Alpha and Omega Antique Mall

0.2 mi

Such a beautiful space with an amazing collection. You can really feel the love the moment you walk…read morein. Walter and Lao Russell left behind work that's truly inspiring and it stays with you even after you leave. Definitely a must see if you're in the area, especially with so much to explore nearby like Historic Main Street in Waynesboro and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive just minutes away.

Waynesboro is worth visiting as a historic town with beautiful scenery. Do not miss The Russell…read moreMuseum on the Main Street! Walter Russell and his wife, Lao, were artists and creators. He was a scientist, a sculptor, a musician and a philosopher. You will be enthralled by this collection. We had a fabulous tour with the curator who is personally involved and made fascinating people more enthralling by sharing his personal experiences. Highly recommend!!!

Frontier Culture Museum

(68 reviews)

9.7 mi

We went out to a campground for a trip during Veterans day weekend. Before we set out to return to…read moreVB I wanted to visit this interesting museum that was in the area. Unfortunately the weather was cold and windy the whole time. But low and behold rental golf carts. We zoomed around to each location and really had a great time. The staff were so informative and really cared about the history being displayed. I really recommend coming to visit as a family and learn more about the area and what things were like for our ancestors.

I'd past this on numerous occasions whilst driving south on I-81 and decided that this would be the…read moreday when I would visit and check it out, having long been interested in Frontier life, particularly in America. Immediately upon my arrival just before noon on a Saturday in early april, I wished that I'd arrived closer to the opening hour as the main parking lot was packed and I ended up about a 5 minute brisk walk to the visitors center. Since I travel 81 somewhat frequently, I purchased an annual pass which cost $30. Be advised that there is considerable walking necessary, a total of 2 miles according to my walking app and fitness tracker, and not all is level.i enjoyed all of the exhibits, some of which were oridinal (from England) and were reassembled here. There was a demonstration on making stew in early England as well as nail making. Ireland and Germany were featured along with living historian type people, all of whom were amazingly knowledgeable. Having some lung issues, I needed to bolt from a smoky dwelling,neither from the stove or a coal-fired nail forge. There is a small gift shop in the visitors center where I purchased a hood sweatshirt, lio balm, and "dirt-scented" soap ( I could not resist!) It's a fun place for my interests, and I shall return, likely in mid-June. Next time I'll arrive earlier!

The Blacksmith gave my boyfriend a nail he made

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A living historian in a clothing business

Amazement Square

(30 reviews)

47.0 mi

Delightful. During…read morethe school season, it's a pleasure to have somewhere to take my 3 year old son that's not crowded. We can spend an hour daily going back to his favorite exhibits and exploring new ones. As an adult, I've learned so much already and would love to spend a day here alone. Their "Everyone is Special" initiative focuses on autism with trained individuals in the field--a great opportunity to reach out to others in the Autism community. Spend some time browsing their website. There are a lot of valuable resources here. The staff is wonderful.

We had a great time. Our kids had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend Amazement Square.read more

Paint on the walls in the PaintBox!

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Float a boat in the On The James exhibition which features a replica of the James River!

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

4.2

(32 reviews)

11.4 mi

My partner and I are trying to visit all of the Presidential Museums/Libraries, and were here this…read moremorning. The Museum is a relatively small building on the street (with exhibits primarily on one floor), with Wilson's birthplace in a home a few doors down. Despite the small size, the exhibits did a decent job of highlighting some of the positives (League of Nations, less dependence on tariffs for government income, workmen's compensation, among others) and negatives (the guy was, shall we say, not supportive of integration when it came to African Americans). We spent about an hour in the Museum, including a few minutes in the WWI trench exhibit in the basement. All very interesting, well presented, and easy to understand. The highlight of our time was the docent-led tour of the Wilson home. Although Wilson lived in the home only for his first 18 months, the docent told a number of stories about Wilson's parents, Wilson's life there and later and it was a fascinating almost-hour time touring the building, asking questions and hearing the history.

