Pendleton County, WV and Surrounding Areas Guidebook

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Pendleton County, WV and Surrounding Areas Guidebook

Food scene

Whether you are looking for pizza, salad, or chicken tenders with fries, Fox's Pizza Brandywine has the best food around! With reasonable prices and friendly staff, you won't go wrong visiting Fox's. There is currently no dine-in option, but there are picnic tables with umbrellas if you choose to eat there. A few of our favorites from Fox's include the Chicken Rancher Pizza, BBC (beef, bacon, cheddar) Wedgie or Hoagie, Cheesebreadsticks, Chicken Fry Salad, and Grilled or Spicy Chicken Wraps. Also available at the window is soft serve ice cream.
7 locals recommend
Fox's Pizza Den
756 N Main St
7 locals recommend
Whether you are looking for pizza, salad, or chicken tenders with fries, Fox's Pizza Brandywine has the best food around! With reasonable prices and friendly staff, you won't go wrong visiting Fox's. There is currently no dine-in option, but there are picnic tables with umbrellas if you choose to eat there. A few of our favorites from Fox's include the Chicken Rancher Pizza, BBC (beef, bacon, cheddar) Wedgie or Hoagie, Cheesebreadsticks, Chicken Fry Salad, and Grilled or Spicy Chicken Wraps. Also available at the window is soft serve ice cream.
Brandywine Family Dining offers a variety of comfort food as well as options such as tacos and nachos. Dine-in or carry-out is available. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Brandywine Family Dining
U.S. 33
Brandywine Family Dining offers a variety of comfort food as well as options such as tacos and nachos. Dine-in or carry-out is available. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Located in Franklin and open Tuesday through Sunday, AGK has many Italian options such as pasta, pizza, and paninis. Options are available for dine-in or carry-out.
AGK ITALIAN RESTURANT & PIZZERIA
756 North Main Street
Located in Franklin and open Tuesday through Sunday, AGK has many Italian options such as pasta, pizza, and paninis. Options are available for dine-in or carry-out.
We call this place 'The Bowling Alley.' The snack bar is a great place to get a yummy meal at a great price. With a variety of food ranging from sandwiches to burgers to salads, there is something for everyone here. Open Wednesday through Monday.
10 locals recommend
Potomac Highlands Rec. Center
201 Confederate Rd
10 locals recommend
We call this place 'The Bowling Alley.' The snack bar is a great place to get a yummy meal at a great price. With a variety of food ranging from sandwiches to burgers to salads, there is something for everyone here. Open Wednesday through Monday.
The Korner Shop Cafe has delicious food and the best service around town! This quaint cafe offers breakfast foods, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and comfort food. A favorite sandwich at the Korner Shop is called Peanut's Special (shaved steak, onions, swiss cheese). Dine-in or carry-out options are available. Open Monday through Saturday.
9 locals recommend
Korner Shop Cafe
200 N Main St
9 locals recommend
The Korner Shop Cafe has delicious food and the best service around town! This quaint cafe offers breakfast foods, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and comfort food. A favorite sandwich at the Korner Shop is called Peanut's Special (shaved steak, onions, swiss cheese). Dine-in or carry-out options are available. Open Monday through Saturday.
If you're in the mood for something sweet, give Linda at Sweet Dreams of Cakes and Things a call. She offers a variety of baked goods & confections including cakes, pumpkin rolls, and the most amazing peanut butter bon bons!
Sweet Dreams of Cakes and Things
If you're in the mood for something sweet, give Linda at Sweet Dreams of Cakes and Things a call. She offers a variety of baked goods & confections including cakes, pumpkin rolls, and the most amazing peanut butter bon bons!
Stop by the Star for some delicious food! One of our favorites is the chicken wrap with sweet potato fries! Open Monday through Thursday 11am - 2 pm and Friday 11am - 8 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
7 locals recommend
Star Hotel and Restaurant
76 N Main St
7 locals recommend
Stop by the Star for some delicious food! One of our favorites is the chicken wrap with sweet potato fries! Open Monday through Thursday 11am - 2 pm and Friday 11am - 8 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Get a quick meal at Subway in Franklin! We love that they have online ordering available. Open daily 7am - 10pm.
Subway Restaurants
624 N Main St
Get a quick meal at Subway in Franklin! We love that they have online ordering available. Open daily 7am - 10pm.
If you'd like quick service and delicious food, go visit the Gateway! Open Monday - Saturday 7am - 8pm.
16 locals recommend
Gateway Restaurant
13927 Briery Gap Rd
16 locals recommend
If you'd like quick service and delicious food, go visit the Gateway! Open Monday - Saturday 7am - 8pm.
Take a trip to Moe Fatz to get your ice cream fix! With many varieties of ice cream creations, you're sure to find something that tickles your tastebuds.
9 locals recommend
Moe Fatz
54 North Main Street
9 locals recommend
Take a trip to Moe Fatz to get your ice cream fix! With many varieties of ice cream creations, you're sure to find something that tickles your tastebuds.

