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. Plan all of your outdoor activities and trips from the alphabetized list below.

Adventure Companies

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

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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Birding​

More than 190 species of resident and transient 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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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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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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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

Have you ever heard of 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.

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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Hot Air & Plane Rides

Driving through Front Royal offers the traveler magnificent scenery, but what if you could get an even better view? See the entire Shenandoah Valley from the basket of a hot air balloon or a plane's cockpit.

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.​

Shenandoah River State Park

Experience scenic views of the Massanutten Mountains to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east. Picnic spots, trails and boat launch river access make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists.
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Skate Park

The Front Royal skate park spans an impressive 15,000-square-feet and caters to skateboarders, in-line skaters, as well as scooter and BMX bike riders. You can't beat this view as you enjoy your favorite outdoor activity.
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