Outdoor Activities
Enjoy the great outdoors here in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. You can hike, bicycle, swim, and much more.
Shenandoah Speedway
| Where The Mountain Roars! Enjoy auto racing in several divisions of competition, including Late Models, Street Stocks, Legends, Ucars and MiniCups. This newly built facility opens every Saturday at 5pm, May through October and features a 3/8-mile oval track, grandstand seating for 4,000 plus backstretch and surround seating for more. VIP and tent areas are available; pit tours and catering arranged by calling 540-652-1108. Gate Admission Fees. | |
| Location: 301 Precision Road Shenandoah, Va. 22849 | |
| Phone: 540-652-1108 | |
Shenandoah National Park – Skyline Drive
| Shenandoah National Park receives 1.3 million visitors each year who enjoy more than 197,000 acres of land and over 500 miles of hiking trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The unique geography, stunning waterfalls, plentiful wildlife, and 75 scenic overlooks along the historic Skyline Drive, are some of the area’s most popular attractions. The Drive, a National Scenic Byway that winds 105 miles along the crest of the mountains, provides spectacular vistas to the east and west. Natural and cultural exhibits and special information programs are offered seasonally within the Park. There are 4 campgrounds, 3 lodging facilities, dining, retail and much more. In 2011 the Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with numerous special events. A nominal entrance fee is good for 7 consecutive days. 18 Campbell | |
| Location: Thornton Gap Entrance – Hwy 211 East Luray, Va. 22835 | |
| Phone: 888-896-3833 | |
Shenandoah River Outfitters
| Since 1970, the Shenandoah River Outfitters remains the largest and most experienced canoe, kayak and tube outfitter in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River-“the most scenic section”, where the `canoe capital canoes` come to canoe. We are the closest Outfitter to the Luray Caverns, `Big Meadows and Skyland` in the Shenandoah National Park and we border the George Washington National Forest in beautiful Page county Virginia. | |
| Location: 6502 South Page Valley Road Luray, Va. 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-4159 | |
| Toll Free: 800-622-6632 | |
Lake Arrowhead
| A delightful stream-fed 34-acre lake filled with a variety of game fish, offers summer swimming from a white sand beach. Canoes and paddle boats are available for rent in summer. Picturesque picnic areas with grills, six picnic shelters for rent, horseshoe pit, ball fields and sand volleyball area give families and groups lots of options for fun. Swimming fees apply. State/County fishing license must be presented to Town of Luray to obtain fishing permit. | |
| Location: 725 Lake Arrowhead Road Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-6475 | |
Lake Arrowhead
| This unique and award-winning linear park is an Urban Wildlife Corridor along the Hawksbill Creek and is a designated VA Birding and Wildlife Trail and bird sanctuary. The 10-foot wide, paved walking and biking loop extends more than 2 miles, offering an ADA compliant path for exercise and pure enjoyment of visitors and their pets. The scenery changes from majestic mountains to waterway habitats of mammals and numerous bird species including ducks, heron and kingfisher. To enjoy fishing in the Hawksbill, which is stocked with trout between October and June, appropriate licenses are required. The landscaped banks and Greenway areas are central to many festivals and activities and the site of the infamous “Duck Races”, hundreds of little rubber ducks bobbing their way to victory during town celebrations and holiday events. | |
| Location: Downtown Luray, Va. | |
Appalachian Outdoors Adventures
| Bicycle Rentals & Group Rides; Mapped Routes; Civil War Battlefield Bicycle Tours. | |
| Location: 2 West Main St. Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-7400 | |
Fort Valley Riding Stables
| Recreation; Guided horseback trail rides. Fun for the entire family. | |
| Location: 299 South Fort Valley Road Fort Valley, VA 22652 | |
| Phone: 540-933-6633 | |
| Toll Free: 888-754-5771 | |
Jordan Hollow Stables
| Jordan Hollow Stables are located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from Luray, the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Reservations required. | |
| Location: 1003 Judy Lane Stanley, VA 22851 | |
| Phone: 540-778-2623 | |
| Toll Free: 800-419-0599 | |
Massanutten Resort
| Four Season Mountain Resort, Golfing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Indoor/Outdoor Water Park, and Tubing. | |
| Location: 1822 Resort Drive McGaheysville, VA 22840 | |
| Phone: 540-289-9441 | |
Shenandoah River Adventures
| Offering floats down the beautiful Shenandoah River. Canoes, kayaks, tubes, and shuttles available. Competitive prices and great views! Cater to Appalachian Trails hikers. Scheduled by appointment only. Same day appointments available. | |
| Location: 415 Long Avenue Shenandoah, VA 22849 | |
| Phone: 540-478-5032 | |
Yogi Bear Park
| mini golf / 400 ft. water slide/paddle boats/stocked fishing pond/moon bounce. Admission fee and activity fees apply. | |
| Location: US 211 West Luray, Va. 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-4002 | |
Fish Freaks Guide Service
| Local fishing service and guided river tours, wildlife viewing email Kenny at [email protected] | |
| Location: Shenandoah River | |
| Phone: 540-860-2986 | |
Rivers Bend Ranch
| Guided Trail Rides are available to guests and the general public at River’s Bend Ranch! Our rides on horseback will take you through scenic pastures and down along our piece of the Shenandoah River. | |
| Location: 397 Riverbend Rd. | |
| Phone: 540-652-1836 | |
Dragonfly Fishing Company
