Kris's Guidebook

Kris
Kris's Guidebook

Food scene

Try their coffee
85 locals recommend
Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
24 E Main St
85 locals recommend
Try their coffee
Chef Chuck makes the best breads in the valley.
18 locals recommend
Main Street Bakery & Catering
127 E Main St
18 locals recommend
Chef Chuck makes the best breads in the valley.
Fine dining. Upscale atmosphere. Great food. Reservations required. Full bar service.
34 locals recommend
Mimslyn Inn
401 W Main St
34 locals recommend
Fine dining. Upscale atmosphere. Great food. Reservations required. Full bar service.
Great locally crafted beer. There is no food here. You can pack your own or call a local restaurant for delivery. They provide menus from local establishments.
70 locals recommend
Hawksbill Brewing Co
22 Zerkel St
70 locals recommend
Great locally crafted beer. There is no food here. You can pack your own or call a local restaurant for delivery. They provide menus from local establishments.
Great food. Large wine beer and cider selection. Fun atmosphere. Attentive staff
41 locals recommend
The Valley Cork
55 E Main St
41 locals recommend
Great food. Large wine beer and cider selection. Fun atmosphere. Attentive staff
8 locals recommend
OLLIE CAT CAFE
219 West Main Street
8 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Hawksbill Diner
1388 E Main St
21 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner Coffee Roastery and Cafe
9386 S Congress St
20 locals recommend
The wine and the atmosphere are great !
59 locals recommend
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
1126 Marksville Rd
59 locals recommend
The wine and the atmosphere are great !
A bit of a drive from the retreat but totally worth it
18 locals recommend
Mr. Garcia's Mexican Grill and Cantina
211 Quincy Ave
18 locals recommend
A bit of a drive from the retreat but totally worth it
27 locals recommend
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
20 W Main St
27 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Dan's Steak House
8512 US-211
20 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
River Hill Distillery
356 Ruffners Ferry Rd
22 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Castle Vineyards
2220 Mims Rd
24 locals recommend
Diner
28 locals recommend
Southern Kitchen
9576 US-11
28 locals recommend
Diner
Alexander's Restaurant
The name of this restaurant has changed to IL vesuvio.
22 locals recommend
Gennaro's Italian Restaurant
402 W Main St
22 locals recommend
The name of this restaurant has changed to IL vesuvio.
Watch & Warrant Restaurant
Chop House Bistro

Sightseeing

Luray caverns is the 2nd largest cavern in the US. Definitely worth the visit. Get your timed ticket online to avoid long wait
18 locals recommend
Luray Caverns Service Road
18 locals recommend
Luray caverns is the 2nd largest cavern in the US. Definitely worth the visit. Get your timed ticket online to avoid long wait
Very cool cave
Endless Caverns Road
Endless Caverns Road
Very cool cave
Local cave
96 locals recommend
Shenandoah Caverns
261 Caverns Rd
96 locals recommend
Local cave
22 locals recommend
Warehouse Art Gallery
15 Campbell St
22 locals recommend
Justa good ole boys …. Tons of Dukes of Hazzard Memorabilia for sale. Also check out the museum they have.
25 locals recommend
Cooter's in Luray
4768 US-211
25 locals recommend
Justa good ole boys …. Tons of Dukes of Hazzard Memorabilia for sale. Also check out the museum they have.
Do you love old arcade games ? If you have a rainy day and your looking for something to do indoors …check out Izzy’s
Izzy’s Place
215 West Main Street
Do you love old arcade games ? If you have a rainy day and your looking for something to do indoors …check out Izzy’s
Center for Performing Arts of Luray
1 E Main St
7 locals recommend

Hiking

This is a moderate hike that ends in fabulous views. Return via the same trail 4 miles round trip
Marys Rock Summit
This is a moderate hike that ends in fabulous views. Return via the same trail 4 miles round trip
A moderate to strenuous hike. Pack water. The views at the top are spectacular. 7 miles round trip
47 locals recommend
Kennedy Peak Hike
Fort Valley Road
47 locals recommend
A moderate to strenuous hike. Pack water. The views at the top are spectacular. 7 miles round trip
Strenuous hike. Pack extra water and food. Climbing. Rock scrambles. Amazing vistas
102 locals recommend
Old Rag Mountain
102 locals recommend
Strenuous hike. Pack extra water and food. Climbing. Rock scrambles. Amazing vistas
A very easy paved trail with beautiful views.
52 locals recommend
Massanutten Storybook Trail
Massanutten Storybook Trail
52 locals recommend
A very easy paved trail with beautiful views.
Easy flat paved walk along the Hawksbill Creek
17 locals recommend
The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation
45 E Main St
17 locals recommend
Easy flat paved walk along the Hawksbill Creek
55 locals recommend
Shenandoah River State Park
350 Daughter of Stars Dr
55 locals recommend

Shopping

Eclectic store consisting of 70+ vendors. Most are local to Page County
22 locals recommend
Hawksbill Trading Company
139 Virginia Ave
22 locals recommend
Eclectic store consisting of 70+ vendors. Most are local to Page County
Wonderful store. A blend of new and used items. Find something for everyone
21 locals recommend
Virginia Gift Shop
16 E Main St
21 locals recommend
Wonderful store. A blend of new and used items. Find something for everyone
Shenandoah Valley Flea Market
3549 Old Valley Pike
12 locals recommend
Local meat and produce.
13 locals recommend
Massanutten Country Corner
3546 U.S. 211
13 locals recommend
Local meat and produce.
14 locals recommend
Nest & Hive
10 E Main St
14 locals recommend
Schedule well in advance to have personalized photography services right at the Retreat
Cameo Fine Art & Photography
Schedule well in advance to have personalized photography services right at the Retreat

Outdoor activity

Safe trail horses
7 locals recommend
River's Bend Ranch, LLC
397 Riverbend Rd
7 locals recommend
Safe trail horses
Fort Valley Ranch/Trail Rides/Campground/Cabins
299 S Fort Valley Rd
22 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Jordan Hollow Stables
657 Pine Grove Rd
30 locals recommend

Relaxation

Check out these places to relax
Walk downstairs from the retreat to get your massage. No driving necessary.
Integrated Bodyworks
273 Mockingbird Ln
Walk downstairs from the retreat to get your massage. No driving necessary.
Mindrolling Lotus Garden
108 Bodhi Way

City advice

Don't miss

Luray Caverns

Make sure to have this on your list.