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 

• P. Buckley Moss Museum - semi annual barn shows & signings                                
• Artisans Center of Virginia - featured in Southern Living magazine
• Shenandoah Valley Art Center 
• Plumb House - site of battle of the Valley in 1865
• Waynesboro Heritage Museum- features revolving exhibits as well as artifacts from Waynesboro's Archives and Artifacts Collection.  Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
• Civil War battlefields - http://www.civilwartrails.org  
• Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg; www.vaquiltmuseum.org

             Antiques & Shopping

• Augusta Expoland in Fisherville
• visit http://www.rachelsquiltpatch.com/ in Staunton
• lots and lots of antique stores

            Gardens and Farms 

• Andre Viette Farm and Nursery
• Historic Wades Working Mill  
• Harvest Thyme Herbs- a culinary herb farm that offers scheduled classes about growing and cooking with fragrant and useful plants      

              For the Adventurer                               

• Skyline Drive, updated road conditions at www.nps.gov/shen or call 540-999-3500 and the Blue Ridge Parkway - only three miles from the Inn 
• Shenandoah National Park
• Shenandoah Valley - with all it's natural beauty and wildlife
• Grand Caverns
• Appalachian Trail - 3 miles from Inn
• George Washington National Forest
• Horseback riding trails:
•      Keezlenutten Farm - http://www.keezlenuttenfarm.com/
•       North Mountain Outfitters
•      Star "B" Stables- 540-885-8855
• Hot Air Balloon Rides at www.blueridgeballoon.com 
• Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, tubing/go to www.jamesriver.com  or www.canoevirginia.net
• Wintergreen Resort (four seasons) -skiing, golf, tennis, horseback riding
• Massanutten Ski Resort and Water park
• Sherando Lake State Park and Hiking trails 
• Eagles Nest Airport- scenic air tours of area
• Afton, Virginia-site of several wineries-only minutes away
• Maize Quest @ Bridgmont Farm- http://www.getlostinthecorn.com/  Open early September thru November
• Fly Fishing Lessons on the South River with "Chubby" Damron of Mountain Trout Outfitters; 434-882-3477 

              Vineyards

• Many local only minutes away! www.monticellowinetrail.com or www.virginiawine.org.  
• Relax and enjoy the fine wines at http://www.hilltopberrywine.com/
• Visit beautiful Veritas vineyard in nearby Afton; http://www.veritaswines.com/
• Wintergreen Wine Festival - June

              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 
• Waynesboro - calendar of events
• 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.  
  
  

• 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.

• Charlottesville (22 miles east): Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson; Ashlawn, home of James Monroe; Michie Tavern; University of Virginia; lots of shopping
• Staunton (12 miles west): Woodrow Wilson birthplace museum; American Frontier Culture Museum; Mary Baldwin College; Black Friars Playhouse (nationally renowned Shakespearean Theater); Guided tours of these and other Staunton area attractions with Staunton Virginia Guide Tours.  For more information go to http://www.stauntonguidedtours.com/
• Harrisonburg (30 miles north on Int. 81): James Madison University; Endless Caverns: Green Valley Book Fair; Virginia Quilt Museum; Luray Zoo
• Antique Malls - you could shop all day!!