| Dragonfly Fishing Company based out of Luray, VA offers guided fishing trips right here on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We offer both half-day and full-day trips for up to two anglers. Furthermore, DFC provides either fly fishing or conventional fishing equipment for your trip. Book today as a wonderful day on the river awaits you! | |
| Location: Luray VA | |
| Phone: 540-307-1501 | |
Shenandoah River
| The South Fork of the Shenandoah River flows through the entire length of Page County offering a water play ground for canoeing, tubing, fishing, swimming, jet skiing, and relaxing on the river bank. | |
| Location: Page County – Public boating areas | |
Shenandoah River State Park
| This park`s hours of operation are between 8 a.m. and dusk. The park is 1,604 acres with 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. The rolling, mountainous land features steep slopes and is mostly wooded. In addition to meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic vistas overlooking Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east. | |
| Location: 350 Daughter of Stars Dr. Bentonville, Va. 22610 | |
| Phone: 540-622-6840 | |
Page Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair Association
| Truck and tractor pulls. Estate Auctions and Horse shows. Outdoor grandstand. Ground Rental. Aug. 23rd-28th, 2010. | |
| Location: Collins Avenue, Fair Grounds Luray, VA 22835 | |
Caverns Country Club Resort
| Gently rolling fairways overlooking the fabled Shenandoah River in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating one of the best Mid-Atlantic golfing opportunities | |
| Location: Collins Avenue, Fair Grounds Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-7111 | |
Page Valley Fly Fishing Service
| Fly fishing guide service on Virginia’s scenic fresh water streams. | |
| Location: 44 Carillon Drive Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-743-7952 | |
The Shenvalee Golf Club
| Come visit us and discover all there is to love about beautiful, colonial Shenvalee and the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley.Set in the midst of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia,the Shenvalee offers everything you need for a relaxing, enjoyable golf vacation. Of course, our main attraction is our 27-hole PGA golf course. As is true of everything at the Shenvalee, however, ours is more than just a golf course. | |
| Location: 9660 Fairway Drive New Market, VA 22844 | |
| Phone: 540-740-3181 | |
Downriver Canoe Company
| Canoe, kayak, raft and tube floats on the legendary Shenandoah River, a flowing mountain river through spectacular mountain scenery. No experience necessary, wonderful family fun, great fishing. No reservations required, open everyday. “Professional outfitting since 1974. | |
| Location: 884 Indian Hollow Road Bentonville, VA 22610 | |
| Phone: 540-635-5526 | |
| Toll Free: 800-338-1963 | |
Garden Maze at Luray, Caverns
| A Beautiful hedge maze with fountains, tunnels, overlook platform and mist to cool you. Unravel the mystery of the largest garden maze in the Mid-Atlantic states – a one acre ornamental garden at Luray Caverns. Great family fun! | |
| Location: 970 US Hwy 211 West Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-843-0769 | |
| Toll Free: 540-743-6551 | |
George Washington National Forest
| On Page County’s western border, the GW Forest, extending into West Virginia, is the largest publicly owned land base for recreation in the eastern United States. With more than 100 recreational sites, ranging from picnic and scenic overlook areas to full camping complexes, the forest also welcomes motorized off-road and ATV vehicles on several trails near Luray. | |
| Location: Highway 211 West Luray, Va. 22835 | |
| Phone: 540-265-5100 | |
Hawksbill Recreation Park
| Operated by the Town of Stanley, this charming park offers a central location for play with a large swimming pool and picnic shelters plus a large community center building. A recently completed skate park is center stage along with volleyball, horseshoes, hiking and swinging on giant swings. This all-inclusive facility is available to rent for special events and gatherings. | |
| Location: 205 Pool Dr. Stanley, Va. 22851 | |
| Phone: 540-778-4073 | |
Imagination Station
| public park/playground/soccer and baseball fields | |
| Location: Sixth St. Luray, Va. 22835 | |
Inn Lawn Park
| public park/playground/live summer concerts | |
| Location: Zerkel St. Luray, Va. 22835 | |
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons
| Come experience the high adventure of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the breathtaking scenery of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that can only be found in a hot air balloon. Whether above looking down onto the valley or brushing along the treetops of a ridge, the time spent is one you will never forget. | |
| Location: 522 Milldale Hollow Rd. Front Royal, Va. 22630 | |
| Phone: 540-622-6325 | |
| Toll Free: 877-RIDE-AIR | |
Luray Triathlon
| Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Luray, Triathlon offers two exciting distances: sprint and international. After a swim in Lake Arrowhead, athletes bike the scenic yet challenging bike route along the woods and farms of the Shenandoah Valley then finish up with an out and back run on the paved roads of Page County. | |
| Location: Lake Arrowhead Luray, VA 22835 | |
| Phone: 703-431-3641 | |
Valley Ballooning
| Valley Ballooning is located in Woodstock, VA and offers flights from the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Flying over the Shenandoah is truly rewarding and offers spectacular views. Some things you may see on your flight include: * The Blue Ridge Mountains * The Appalachian Mountains * The Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River * The majestic eastern white tailed deer * Many wine vineyards and much more | |
| Location: 603 Cobb Ct. Woodstock, VA 22664 | |
| Phone: 540-975-0192 | |