Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

& Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

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Winter, One of Bryce Resort’s Four SeasonsSeasons of Abundance in Luray & Page CountyDiscover Winchester-Frederick CountyHistoric Route 11 in Shenandoah County

Bryce Resort is just 11 miles west of Interstate 81 in Shenandoah

County. Take exit 273 off I-81 (Mt. Jackson).

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Bryce ResortWinter, One of Bryce Resort’s Four Seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Family Skiing & Horst Locher Ski School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Enjoyable Dining at Bryce Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Luray & Page CountySeasons of Abundance Come to Luray & Page County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Winchester-Frederick CountyDiscover Winchester-Frederick County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shenandoah CountyHistoric Route 11 in Shenandoah County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Volume 3, Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2011-2012

Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

is published twice each year, Fall-Winter andSpring-Summer. It is available at Bryce Resortand locations throughout Shenandoah County,the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia.An exact electronic version is available atwww.bryceresort.com and is available to any-one with internet access. No portion of this pub-lication may be reproduced without written per-mission. All advertising and article content isbelieved to be accurate and reliable, but is not guaranteed. All rights reserved.

©2011 Bryce Guide.

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Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide42 Cabin Hill Lane

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Coming in the Spring-Summer edition of the Bryce Resort &Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide: Spring and Summer Activities atBryce Resort, including Zipline,Mountain Tubing, Lake Laura, andBryce dining delights, as well asNorthern Shenandoah Valley attrac-tions, history, dining and vacationfun for the entire family.

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On the Cover: Skiers and Snowboarders on the slopes atBryce Resort in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Winteris one of Four Seasons at Bryce Resort. See page 6.

Spring - Summer 2012


Winter, One of BryceResort’s Four Seasons



Of the four seasons, winter isthe most wonderful time toexperience the serene beauty

of Bryce Mountain and Bryce Resort. Winding your way through the pic-

turesque mountain roads and valleyssurrounded in alpine splendor, allroads lead travelers to our perfect des-tination spot. Not only is the area alovely location for aweekend getaway, itis the perfect place tointroduce your entirefamily to the joys ofwinter snow sports. Located in the

heart of theShenandoah Valley,Bryce Resort was vot-ed the most family-friendly resort in the

Mid-Atlantic by OnTheSnow.com in2008 and 2010. Not a skier? Not a problem. There

are plenty of activities and attractionsto keep you busy. For instance, comeon out to experience the 800-footlong tubing lanes. You don’t have toworry about hiking up the mountain,as there is a carpet lift that will take


you to the top, where you justhop off and tube down. Bryceoffers group rates for both skiand tubing. Times and ratesare on the Bryce Resort website.If you don’t ski, or if you

don’t like the cold weather,Bryce Resort offers both fineand casual dining. You caneven start off your morningearly with a breakfast in theFireside Grill where the blaz-ing fire will keep you toasty-warm. During ski season there is enter-

tainment periodically in the CopperKettle Bar & Lounge on Friday andSaturday evenings. And don’t forgetabout Bryce during the holidays. Letus plan your holiday parties! TheResort will create the ambience andmake your party special. Or makeyour reservations for our traditionalChristmas Eve and Christmas Daydinner buffets. Our New Year’s Evefestivities culminate with the TorchLight SkiDown at mid-night, uniqueto our area ofthe valley! For three

years, Brycehas beenhome to theBest of Bryceart exhibit.Come andview thissplendid col-lection of orig-inal paintings,drawings and

etchings by local artists, both Brycemembers and non-members. All theart is for sale, so you might even pickup a gift. If not an original work of art,make sure to stop in the Ski Boutiqueand Golf Shop. There is literallysomething for everyone.From its modest beginnings to

becoming “the place to be” inShenandoah Valley, for over 100years Bryce Resort has been the desti-nation place for the entire family – atrue jewel in the crown in theShenandoah Valley.

The Fireside Grill


Family Skiing &

Horst Locher Ski

School

Kinder School students, ages 4-7, learn the basicsof skiing as they receive their first lessons.