Since I'm a history buff, I have been meaning to visit this Presidential Library. It's not a large…read moremuseum but very informative. I recommend taking the guided tour of Wilson's boyhood home and then visiting the museum. It's located in a residential neighborhood next to Mary Baldwin college. The staff was very friendly and they have a well stocked gift shop. Plenty of parking. I really enjoyed the WWI exhibit down stairs and the President's automobile. I did learn quite a bit about post WWI and the woman's suffrage movement. If you enjoy Presidential history this is a good museum.

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Explore More Discovery Museum

4.7

(16 reviews)

26.4 mi

I am visiting the area and kept missing the turn for parking , so if this helps anyone who is…read moreslower like me, park on the left side of the building (facing the building). Haha tons of parking there. The place itself is so fun, lots to do for kids. There are three levels but only the first two were opened. Very clean which is my favorite part. Reasonable ticket prices as well!

We love this place! Ever since we found it on our last trip to Massanutten, it quickly became a…read morerequirement for our vacations. There is so much for the kids to do! Trains, planes, and automobiles included! Probably one of my favorite parts is that it integrates fun with learning. Definitely a must if you have kids.

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Science Museum of Western Virginia

3.4

(19 reviews)

79.6 mi

Science museum with hands on exhibits and learning for kids!…read moreWe spent a good morning playing with family at the museum. We went to the human body exhibits and the magnatiles, blocks and dino dig upstairs. They also had fish in an aquarium on the ground floor.

2 hours was enough time. Admission is overpriced for what was offered. Theatre show should be…read moreoffered more then 2x a day

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Waynesboro Heritage Museum

(1 review)

0.2 mi

I stumbled upon this museum while visiting Waynesboro. I spent the next 45mjns/hour immersed in…read morelocal history. An amazing visit that I didn't plan. Super friendly staff. Glad that I took decided to stop in. So many interesting displays, artifacts, etc..

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Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center of Va

4.0

(4 reviews)

22.5 mi

Went to this off the beaten path while on a day trip to Charlottesville. You go in and they have a…read morewhole nature center with activities set up. We had a tour guide named Becky who was amazing. She told us so many interesting stories and even gave us sunflower seeds from the Mandans that were at Monticello. We were able to check out all the replica boats and look at the Rivanna. We will have to go back on a day with better weather.

We were at the dog park across the street and stopped by to see what the Exploratory was and…read moreimmediately a lady came out and told us to leave because "this wasn't a park" and there are kids around. It was a rainy day and there were 0 kids around. Not a visitor in the place. Wish they were a little more welcoming.

Love the building!!

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F. T. Valley Farm

(6 reviews)

50.0 mi

What a gorgeous orchard tucked away in Sperryville. It's family owned and they have a beautiful…read moreopen barn with all sorts of goodies including peach slushies made on site, local beef, baked goods, eggs, many varieties of apples, peaches and other fruits to PTO! Friendly service, bathrooms on site and Adirondack chairs in the shade or sun to relax!