Stores

Brandywine General Store has a variety of convenience store items as well as a unique selection of gift items.
Brandywine General Store
11754 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine General Store has a variety of convenience store items as well as a unique selection of gift items.
Brandywine Family Dollar offers low priced items ranging from snacks to drinks to basic toiletries and everything in between. Open daily from 9am to 10 pm (9pm on Sundays).
Family Dollar
11753 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine Family Dollar offers low priced items ranging from snacks to drinks to basic toiletries and everything in between. Open daily from 9am to 10 pm (9pm on Sundays).
Long Mountain General Store offers a wide selection of convenience store items as well as a selection of home décor items.
Long Mountain General Store
5735 Blue Gray Trail
Long Mountain General Store offers a wide selection of convenience store items as well as a selection of home décor items.
A grocery store located in Franklin, T&K (formerly known as Franklin Great Valu) offers typical grocery store items along with a wide selection of local and craft beer and cider. For those interested, self checkout is available. Open daily.
10 locals recommend
Franklin Great Valu
32 Co Rte 33/1
10 locals recommend
A grocery store located in Franklin, T&K (formerly known as Franklin Great Valu) offers typical grocery store items along with a wide selection of local and craft beer and cider. For those interested, self checkout is available. Open daily.
Walgreens in Franklin offers all the typical pharmacy store items one may need. Open daily.
Walgreens
71 Mountaineer Dr
Walgreens in Franklin offers all the typical pharmacy store items one may need. Open daily.
Not just a hardware store - Potomac Hardware has many items including Yeti items, Georgia Boots, and Carhartt clothing items!
Potomac Hardware Inc.
81 N Main St
Not just a hardware store - Potomac Hardware has many items including Yeti items, Georgia Boots, and Carhartt clothing items!
Bowman's has more than just hardware! They have a great selection of toys, too!
EJ Wheeler Hardware/Bowmans Do It Best Hardware
Bowman's has more than just hardware! They have a great selection of toys, too!

