Guidebook for Front Royal
Drinks & Nightlife
Fab patio, beer made on site, yummy food. It's Front Royal's newest place to be and it's just off Main Street.
40 locals recommend
Front Royal Brewing Company
122 E Main StFab patio, beer made on site, yummy food. It's Front Royal's newest place to be and it's just off Main Street.
Relax here, sipping on some wine, knowing everything's gonna be fine :)
42 locals recommend
Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Co Rd 635Relax here, sipping on some wine, knowing everything's gonna be fine :)
This winery has some truly delicious wines (I love the whites), a beautiful tasting room, and lots of room outside to picnic (or they have food on site). They also sometimes have live music and activities.
13 locals recommend
Philip Carter Winery
4366 Stillhouse RdThis winery has some truly delicious wines (I love the whites), a beautiful tasting room, and lots of room outside to picnic (or they have food on site). They also sometimes have live music and activities.
Small winery with a lovely tasting room and nice deck out back to take in the view.
36 locals recommend
Fox Meadow Winery
3310 Freezeland RdSmall winery with a lovely tasting room and nice deck out back to take in the view.
Food Scene
Delicious, fast, and economical Mexican restaurant and cantina. They also serve beer in pitchers. We know it's hard to trust Mexican restaurant recommendations. Trust us.
Rancho Nuevo
915 N Royal AveDelicious, fast, and economical Mexican restaurant and cantina. They also serve beer in pitchers. We know it's hard to trust Mexican restaurant recommendations. Trust us.
Sit at the seats at the window facing the gazebo on Main Street, sip on one of their delicious daily cocktail specials, eat a lovely dinner, and watch the world go by.
37 locals recommend
Element
317 E Main StSit at the seats at the window facing the gazebo on Main Street, sip on one of their delicious daily cocktail specials, eat a lovely dinner, and watch the world go by.
This restaurant has been converted from an old filling station, has a ton of fabulous Virginia beers, offers a delicious and often updated menu, and offers outside seating. You'll like it here.
41 locals recommend
PaveMint Taphouse and Grill
9 South Commerce AvenueThis restaurant has been converted from an old filling station, has a ton of fabulous Virginia beers, offers a delicious and often updated menu, and offers outside seating. You'll like it here.
Get the world's most delicious burger. And put vinegar on your fries. And, yes, of course get the frozen custard. This is ridiculously good fast food. It's just down the road from Skyline Caverns...so that's why it's called Spelunkers. Get it? Here's a secret: At the drive-thru only, you can order a Junior Cavern Burger meal for $2.50!
45 locals recommend
Spelunker's
116 South StGet the world's most delicious burger. And put vinegar on your fries. And, yes, of course get the frozen custard. This is ridiculously good fast food. It's just down the road from Skyline Caverns...so that's why it's called Spelunkers. Get it? Here's a secret: At the drive-thru only, you can order a Junior Cavern Burger meal for $2.50!
You should come to this diner hole in the wall for breakfast. Don't doubt this. Takes cash only.
15 locals recommend
L'Dees Pancake House
522 East Main StreetYou should come to this diner hole in the wall for breakfast. Don't doubt this. Takes cash only.
Delicious pour-over coffee just off Main Street in a converted barn. Sometimes has live music. Gluten-free.
19 locals recommend
Happy Creek Coffee & Tea
18 High StDelicious pour-over coffee just off Main Street in a converted barn. Sometimes has live music. Gluten-free.
They like pig butts and they cannot lie. This is a must-stop just off 66. Sit down for some BBQ, take a 1/2 dozen donuts to go, shop some local goods (including beer, wine, sauces, jewelry, and clothing), and leave full! They also just opened up the Bushel Pub :)
52 locals recommend
Apple House
4675 John Marshall HwyThey like pig butts and they cannot lie. This is a must-stop just off 66. Sit down for some BBQ, take a 1/2 dozen donuts to go, shop some local goods (including beer, wine, sauces, jewelry, and clothing), and leave full! They also just opened up the Bushel Pub :)
C&C Frozen Treats
409 E Main StDelicious homemade, handmade ice cream on Main Street.
Parks & Nature
Front Royal is THE entrance point for Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. Your first stunning view is just around the corner any time of year. Check out Bear Bottom Loop for mountain biking and the Bluebell Trail for hiking. In spring, the bluebells are stunning.
160 locals recommend
Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal Entrance Station
17157 Skyline DrFront Royal is THE entrance point for Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. Your first stunning view is just around the corner any time of year. Check out Bear Bottom Loop for mountain biking and the Bluebell Trail for hiking. In spring, the bluebells are stunning.
This is one of Virginia's best state parks! With tons of trails for hiking and biking, Shenandoah River access, a zipline company on site, and an amazing Visitor's Center, you can't go wrong stopping in here.
55 locals recommend
Shenandoah River State Park
350 Daughter of Stars DrThis is one of Virginia's best state parks! With tons of trails for hiking and biking, Shenandoah River access, a zipline company on site, and an amazing Visitor's Center, you can't go wrong stopping in here.
Beautiful, secluded, rugged. So many great hiking, biking, and rock climbing areas....plus swimming holes!
63 locals recommend
George Washington National Forest
Beautiful, secluded, rugged. So many great hiking, biking, and rock climbing areas....plus swimming holes!
Shopping
For all your fishing and boating needs! Also check out their fab supply guides, local t-shirts, and stickers. And the owners are super friendly! Tell them we sent you :)
River and Peak Outfitter
7 South StFor all your fishing and boating needs! Also check out their fab supply guides, local t-shirts, and stickers. And the owners are super friendly! Tell them we sent you :)
An outdoor gear and clothing shop with very knowledgeable staff. They can help out with fittings and give recommendations for good hiking, biking, and rock climbing spots. Tell them Adventure Enablers sent you :)
Mountain Trails - Front Royal
120 E Main StAn outdoor gear and clothing shop with very knowledgeable staff. They can help out with fittings and give recommendations for good hiking, biking, and rock climbing spots. Tell them Adventure Enablers sent you :)
Mountain Mystic Trading Company
215 South StYou have to go here yourself. There's no way to describe it :)
Essentials
It's a grocery store, and it should have everything you need. It is not 24 hour.
28 locals recommend
Martin's Food
409 South StIt's a grocery store, and it should have everything you need. It is not 24 hour.
Entertainment & Activities
Quaint (but modern) 3-screen movie theater right on Main Street. If you want to see a movie, THIS has been the place to see one since the 1970s.
18 locals recommend
Royal Cinemas Inc
117 E Main StQuaint (but modern) 3-screen movie theater right on Main Street. If you want to see a movie, THIS has been the place to see one since the 1970s.
Royal Family Bowling Center
430 Remount RdNice and clean with friendly staff. Smoke free.
Rent a canoe or a tube and explore the Shenandoah River at your own pace. This kinda day can't be beat.
34 locals recommend
Downriver Canoe Co
884 Indian Hollow RdRent a canoe or a tube and explore the Shenandoah River at your own pace. This kinda day can't be beat.
Sightseeing
Skyline Caverns
10344 Stonewall Jackson HwyGo underground on a fun tour of this cave system!
Visit the biggest caverns in the United States (and all the goofy stuff they've built around it)!
432 locals recommend
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdVisit the biggest caverns in the United States (and all the goofy stuff they've built around it)!