Whether you are a dinosaur,old person, kid, or kid atheart, flailing down a hill

with reckless abandon, or thepanache of an experienced skier, theslopes at Bryce are the place to be.The entire family can enjoy 8 beauti-fully-groomed ski slopes, appropriatefor all levels of skiers and snowboard-ers. In 2010, The Horst Locher Ski

School expanded their Little Niparea, offering a new carpet lift andrevamped slope. Kids are greeted by agentle giraffe and enter through a funtunnel. For 2011-12 beginning skiersof all ages will be impressed with thenew bunny slope and enclosed carpetlift. Skiers can hone their skills at thenationally-known Horst Locher SkiSchool or enroll their children in the

Kinder School & Ride programs.These programs cater to children ages4 to 7 years of age. In Kinder Schoolchildren learn the basics of skiing.

Ski Team Awards



The Ride pro-gram teacheskids age 6-7 basicsnowboardingskills. Both arehalf-day sessionstaught by experi-enced instruc-tors. Class sizefor KinderSchool rangefrom 2 to 8 chil-dren per instruc-tor. Ride classeshave a maximumsize of 5 students.There are alsoskill improve-ment lessons foradult boardersand skiers, adultracing clinics,weekend moun-tain adventureswith JuniorSuperstars, and of course, NASTARracing events. Slopes with 1/3 of theruns designated as beginner, 1/3 asintermediate, and 1/3 as advanced,give Bryce a distinct advantage over

other ski resorts in the area. Our fam-ily-friendly slopes can accommodateeveryone, at all levels. Next year already proves to be an

exciting one. In 2012-13 our skierswill load in a new lift concourse area

Construction on the new covered Carpet Lift

The new Quad Lift coming to Bryce Resort


and travel up the slopes in a brandnew Quad lift, making for an effi-cient, and safer process and the abili-ty to move more skiers to alleviatelines and log jams at the lifts. Asalways, Bryce Resort endeavors toconstantly improve the skiing experi-ence for all our customers, keepingthem coming back year after year andgeneration after generation.Information on the Kinder School

and Mini Rider programs as well asprivate and group lessons can befound on the Bryce website(www.bryceresort.com) under theWinter Sports tab.

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When you think of reallygood food – comfort foodwith a flair that will satisfy

even the most particular palate –Bryce Resort is the perfect place tobring the entire family for lunch ordinner in the Copper Kettle, or createspecial memories with a romanticdinner for two in the Restaurant @Bryce. Both areas createan atmosphere that youwill want to experienceagain and again. What makes the food

service stand out is thatthe kitchen at BryceResort is a “90% scratchkitchen”. What does thatmean? Well, that meansyou will be getting incred-ible food that is prepared in ourkitchen rather than pre-made itemsfrom food purveyors. We specialize inlocal, all natural, hormone-free beef,free-range chicken – some is organic– wild-caught sea food (nothingfarmed), local pork, and in season,local fruits and vegetables. Try ourslow-cooked, mouth-watering pulledpork (over 10-hours of roasting), orour tantalizing barbecue ribs, or thebest burgers around – made with pure,

natural, locally-grown beef. Our baroffers an amazing array of domesticand imported beers, and a compre-hensive wine list with selections fromaround the world and local Virginiawines. Menus are seasonal, so you willbe getting the freshest food available. The Copper Kettle is a casual space

appointed with antique sports equip-ment and game boards,ski posters and paintings,and a huge fireplace thatentices you to sit and siphot chocolate. For thesports enthusiast there isan 84-inch large screenTV as well as 8 other tele-visions for viewing yourfavorite sporting events.And Texas Hold ‘Em

poker is held every Wednesdayevening at 7 and 9:30pm.The Copper Kettle is open seven

days a week serving both lunch anddinner from 11:00am to 9:00pm.Periodically during ski season, there islive music or a DJ on Friday andSaturday evenings. An entertain-ment schedule is posted on the Brycewebsite, www.bryceresort.com. The Restaurant @ Bryce Resort

provides a special venue for a roman-


Enjoyable Dining at Bryce Resort


tic dinner for two or just gettingtogether with friends. The menuitems are varied, providing casuallyelegant food. There is also a fineselection of premium wines perfectfor pairing with dinner and deliciouson-site made desserts. Open Fridayand Saturday evenings, the atmos-phere is lovely. Sit by a wall of win-dows which look at the beautifully-litski slopes or next to a huge stone fire-place with a blazing fire where youcan dine, then delight in an after din-ner aperitif. You can also reserve therestaurant for special events – wed-dings, anniversaries, and birthdayparties – anything you want. Ourrestaurant managers can help youmake your special event one that willbe remembered fondly for years.


