su noon to 4PM April 15-Nov 1; by appointment rest of year.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.995339-78.0930964 Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons,552 Milldale Hollow Rd,☏ +1 540 622-6325.Hot air balloon rides over the Shenandoah Valley, to see the area from above.From $180 per-person.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.889315-78.2430585 Front Royal Canoe Company,8567 Stonewall Jackson Hwy,☏ +1 540 635-5440,frcanoe@lynxconnect.com.Offers canoe, kayak, and rafting trips down the Shenandoah River. Trips from 3 to 40 miles (5 km to 65 km).From $40.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.90699-78.1828846 Royal Family Bowling Center,430 Remount Rd,☏ +1 540 636-3113.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.988725-78.1862487 Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club,456 Shadows Drive(on US522/340: 2 miles north of I-66),☏ +1 540-631-9661.Featuring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this award-winning golf course offers five sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,994 to 7,301 yards. The front nine plays as a traditional mountain course with vast elevation changes, tight fairways and numerous bunkers on most holes. The back nine, on the other hand, plays as a lakes course with wider fairways and water on almost all 9 holes, including the Signature Waterfall at the 18th green.👁 OSM directions
  

• 38.917623-78.190651 Main Street Geek,301 E Main St,☏ +1 540 692-6005.M-Th noon-6PM, F Sa noon-8PM, Su noon-5PM.Toys, collectibles, comics, Lego sets, gifts, handcrafted jewelry, and art👁 OSM directions
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• 38.917886-78.1920682 Mountain Trails Front Royal,120 E Main St,☏ +1 540 749-2470.M-Th 10AM-6PM, F 10AM-7PM, Sa noon-7PM, Su noon-5PM.Outdoor clothing and equipment👁 OSM directions
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• 38.915533-78.193593 Royal Oak Bookshop,207 S Royal Ave,☏ +1 540 635-7070.M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM.New and used books👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jan 2023)

• 38.917364-78.1881 L Dee's Pancake House,522 E Main St,☏ +1 540 635-3791.Pancakes and other breakfast food. Cash only.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.911983-78.1930232 Spelunker's Frozen Custard & Cavern Burgers,116 South St,☏ +1 540 631-0300.Burgers and frozen custard.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.911209-78.1906573 Front Royal Fox's Pizza Den,239 South St,☏ +1 540 635-2800.Pizza, sandwiches, and salads.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.987234-78.1814814 Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar,101 Hospitality Drive(on US522/340: 2 miles north of I-66),☏ +1 540-631-3045.Houlihan’s offers relaxed, casual dining and bar seating for 196 guests, featuring quality American fare freshly prepared with contemporary flavors and creativity. Houlihan's features a 98% made-from-scratch kitchen. From fresh-baked artisan breads to mini martini flights, you’ll find a variety of popular dishes along with interesting new tastes delivered to the table with smart presentations.👁 OSM directions
  
• 38.962454-78.1916835 Khukuri Nepali Cuisine,40 Riverton Commons Dr,☏ +1 540-749-2440,nigel_742048@yahoo.com.W-M 11:30AM-3PM & 4-9PM, Tu closed.Traditional Nepalese and north Indian cuisine including dal-bhat-takari, momos, tandori, etc.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jan 2024)

• 38.863754-78.129531 Chester Gap Cellars,4615 Remount Rd(near Route 522),☏ +1 540 636 8086.F-Su 11AM-6PM, M-Th closed.Scenic winery that grows its grapes on-site. Lovely view of the surrounding area. Well-behaved dogs are welcome outside.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jun 2021)
• 38.839825-78.2304452 Glen Manor Vienyards,2244 Browntown Rd,☏ +1 540 635 6324.W-Su 11AM-5PM, M Tu closed.Taste many different varietals of wine that have been produced on their 17-acre vineyard. Beautiful view of the vines, pasture, and mountains. The farm has been owned and farmed by five generations of their family for over 100 years.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jun 2021)
• 38.91829-78.1917323 Vibrissa Beer,122 E Main St,☏ +1 540 631-0773.Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM.Brewery and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Live music some Friday and Saturday evenings. They also have a location in Winchester.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jan 2023)
• 38.917705-78.1910574 Main Street Daily Grind Café,215 E Main St,☏ +1 540 635-3556.Daily 8AM-6PM.Coffee and espresso drinks. Also serves breakfast and lunch.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Jan 2023)
• 38.91784-78.190995 Honey & Hops Brew Works,212 East Main St(east from Main and Royal),☏ +1 540 692 6032,info@honeyandhopsbrewworks.com.M Tu Th 3-9PM, W closed, F-Su noon-10PM.3 brothers from Alaska, making mead in the Shenandoah Valley. Small batch, hand crafted, honey wine.👁 OSM directions
  (updated Oct 2023)