I have been to this orchard twice. It's about a two and a half hour drive from me, but…read moreunquestionably worth it! The drive itself is gorgeous, peaceful, therapeutic even. You get to enjoy rolling hills, blue mountains, farms with their herds, and the wonderful Yoder's Amish market. You'll also pass tons of distilleries, wineries, and what seems like never-ending festivals in Gordonsville. Why drive out to this orchard? First off, they actually choose their apple varieties based on taste and texture, as opposed to familiarity alone. You can tell that they really work hard to get the best of the best as soon as you taste one. Their apples are so crisp and so packed with flavor! The varieties are amazingly unique, and many of them are difficult to find. Some varieties are not available at any other orchard here, much less in the stores. Now, don't miss this--their unpasteurized apple cider is insanely delicious!! Just don't give it to wee ones two or younger. You can taste all of the ridiculous variety of apples the goes into them. The flavor is so complex, and it is not in the least overly sweet. If you go, get some! You won't regret it at all. They tend to keep samples available for different apples and for their cider. I'm told the pasteurizing crocks the flavor. You can definitely taste the difference. Maybe bring a cooler for this as well. Right now in October, you can find the amazing Ambrosia apple pre-picked (delightful floral notes, immense coconut-like flavor, citrus notes, almost doesn't taste like apple with your eyes closed. I've even had some of these that taste spicy like cinnamon. They're quite amazing! I swear it actually reminds me of the old ambrosia salad haha), crimson crisp EverCrisp (my personal favorite--a gigantic apple with crunch and immense tangy flavor and juiciness for days that is said to last 6 months under refrigeration without degrading in texture and even stays crunchy after baking!), Gold Rush, Candy Crisp, Rome, and more. As far as the common varieties--golden delicious, red delicious, pink lady, stayman, Albermarle Pippin--you will find those here too, but they still have an out of this world flavor. Their trees are grown on dwarf rootstock, meaning that even your youngest kids can easily pick their own apples, and you can pick easily from the entire tree because they don't get but so tall. What makes this orchard stand out is truly an endless list. So, another factor is that they charge the exact same price ($2/lb) for all apple varieties, pre-picked or not. Don't worry, the varieties are not a result of genetic modification. Everything has been thought of here. They have wagons for carrying your apples as you pick. They pack your apples in paper bags that are super sturdy. They actually live in Northern VA and donate their apples to homeless shelters, food banks, and DC area charities. They also don't sell you messed up apples just because you picked it. They encourage you to taste because, to know what you like. The customer service is phenomenal. The people are so friendly, sincere, passionate, and helpful in every way possible, be it for choosing apples, finding things to do in the area, or really anything they can help with. It's a family business filled with love. The actual orchard itself is gorgeous with amazing views. The great thing is that it is still new, so it's not swarmed with people at any point. You can leisurely enjoy your time. Even the furthest fruits didn't feel excessively or unpleasantly far of a walk. I loved that they did not clear grasses out on the path for navigating the orchard, so it doesn't get muddy, slimy, or sludgy in the area where you walk. They are still expanding, and they are planning to add a baked goods portion of the business, refrigerators, indoor bathrooms (they have portable potties with the outdoor portable sinks with soap and water now.). They encourage you to bring a picnic with you. They do have picnic tables onsite. One very important detail--you MUST bring food with you for the drive. You will hit some spots that do not have food options if you're coming from Richmond. It happens right around the time you'll be super hungry. The people at the orchard did recommend me a restaurant in their area along a local river walk called Before and After, but pretty much everything closes at 5, Yoder's included. I was also told Yoder's sandwiches and ice cream are really great. I can attest to some amaaazing artisan style jams in the most inventive flavors. Going in the same direction, you can find an animal rescue zoo, Shenandoah River State Park (about an hour away), Shenandoah National Park, a water park, and more. Ready to go yet?! I hope so!

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Try our peach salsa

Foxfire Christmas Tree Farm

(4 reviews)

26.7 mi

Just a really nice tree farm and very friendly. Looking forward to bringing Grands there.read more

Having grown up year after year with an artificial tree, I was determined my kids would experience…read morecutting their own. This was the year! Being new to Virginia, we weren't sure where to go. Our requirements; rustic, off the beaten path, and mountains...FOXFIRE FARM! We made the trek from RVA to Scottsville the day after Thanksgiving. Beautiful drive. When we wound our way up the gravel road, it opened up to the most beautiful view of the mountains. We were given instructions and tools. And within 30 minutes we had the perfect tree. The guys were great at bagging the tree and tying it down to the roof of our van. All in all, a great, memory making experience. Well worth the drive. We WILL be back.

Happy Christmas Tree Season from our family to yours!

We maintain our trees all year so when you come to visit they are ready for your family's Christmas memories!

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Cutting a Christmas tree creates memories for the whole family!

Seamans Orchard

(3 reviews)

22.5 mi

We love this place and have been back three years in a row. It's a great family friendly experience…read morewith the BEST strawberry ice cream ever!

