Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather And Climate
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBT Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Outdoors & Sports
    • THEME PARKS & ZOOS
    • Music
    • WINERIES, BREWERIES, & DISTILLERIES
    • BEACHES
    • CULTURAL HERITAGE
    • State Parks
    • SPAS
    • DINING
    • SHOPPING
    • TOURS
    • The Arts
    • MUSEUMS
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • National Parks
    • LOVEworks

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • AFRICAN-AMERICAN
    • ANTIQUE SHOWS/FLEA MARKETS
    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY EVENTS
    • ECO-FRIENDLY
    • EXHIBITS
    • FALL
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY/HERITAGE
    • HOLIDAYS
    • MUSIC
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • Spring
    • STATE PARKS
    • VIRGINIA GREEN
    • WINE/BEER

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    2019 Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers 2019
    Order Now

Winchester

LocationVirginia

Winchester is located at the northernmost tip in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.

Winchester in FallWith Shenandoah University, it is the artistic hub of the region with concerts, plays, operas and other cultural events throughout the year. The famous Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival takes place in Winchester every May, and people from around the world attend this event.

Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail from Winchester. Other attractions for outdoor enthusiasts include nearby George Washington National Forest, the Blue Ridge and Skyline Drive, some of the most beautiful country in the world!

History buffs will enjoy visiting the office of George Washington while he supervised the construction of Fort Loudoun and the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. The spectacular Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, which opened in April 2005, tells the story of the art, history, and culture of the great valley for which it is named.

Winchester is the birthplace of country legend, Patsy Cline, too!

What's Nearby

  • Sleep Inn Winchester
    Sleep Inn Winchester
    Sleep Inn
    Winchester, VA 22602
  • Old Waterstreet Inn
    Old Waterstreet Inn
    Old Waterstreet Inn
    Winchester, VA 22601
  • George's Food and Spirits
    George's Food and Spirits
    103 E. Piccadilly Street
    Winchester, VA 22601
  • Wyndham George Washington
    Wyndham George Washington
    103 East Piccadilly Street
    Winchester, VA 22601
  • The George Washington Hotel - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
    The George Washington Hotel - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
    103 East Piccadilly Street
    Winchester, VA 22601

    Area Events

    Weather

    View 7-Day Forecast
      • Overnight
        Mostly Clear
        25°F

        Mostly Clear

      • Sunday Night
        Chance Sleet then Light Rain Likely
        32°F

        Chance Sleet then Light Rain Likely

      • Monday Night
        Partly Cloudy
        25°F

        Partly Cloudy

      • Tuesday Night
        Light Snow Likely
        28°F

        Light Snow Likely

    Deals & Packages

    View All
    • Special Package

      Shenandoah Valley Golf Vacation

      Vary depending on time of year, number of nights and rounds of golf
    • Special Package

      Exploring History in the Shenandoah Valley

      Kids Trail Special Rates - $99 Sunday - Thursday and $169 for Friday and Saturday - Two Adults and Two Kids
    • Special Package

      Virginia Wine and a private mountain cabin deck!

      $450/couple
    • Special Package

      Annual Winter Wine Festival

      from $239 overnight package
    • Special Package

      Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive - Fee-Free Entry Days

    • Special Package

      Birthday Surprise in a Shenandoah Valley Cabin!

      (2 nights): Weekends - $450 + tax Weekdays - $370 + tax
    • Special Package

      Anniversary Cabin Package near Skyline Drive - Shenandoah National Park!

      2 nights $370 + tax, weekends $450 + tax
    • Special Package

      Military - Police - Fireman - Romantic couple's getaway discount

      Starting at $370 for a 2 night weekday stay/$450 for a weekend stay
    • Special Package

      Winter Mid-Week Cabin Getaway - near Skyline Drive!

      $370 + tax per couple
    • Special Package

      Family Reunion Mountain Retreat Package

      Packages vary in price depend on number of days and cottages. Single day package starting at $855. Call 434-823-5202 for more information.
    • Contact
      Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau
      1400 South Pleasant Valley Road
      Winchester, VA 22601
    • Phone
      (540) 542-1326
    • Region
      Shenandoah Valley
    • VISIT SITE

    Hot Topics

    • Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park

      Winter in Virginia
    •  February in Virginia
      February in Virginia

      Winter Sports

      Whale Watching
    • Couple at a winery
      Romantic Getaways

      Virginia Music

      Black History Month

    More Ideas

    • Pony Penning on Chincoteague Island
      Events
      Upcoming Events
    • Family at Claytor Lake State Park
      Things to Do
      Family Fun
    • Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums
      Things to Do
      Virginia History
    • Craft Beer
      Things to Do
      Virginia Craft Beer
    • Virginia wine
      Things to Do
      Virginia Wine
    • Craft Beer
      Things to Do
      Virginia Distilleries
    • Culinary Virginia
      Things to Do
      Food in Virginia
    • LOVEwork at Cape Charles
      Things to Do
      LOVEworks
    • Shenandoah National Park
      Things to Do
      National Parks
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out what's going on around Virginia. Subscribe to the Virginia eNewsletter.

    Please select as many options as you are interested in.

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2019 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.