Mark’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a great nearby farmer's market. It's open (April to Thanksgiving) seasonally on the weekends (Wed to Sun)
Heard's Cedar Hill Farm Market
885 Stonewall Jackson HwyThis is a great nearby farmer's market. It's open (April to Thanksgiving) seasonally on the weekends (Wed to Sun)
Hawksbill Brewing Co
22 Zerkel StWe recommend the Hooray for Luray IPA!
Best BBQ in the Shenandoah Area AND they have so many beers on tap. :)
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PaveMint Taphouse and Grill
9 South Commerce AvenueBest BBQ in the Shenandoah Area AND they have so many beers on tap. :)
Element
317 E Main StLocal fancy restaurant
Dominico Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
19 East Luray Shopping CenterBest grocery store in the area. They are run by Giant Food. This is a good stopping point for groceries if you are driving from the DC area
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Martin's Food
409 South StBest grocery store in the area. They are run by Giant Food. This is a good stopping point for groceries if you are driving from the DC area
Best place for food and supplies in the Luray area. You 'll need to go to Martin's in Front Royal for anything better than Walmart
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Walmart Supercenter
10 Riverton Commons DrBest place for food and supplies in the Luray area. You 'll need to go to Martin's in Front Royal for anything better than Walmart
Mimslyn Inn
401 W Main StGathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
24 E Main StMoonshadows Restaurant
132 E Main StThe Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant
401 W Main StBlue Wing Frog
219 Chester StMelting Pot Pizza
138 W 14th StGreat family friendly restaurant. Cash Only
Sightseeing
Lizzie and I's favorite winery. Lone Bear Cabin guests get a 10% discount. We like the Petit Verdot
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Castle Vineyards
2220 Mims RdLizzie and I's favorite winery. Lone Bear Cabin guests get a 10% discount. We like the Petit Verdot
This is an often missed local gem. Visit the National Park but if you have time the River State Park is worthwhile
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Parc d'État de la rivière Shenandoah
350 Daughter of Stars DrThis is an often missed local gem. Visit the National Park but if you have time the River State Park is worthwhile
Skyline Caverns
10344 Stonewall Jackson HwyThornton Gap
Downriver Canoe Co
884 Indian Hollow RdAnother great place for guided tours of the river.
Great place for horseback riding
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Fort Valley Ranch/Trail Rides/Campground/Cabins
299 S Fort Valley RdGreat place for horseback riding
Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo
1087 US-211Chimney Field Park
410 W 12th StNice place to play tennis
Hope Mills Store
2937 US-340Closest convenience store to our home. This is great for last minute supplies
The Hawksbill Greenway in Luray is about 20 minutes away. It’s a 2 mile loop and might be better if you prefer a city type environment for running and biking
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Luray Hawksbill Greenway
Luray Hawksbill GreenwayThe Hawksbill Greenway in Luray is about 20 minutes away. It’s a 2 mile loop and might be better if you prefer a city type environment for running and biking
Grottes de Luray
101 Cave Hill RdLuray's most famous spot!
River Run Outfitters, LLC
741 Carvell RdClosest location to rent tubes and to go out on the river
Conseils aux voyageurs
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What to Pack
Water for Hikes
Backpacks
Binoculars, cameras
Insect repellent
Coolers
Suntan lotion
Child’s Life Preservers (Or Extra Small or Large Adult). We have 6 standard sized life preservers
Specialty cookware or small appliances. We have standard cookware (skillets, pots, etc.)
Kitchen paper products (paper towels, napkins, etc.)
Food items, spices and oils
Water. (If you are picky about water you may want to bring bottled water)
Extra Pillows. We provide two pillows per bed. Our pillows are nice but if you only sleep well with a special pillow, please bring one.
Your own pillows/sheets/comforter/
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All Trails
The All Trails App/website is useful in planning out hikes for your stay
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Transportation
If you would like to arrange transportation during your stay, we recommend booking travel well in advance of your stay as uber/lyft does not service our area.
Lori's Pic-A-Place Travel LLC 540-778-2005
Time 2 Wine Tours. time2winetours.com (540) 705-0954
Yellow Cab of the Shenandoah http://www.taxicabinfrontroyalva.com (540) 622-6060
Colonial Taxi http://colonialtaxiservice.com/ Closest Taxi. (They are 30 minutes away but they will arrange a tour with a couple of days notice. Update: One guest reported that they wouldn’t arrange a late night ride.)
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Food
Grocery Store options are limited for those that are used to the wide selection they have in larger Metropolitan areas. If you are picky about groceries, we recommend buying groceries before you come out. We live in DC and we’ll sometimes go by Whole Foods in Fair Lakes on 66 before going to the cabin.
Coutumes et culture
SFRPOA Neighborhood
Please me mindful of the full time residents once you enter the Southfork Ranches Nighborhood Entrance.
Keep below 15 mph in the neighborhood. There are animals, kids, people hiking
Keep the noise level down between 10pm - 6am.
It's a friendly community, drive friendly! :) Waive at passing cards. Pull the the side of the road (if possible)and let oncoming cars pass on the gravel road.
Keep to the gravel road if exploring the neighborhood. The river front properties are private property
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Let us know what we missed!
Did you do anything fun not in our guidebook?! Please let us know so we can check it out and add it to our guidebook!