Sightseeing

There isn't much that can beat the view from the top of High Knob Fire Tower. Travel to the top of Shenandoah Mountain and pull off into the parking lot. A well maintained and traveled trail will lead you to the tower. This is a fairly easy hike and will take around 1 1/2 hours each way.
24 locals recommend
High Knob Fire Tower Lookout
High Knob Trail
24 locals recommend
There isn't much that can beat the view from the top of High Knob Fire Tower. Travel to the top of Shenandoah Mountain and pull off into the parking lot. A well maintained and traveled trail will lead you to the tower. This is a fairly easy hike and will take around 1 1/2 hours each way.
Open daily from 8am to 6pm, the shooting range is a short drive on a dirt road off Shenandoah Mountain.
Brandywine Public Range
Westside Road
Open daily from 8am to 6pm, the shooting range is a short drive on a dirt road off Shenandoah Mountain.
Stop by Germany Valley Overlook for an amazing scenic view of the mountains and valley below! Great opportunity for photos.
Germany Valley Overlook
Stop by Germany Valley Overlook for an amazing scenic view of the mountains and valley below! Great opportunity for photos.
Visit Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and then take a hike on the trail that leads to an outlook at the top of Seneca Rocks. The view is breathtaking!
36 locals recommend
Seneca Rocks
36 locals recommend
Visit Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and then take a hike on the trail that leads to an outlook at the top of Seneca Rocks. The view is breathtaking!
Travel toward Sugar Grove and turn left onto Reddish Knob Rd. to head to the top of Reddish Knob. With amazing views in all directions, you'll be able to see areas in Virginia as well as West Virginia. If you go later in the evening, you'll be practically guaranteed a beautiful westwardly view of the sun setting behind the mountains.
40 locals recommend
Reddish Knob
40 locals recommend
Travel toward Sugar Grove and turn left onto Reddish Knob Rd. to head to the top of Reddish Knob. With amazing views in all directions, you'll be able to see areas in Virginia as well as West Virginia. If you go later in the evening, you'll be practically guaranteed a beautiful westwardly view of the sun setting behind the mountains.
Take a short drive to Brandywine Recreation Area (known as Brandywine Dam or Brandywine Lake to locals). Great area for fishing for bass, trout, and catfish or take a dip in the lake at the swimming area. This is also a great area for walking, hiking, and bike riding. Past the campground area, you will find Sawmill Trail which is a beautiful hike. Just be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including bears. There are bathrooms available.
8 locals recommend
Brandywine Recreation Area
8 locals recommend
Take a short drive to Brandywine Recreation Area (known as Brandywine Dam or Brandywine Lake to locals). Great area for fishing for bass, trout, and catfish or take a dip in the lake at the swimming area. This is also a great area for walking, hiking, and bike riding. Past the campground area, you will find Sawmill Trail which is a beautiful hike. Just be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including bears. There are bathrooms available.
Take a trip to Spruce Knob, WV to visit the highest point in West Virginia. There are many trails to hike as well as a lookout tower which will enable you to see for miles and miles in all directions. On your way back down, stop by Spruce Knob Lake for fishing, sightseeing, and a quick hike on a well maintained trail around the lake. Be sure to take photos of this scenic area!
37 locals recommend
Spruce Knob
37 locals recommend
Take a trip to Spruce Knob, WV to visit the highest point in West Virginia. There are many trails to hike as well as a lookout tower which will enable you to see for miles and miles in all directions. On your way back down, stop by Spruce Knob Lake for fishing, sightseeing, and a quick hike on a well maintained trail around the lake. Be sure to take photos of this scenic area!

Recreation

If you're in the mood for a round of golf, check out The Highlands at Fisher Mountain. With options for 9 or 18 holes as well as a driving range, the scenic views can't be beat. Built in 2006 and designed by Bill Ward, it was rated as the number one golf course in WV in 2021 according to Golf Advisor.
7 locals recommend
Fisher Mountain Golf Club & Resort
Golf Club Drive
7 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for a round of golf, check out The Highlands at Fisher Mountain. With options for 9 or 18 holes as well as a driving range, the scenic views can't be beat. Built in 2006 and designed by Bill Ward, it was rated as the number one golf course in WV in 2021 according to Golf Advisor.
Take a drive to Upper Tract to enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with snack-type food and several cider options available.
9 locals recommend
Swilled Dog Hard Cider
28 Pendleton County Industrial Park Rd
9 locals recommend
Take a drive to Upper Tract to enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with snack-type food and several cider options available.
Take a trip to the Dry Run Spirits Distillery to enjoy a short tasting tour and learn about the historic 1840's Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm.
Dry Run Spirits Distillery
Take a trip to the Dry Run Spirits Distillery to enjoy a short tasting tour and learn about the historic 1840's Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm.

City/town information

This city of over 51,000 people is home to James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, and in close proximity to Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College. Numerous restaurants and shopping areas are scattered throughout this city. Harrisonburg is 35 miles from the Mountain Breeze and it will take approximately 50 minutes to travel there via Route 33 across scenic Shenandoah Mountain.
63 locals recommend
Harrisonburg
63 locals recommend
This city of over 51,000 people is home to James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, and in close proximity to Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College. Numerous restaurants and shopping areas are scattered throughout this city. Harrisonburg is 35 miles from the Mountain Breeze and it will take approximately 50 minutes to travel there via Route 33 across scenic Shenandoah Mountain.