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The Seasons ofAbundance Come toLuray and Page County




In harmony with the rhythms ofthe harvest and throughout theholiday season, Luray and Page

County offer a profusion of color anda bounty of activity throughoutautumn and winter. See a complete guide to events and

attractions at www.LurayPage.com. The local communities of Luray,

Shenandoah and Stanley offerrefreshment and relaxation in addi-tion to shopping and dining. Areaattractions include the legendaryLuray Caverns, ShenandoahNational Park and miles of hikingand biking trails, a round of golf or alate season canoe trip down the beau-tiful Shenandoah River.The Annual Page County Heritage

Festival is held every Columbus Day Weekend at the Page Valley

Fairgrounds. This commemoration ofdays gone by is a signature event for acommunity steeped in agriculturaltradition.October is also Virginia Wine

Month, and local favorite, WisteriaFarm and Vineyard, celebrates withtastings Thursdays through Mondaysfrom noon to 6:00pm and with their“Under the Arbor” music series.

For an excit-ing Halloween,Luray has“ D a r k w o o dManor” near theH a w k s b i l lGreenway, whileS h e n a n d o a hboasts a “TerrorTrail” in BigGem Park.

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PerformingArts Lurayoffers excitingp roduc t i on sthoughout theyear. Look for

locally pro-duced food onthe menus ofseveral localr e s t au r an t s .

The Mimslyn Inn, Artisans Grill,Main Street Bakery and Catering andthe Victorian Inn are members of“Page County Grown,” anew initiative aimed atsustaining local agricul-ture. A variety of othereateries lure visitors andlocals alike.The holiday season

officially begins with theannual ShenandoahCrafters Annual Showand Sale in Shenandoah,where the LamplightDinners at historicStevens Cottage areplanned for December 3.The Community Choirof Page County presentsits annual concertDecember 2 and 4, whileBlue Ridge YouthTheater holds its secondannual Christmas playbeginning December 9.Luray and Stanley holdtheir annual Christmasparades December 10and 14 respectively.

As 2012 dawns, the county seat ofLuray begins a year-long celebrationof its Bicentennial. Page Countymakes a beautiful destination for NewYear’s Eve as well as the January andFebruary federal holidays. Spend aromantic Valentine’s Day in TLC’sNumber Two Destination WeddingLocale. Page County is home tonumerous hotels, B&Bs and cabinsgalore! Start your journey by visitingthe Luray-Page County Chamber ofCommerce and Visitors Center web-site at www.LurayPage.com or call forinformation at 888-743-3915.


The South Fork of the Shenandoah River flowsthroughout Page County.



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http://www.fortvalleyranch.com

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http://www.mimslyninn.com

http://www.celebrateluray.com

http://www.townofluray.com

http://www.jordanhollowstables.com


Get a better view of history,shopping, dining, and cultur-al opportunities in historic

Winchester-Frederick County,Virginia’s Gateway to theShenandoah Valley. Discover thecharm and countryside of a city andcounty just 72 miles northwest ofWashington, DC, and 18miles north of the famousSkyline Drive. Begin your adventure

at the Winchester-Frederick CountyVisitors Center, wherehelpful travel counselorswill provide you withmaps, discount coupons,and self-guided walkingor driving tours. See anorientation video, a PatsyCline exhibit, the Civil

