During your stay at Belle Hearth Bed and Breakfast in Shenandoah, Virginia, you will never run out of things to see and do here in this scenic and diverse valley. The Shenandoah National Park nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains provides opportunities for all kinds of great outdoor activities: hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing and more. Enjoy a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or go exploring on country roads. You’ll be delighted as you discover local treasures around every bend. Check out these links to find out more about traveling and sightseeing in the Shenandoah Valley. Also be sure to take a look at our current getaway packages and specials, and start planning your Virginia vacation today!
Happenings during March & April ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
March 6 - Expo Indoor Yard Sale; www.augustaexpo.com
March 6 - Wintergreen Winery wine & cheese pairings; www.wintergreen-winery.com
March 13 & 14 - 52nd Highland Maple Festival- www.highlandcounty.org
March 12-14 - Augusta Home & Garden Show; www.augustaexpo.com.
March 13-28 - Green Valley Book Fair; daily 9am-7pm; www.gobookfair.com
March 16 - 11th Annual Taste of the Town at Waynesboro Country Club; 5:00pm - 8:00pm; Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at door. More info at www.waynesborodowntown.org
March 17 - Moscow Fest Ballet in "Swan Lake" at the Paramount theater; www.theparamount.net
March 17-21 - Virginia Festival of the Book; www.vabook.org
March 20 - Taylor Swift at John Paul Jones arena; 434-243-4960.
March 20-21 - Expo Spring Arts & Crafts Show; www.augustaexpo.com
March 20-21 - 52nd Highland Maple Festival- www.highlandcounty.org
April 10 - Country Connections Spring Open; www.countryconnectionsva.com
April 10-11 - 145th Battle of Waynesboro - re-enactments; more info at http://sites.google.com/site/battleofwaynesboro/
April 17-18 - Virginia Fly Fishing Festival; Waynesboro; www.vaflyfishingfestival.org
April 30-May1 & 2 - Shenandoah Antique Show & Expo; www.augustaexpo.com
April 17-25 - 77th Annual Historic Garden Week; www.vagardenweek.org
April 24-25 - Sun Spots Hot Glass Festival in Staunton; www.sunspots.com
April 24 - Foxfield Races- www.foxfieldraces.com
April 24 - Waynesboro River Fest: www.riverfestwaynesboro.org/
What's Happening in the Shenandoah Valley?? Go to www.visitshenandoah.org and click on "events"
All year round - Picturesque Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, numerous wineries, historic towns of Charlottesville, Staunton and Harrisonburg. Many Civil War sites within easy driving distance.
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Art , Museums & History
Antiques & Shopping
Gardens and Farms
For the Adventurer
Vineyards
Special Interests
- Fishburne Military School
- Stone Soup Books - a charming place to have a light lunch and check out that book you wanted
- Natural Chimneys State Regional Park
- Virginia Horse Center
- Natural Bridge National Park
- Hawk Watching
- Golf- go to www.virginiasgolf.com
- B&B Guide for Bikers go to Bed Breakfast and Biking
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Historic Walking Tours of New Market, Virginia, from colonial times to the present. March-October; daily at 10:30am, except Wed. and Sunday. 20% discount to Belle Hearth guests. 24 hour notice needed; reservations required.
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Seasonal Events:
- Battle of Waynesboro - March
- RiverFest- April
- Virginia Fly Fishing Tournament - April 17 & 18, 2010
- Tour of Virginia Bike Race- April
- Victorian Fest in Staunton - April
- Annual Main Street Muscle Car Show-May
- Shenandoah Spring Antiques Expo- May- One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers & collectors on the East Coast covering 3 days
- Soap Box Derby Regional Finals - June 2, 2007
- Summer Extravaganza - July
- Augusta Expo Huge Outdoor Yard Sale- August
- Gem Show - October
- Apple Days Festival - October
- Shenandoah Fall Antiques Expo - October 12-14, 2007 - Virginia's most exciting antique event
- Fall Foliage Festival - October
- Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival
- Fall Art Show - October -a 2 day show with artists and crafters in the streets of Waynesboro
- Fall/Winter Craft Shows - November 10-11 and December 1-2, 2007
- Christmas Parade - 1st Saturday in December
Attractions within one half hour:
Waynesboro is only minutes from: Humpback Rock and the Humpback Rock Farm, one of the most popular attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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