This place is absolutely stunning! Went out to pick blueberries and had an amazing time! Surrounded…read moreby mountains, not too busy, especially for a Saturday, and they had the best strawberry slushies I have ever had! We found it by accident, as we originally planned to pick somewhere else but they had been completely picked out of blueberries the day before. I came across Seaman's as I was googling other things to do in the area and am so glad I did! They had an abundance of delicious blueberries!

The views!

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White Oak Lavender Farm

Recently visited here for a girls weekend. We had about 13…read morein our party. The grounds were beautiful. I can only imagine what they look like in the spring and summer. The wine tasting was nice. With large parties you are given a flight to try. No need to stand in the tasting room. I liked several of the flavors. After the tasting we took a walk around the grounds taking in all the animals. Because it was winter, we didn't spend a lot of time in the lavender fields. We did however visit the lavender shop. I purchased a lavender honey spot and some delightful lemon crunch lavender ice cream. Overall staff were friendly. I would recommend this business for anyone in the area or visiting massanutten.

Stopped past while on a recent birthday trip to Massanutten. And this place is really beautiful…read more White Oak is a family-owned lavender farm that is located in Shenandoah Valley. You really get to enjoy an immersive, interactive experience on the farm. There is something for everyone, from interactive gardens and live animals. The best for a cute little DIY wine tasting. You can bring your own charcuterie platters, which is what we did to go along with our tastings. They have tasting room called the Purple Wolf Vineyard where you can purchase your portable tastings, wine, beer and slushy flights . I would definitely return again, great place to host a cute birthday event, with your friends. They also have a really nice gift shop as well.

This was super yummy

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Jenkins Orchards

4.7

(16 reviews)

52.5 mi

great fruit grown on their farm very personable owners who know their stuff. also locally prepared…read morepastries and meats.

We head here when we want fresh produce. The owners make you feel like you're visiting friends!read more

Plums and tomatoes fresh from the orchard.

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Mike H.

139

12 years ago

Great place...Clean and comfortable...Saw things in this Mall that I have not seen in others. Right off the Interstate and easy to find. Owners are very nice and helpful. read more

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4.0

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Cool spot. Staff members are friendly and helpful. Quite a good selection of items. Some, if not…read moremost, things seemed overpriced. It seemed like prices are decided by individual sellers who each have their own booth. Will likely be back though cause the place is pretty nice. It's large, definitely not as large as I thought from the outside, but still pretty big. You'll be able to find something neat, just maybe more expensive than you thought.

Love this unique place! The vendors rent spaces here-so each one is special and has its own…read morepersonality! It's extremely clean! No Dust! And no weird "old" smells!! Come and browse around! You will have a great time-and might find some treasure that is new to you!!

Noon Whistle Pottery

4.9

(12 reviews)

This location is fun because it's in an old service station. There's three floors of pottery and…read moreother beautiful art pieces in his gallery. The owner is amazingly talented. Loved the mug I bought here. It was different and unique but beautiful. I highly recommend stopping in and browsing around

What a fantastic store to browse and find a unique gift for yourself or someone in mind…read more 3 floors of artist created pottery, soaps and lotions, jewelry, cards, candles, paintings, etc.

Layne's Antiques

3.7

(3 reviews)

Owners are very sweet and helpful. Fun treasure hunt in this place! It is quite large! Don't let…read morethe first room scare you away. There are rooms in all directions and even downstairs. This place is cool. Yes, some things are pricey, but that's kind of how EVERY antique place is these days. Check this place out. It's packed, it's interesting, it's charming.

If you like the 'it's got everything' antique store, not the super fancy, this is your place!…read moreBudget at least 2 hrs. Place is huge and packed! Tons to see. Prices a fair. A must stop for bargain antique shoppers.

Verona Antiques

It is reasonably sized with a variety of items. Found the items there far more reasonably priced…read moreand useful for everyday life. Woman at front desk was extremely helpful and pleasant, and directed us to a local thrift store for boxes for our purchases. And that find required additional boxes for everything we purchased there! Highly recommend this store.

