
Wander through the Civil War battlefield where teenage cadets once turned the tide of history, then explore the Virginia Museum of the Civil War's surprisingly poignant exhibits. Congress Street offers antique shops where proprietors tell tales behind every dusty treasure. The Shenandoah Valley unfolds dramatically from Massanutten Mountain viewpoints, while local eateries serve hearty valley cuisine that hasn't changed much since the 1800s. Baseball fans can catch the Rebels or Shockers playing America's pastime in its most nostalgic setting. The Shenvalee Golf Course provides surprisingly challenging fairways amid mountain scenery. For a perfect day trip, head to the otherworldly formations of Luray Caverns or browse oddities at the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market.