War Orientation Center, and muchmore. The Visitors Center is conve-niently located at 1400 S. PleasantValley Road, and easily accessiblefrom I-81, Exit 313. Three museums are open year-

round to delight and entertain you.The Discovery Museum is the place

Old Court House Civil WarMuseum

Discover Winchester-Frederick County


to take children of all ages for hands-on activities and educational fun.The Museum of the ShenandoahValley is a regional museum dedicat-ed to interpreting the art, history andculture of the Valley. It is open from 10:00am-4:00pm

every day except Monday. As anextra-added bonus, the galleries arefree every Wednesday from 10:00am-noon. Located in an antebellum court-

house, the Old Court House CivilWar Museum houses a nationally rec-

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley


ognized collection of over 3,000 CivilWar artifacts. The court house wasused as a prison and hospital duringthe Civil War, and soldiers’ graffitican be seen throughout the building.

During the winter, the museum isopen Wednesday – Sunday.Additional historical relics that

can be viewed year-round includestatues of a Confederate Soldier,


George Washington as ayoung surveyor, GeneralDaniel Morgan of theRevolutionary War era,and Explorer AdmiralRichard Byrd. Theheadquarters ofStonewall Jackson, theNational Cemetery, Mt.Hebron Cemetery, andmore await your visit. Discover charming

shops, restaurants, andgalleries in Old TownWinchester. For a dose of Main Streetfriendliness and city sophistication,shop and dine at Creekside, a premierdestination on Route 11, offering aunique blend of national and inde-pendent retailers and dining venues.

Enjoy professional theatre, an out-standing choice of cinema attrac-tions, or a live musical show. Relaxand unwind in Winchester-FrederickCounty, VA – and plan to come backagain soon!

Contact us for a Free Travel Guide!1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester, VA 22601

www.visitwinchesterva.com

Live Theatre | Charming Small Towns | Museums & Shopping

Named “Friendliest Town” by Leisure Publishing Co.

Creekside

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We’re all in a hurry thesedays. In order to fit ineverything there is to

do and see, the interstate highwayis often the most convenient andfastest way to travel. While theremay be a lot of truth in the popsong, “Life is a Highway,” toomuch is missed while speeding upand down highways and inter-states.

Historic Route 11 inShenandoah County


Historic U.S. Route 11offers historic towns, farm-land scenery, and beautifulmountain views. A UnitedStates Highway, Route 11parallels Interstate 81 inVirginia. By trading theinterstate for Route 11,groups can travel throughtwo of the largest agricul-tural counties in Virginia,

Shenandoah County, Virginia

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Rockingham and Shenandoah.Route 11 also provides easy access todining and attractions.Route 11 in Shenandoah County is

a designated Virginia Byway. Thisscenic Route will have you travelingthrough sixtowns alongthe “Old ValleyPike”. Historicbuildings andquaint shopsmake many ofthe towns greatchoices for aplace to stretchyour legs, getsome fresh air,

and just take a break from the road.Most of the towns offer museums oflocal history and are great places toinclude at little or no cost to yourgroup tour.A trip along Route 11 wouldn’t be

The Old Courthouse in Woodstock.Photo courtesy Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

http://www.hiewoodstock.com


complete without a visit to Route 11Potato Chips. This specialty chipmaker has won awards and the chipsare distributed nationally. Groups areable to watch the chips through a spe-cial “fry-view” experience. Samplesare also available. Flavors include DillPickle, Lightly Salted, Barbecue, andSweet Potato, to name a few. Route11 Potato Chips is located less than amile from Route 11.Route 11 was a major troop move-

ment route during the Civil War.Groups are welcome to explore thenew Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park,located along Route 11 in Strasburg.This new site focuses on theShenandoah Valley during the CivilWar, and specifically the 1864 Battleof Cedar Creek. The museum offers a

121 N. Main Street, Woodstock, VA 540-459-8800

http://www.watchfultiger.com

THE WATCHFUL TIGERCrouching expectantly in the

Shenandoah Valley is an internationallyknown shopping delight. The WatchfulTiger is a small-town fashion boutique

with an Urban Flair.

