Discover the best nature has to offer in Front Royal, Virginia. Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns or Skyline Caverns. Escape the busy city life with a short drive along Route 66 or Route 81. Social distancing is easily done here with all of our family-friendly outdoor activities available to you; hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, golfing, horseback riding, biking, hunting, and more. Go ahead, plan all of your outdoor activities and trips with the help of the list below.

Adventure 

Drift over the the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, be a weekend warrior, or compete in an adventure race. If this sounds like fun, you’ll find it in Front Royal!​
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Birding​

More than 190 species of birds are known to use the region around Front Royal. With a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River it's a bird watcher's and photographer's dream.
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Agritourism​​

From pick your own farms to farm-to-table dining, there are many agritourism sites that are great for family-friendly activities outside of the city. Check out these great agricultural spots!
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Camping​

​Whether you prefer backpacking, “roughing” it in an all-inclusive cabin, or pulling into a roomy recreational vehicle site, Front Royal can meet any of your camping needs.
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Appalachian Trail​

One hundred miles of the Appalachian Trail passes through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, exiting the park four miles east of Front Royal on Rt. 522 in Chester Gap.

Canoeing & Kayaking

The Shenandoah Valley offers numerous rivers ideal for canoeing and kayaking for all experience levels. The most famous is the Shenandoah River, which runs parallel to Front Royal.
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Biking

If biking is a favorite form of exercise, you’ll find miles of trails for mountain biking in and around Front Royal, including the Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River State Park. 
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Disc Golf

With the sprawling woods, Front Royal and the surrounding areas offer some of the best venues for disc golf lovers. Enjoy this great social distancing sport through the mountains!
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Fishing & Hunting​

The Shenandoah River has been regarded as one of the best smallmouth rivers in the world. Pair that with the Blue Ridge Mountains to explore the best fishing and hunting in Virginia!
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Front Royal Trails

Front Royal offers a wide variety of trails for experienced and amateur hikers. ​Enjoy trail routes through Main Street, alongside the Shenandoah River and parks. 
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Geocaching

Use a GPS or mobile device to find hide and seek containers. There are millions of geocaches hidden all around the world and you can search for some hidden in Front Royal!
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Golfing​

Front Royal offers some of the most scenic golf courses within the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Since golfing is best accompanied by a view, these courses will not disappoint. 
 

Hiking & Rock Climbing

If you’re looking for a great trail near Front Royal, there are numerous hiking trails, running trails, forest trails, and more. Downtown Front Royal also has a couple of walking trails for a more casual stroll.
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Horseback Riding​

Shenandoah National Park offers more than 180 miles of trails open to horse use for all experience levels. Check out the venues that organize trail rides, lessons, boarding, horse camps, ride parties and indoor riding.
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Parks & Gardens

From botanical gardens and arboretums to fun playgrounds and community parks, Front Royal covers all of your outdoor family activity needs. There are trails for walkers, runners, and bikers, including dog parks.
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Shenandoah National Park 

​Experience the beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Skyline Drive runs 105 miles through the long and narrow park, delivering expansive views of the mountains, the Shenandoah River, and the Shenandoah Valley.​