Reasonably priced collectibles and antiques. Got some at clearance which were a bonus. Lately I am…read morea plant fanatic so I got about 6 vintage planters some Mccoy and other are unique in colors and or themes.

Blue Whale Books

4.1

(42 reviews)

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Great selection. They have many titles not found in most bookstores. It is easy to find a rare gem…read morehere. The place is inviting and staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable.

Very stuffy atmosphere -- both because the books are old and there's carpet, but also because of…read morethe air of pretension amidst the customers and staff. Also, there was a book cover to buy as art work entitled "Negro Songs". Do not recommend.

The Velvet Case

(7 reviews)

All the reviews were correct! The people were great, chatty, funny & incredibly helpful. Beautiful…read morejewelry- antique, original, costume. They had it all in every price range. Also other small antiques. They buy coins , gold & silver . Their appraiser takes her time with each offering & then quotes a very fair price. I will absolutely be returning!

Walking into this shop is delightful in itself, as you enter you are immediately swept up by its…read morecharm and elegance. It was just minutes before closing and I was still given a gracious reception. I was a little embarrassed as I explained that I had brought a piece of costume jewelry that needed a repair in the chain, that it wasn't valuable except to me because a beloved friend had given it to me. The young woman that greeted me was reassuring and asked to see the necklace. She put it under her jeweler's light and magnifying glass and was able to repair it as I waited. If you have ever had a sentimental piece that you thought was ruined, and someone was able to repair it you will have an idea of the joy I felt when she handed the necklace back to me and I slipped it around my neck. This is what I know, from now on I will be stopping in at this lovely shop for any gifts I need. In this past year, I have made a personal commitment to avoid shopping online and instead I want to support local shop owners. They are the ones that invest in our community and I want to honor that. My reception and service that I experienced at "The Velvet Case" has increased my commitment to stop there first and I will be back often to celebrate birthdays, graduations, weddings, and new babies.

Reincarnated A Second Hand Specialty Shop

Plenty of things to look through! I was a little overwhelmed because I had kids with me. But I…read morecould probably spend hours here without kids. Hahaha items were fairly priced. Staff was approachable and we were just having conversations throughout the place. They have cara roaming around...so if you're allergic, pop some Benadryl in before hand! They have side street parking and come by knowing you have time to sort through a variety of items. It's not one of those places where you can just pop in and out.

Very eclectic place . Items were all over the place in the front yard side yard on the porch and…read moreinside was filled to the rafters but the owner knew what she had and was very helpful . I asked what I wanted and she had it . It was awesome

Foxtails

(1 review)

the staff was super kind and friendly. there were tons of critter items as well as gorgeous…read morehandmade items. everything was fairly priced and the vibe of the shop was so nice. i will be back in the future!

Shenanigans

4.2

(23 reviews)

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Be Super aware of the return policy. I purchased 5 items on Sunday. The baby wasn't thrilled by two…read moreof the items. Went to return two items on Monday and the they could not be returned because the box had been opened. One of the items was not even assembled and neither was played with. Tried to shop local ‍

Bottom Line: Great toy brands and tons of variety…read more My husband and I went into Shenanigans because it has such high ratings, was located a 1/2 mile walk from out hotel and its holiday shopping season. I was impressed with the size of this toy store and excited to see that they carry many of my favorite toy brands like Folkmantis, Calico Critters and Ravensberger puzzles. They had a lot of fun sounding games I hadn't heard of as well. Aside from high quality toys and puzzles Shenanigans also had some really nice seasonal stuff like Advent calendars. My husband and I explored for quite awhile and finally landed on a Jellycat branded stuffed animal for a friend. For such a lovely store I would have expected there to be a little bit more in the way of service. For the fifteen minutes we spent in there the only acknowledgement we received was three words when we checked out - twenty-three seventeen. Maybe the employee was just having a hard day.

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