Specializing in: •dressing up •dressing down •self expression•fresh inspiration

•harmony •inner beauty •creation •grace

Open Daily 10-5, Sunday 12:30 - 4:30

486 N. Main StreetWoodstock Shopping Center

540-459-4100www.marketinwoodstock.com

A Fun Place to Shop!

Step thru thedoor and you stepback in time! Hereyou'll find an oldfashioned storefilled with thingsyou need for yourmodern life. Locally made products includehoney, pottery, furniture, soap, Route 11 chips,apple butter, fruit pies, goat and pimentocheese, BBQ sauce and granola.

Enjoy a healthy wrap and smoothie.

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http://www.marketinwoodstock.com

http://www.watchfultiger.com


video, exhibits, and special events. Make the most of your next visit to

the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Travel U. S. Route 11 to capture thetrue flavor of what makes the Valley agreat place to visit: the charmingtowns, scenic views, and the friendlypeople. Life doesn’t have to be a high-way, and neither should your nextgroup tour experience.

Advertising Index

A-1 Auto & Truck Service . . . . . . . . . . . .30Bryce Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Cave Ridge Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4G&G Limo Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Holiday Inn Express Woodstock . . . . . . . .28Holtzman Oil & Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Hotel Strasburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Luray-Page County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21The Market, Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29McEnearney Associates/Bryce Getaway . .15North Mountain Vineyard/The Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Shenandoah County Tourism . . . . . . . . . .32Shenandoah Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Southern Kitchen, New Market . . . . . . . .31The Watchful Tiger, Woodstock . . . . . . . .29

Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Wayfinder Gifts, Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . .29Widow Kips Country Inn, Mt. Jackson . . .31Woodstock Cafe & Shoppes . . . . . . . . . . .13

Advertising information Email: [email protected]

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A-1 Auto & TruckService

1836 Conicville RoadMount Jackson, VA 22842540-477-2498

Rt. 11 in New Market

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Southern KitchenHome Cooking Since 1955Close to Bryce Resort, Shenandoah Caverns &

New Market Battlefield New Market, Virginia I-81 Exit 264

Steaks • Seafood • Chicken

540-740-35149576 S. Congress Street

Open 7 Days a Week 7 am - 9 pm

Come by and meet your hosts,Randy & Rebecca Newland

A Victorian Style Boutique Hotel with a restau-rant offering tasty food and excellent servicealong with a quaint pub serving its local and

international customers. Located in the heart ofhistoric Strasburg, VA, and within walking dis-tance to downtown and to the Shenandoah River.Customized weddings and banquet services are

also available. Call for special rates and packages.

Strasburg lies within 70 miles proximity to Washington, DC and toIAD and BWI international airports. Winchester Regional Airport isclose by. Exit 298 of (I-81) and Exit 1A of off I-66. Using I-81N thetotal Travel Estimated time from Bryce Resort is: 44 minutes/35.45

miles in the NE direction.

213 S. Holliday St, Strasburg, VA 22657 540 465 9191 or 1 (800) 348-8327

www.hotelstrasburg.com

Betty and Bob Luse welcome you to their1830 restored Victorian homestead Bed &Breakfast. Nestled on 7 rural acres with a birds-eye view of the Shenandoah River and splendorsof the Shenandoah Valley.

•Five guest rooms in the main house, withexquisite antiques throughout • Appealing deco-rations capture the Victorian era • All bedroomshave original "fireplaces" and private bath •Children and pets are welcome in our tworestored cottages.

355 Orchard Dr. Mount Jackson, VA 22842

(540) 477-2400 •(800) 478-8714Email: [email protected]

Widow Kips Country Inn

• Award winning wines, wine tasting,olive oil tasting, tours, gourmet snacks,gift shop, picnic areas. Children and petfriendly.

4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown,VA 540-436-WINE (9463)

http://www.northmountainvineyard.com

• The Valley Wine Cellar offers a convenientlocation to purchase North Mountain wines!Wine and olive oil tasting, an extensive gift bou-tique, friendly staff offering expert advice are cus-tomer pleasers.

277 W Old Cross Rd, New Market, VA(540) 740-9035

North Mountain Vineyard inNew Market: The Wine Cellar

http://www.northmountainvineyard.com


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