Nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley near the beautiful, gushing Shenandoah River is the quaint, historic town of Berryville, which is also Clarke County’s largest town. Located hardly 5 miles (8 km) from the border of Virginia and West Virginia, the town of Berryville is full of historic character with many structures and buildings dating back to the era of the Civil War. Most of these structures are concentrated in the charming downtown area, including historic bed & breakfasts and former clapboard homesteads. If you’re heading out to the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley, then Berryville is a must-visit. Here are the top things to do in Berryville, Virginia.
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1. Learn about the region's history at Clarke County Historical Association
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Dedicated to preserving Clarke County’s rich history is Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA), whose founding origins go back to as far as 1939. Housed in the historic Coiner House in Berryville, the CCHA building also features extensive, comprehensive archives of historical memorabilia and documents about the northern Shenandoah Valley and Clarke County. It even has a genealogical research library and a museum housing drawings, maps, burial records, historical photos and more. Tours of the 18th-century, fully operational Burwell-Morgan Mill, which the CCHA owns, are also conducted every weekend.
Clarke County Historical Association
Address: 32 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Clarke County Historical Association
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 4pm (closed from Sat - Mon)
2. Delve into African-American history at Josephine School Community Museum
The Josephine School Community Museum originally started out as a school for the free colored people of the community in the late 19th century and it is a symbol of accomplishment and hope. After the school moved to a new building in 1930, the original school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. In 2003, the structure became the first museum in the region to be dedicated to the history of the African-American community in Clarke County.
Josephine School Community Museum
Address: 303 Josephine St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Josephine School Community Museum
Opening hours: Sun: 1pm - 3pm (closed from Mon - Sat)
3. Spend an entire day at the Watermelon Park Campground
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Posted by Watermelon Park RV Campground on Saturday, August 27, 2022
If you’re traveling to Berryville with family and/or friends, there’s no better way to spend a day than by doing so at the family-run Watermelon Park Compound. Located along the Shenandoah River, the 1939-built campground and recreation area is a perfect place to have some fun in the sun by the water. Relax and go-in for a sun-kissed look as you lounge on the banks. Water babies can indulge in a lazy river float tubing trip, while the more intrepid ones can even kayak and canoe down the scenic river. End the day camping on the gorgeous campgrounds.
Watermelon Park Campground
Address: 3322 Locke’s Mill Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Watermelon Park Campground
4. Relish fresh fruits at Mackintosh Fruit Farm
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Posted by Mackintosh Fruit Farm on Thursday, June 15, 2017
How about enjoying some fresh fruit that you get to pick right off a farm? The You-Pick Mackintosh Fruit Farm allows patrons to not only pick fresh veggies and fruit from their farms, but it is also a place where you can dig into some delicious food featuring the local produce. Choose from fruits such as apples, pawpaws, peaches, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, and strawberries, as well as from multiple vegetables, pumpkins, and more. What’s more, they even have fresh honey stored in an apiary!
Mackintosh Fruit Farm
Address: 1608 Russell Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Mackintosh Fruit Farm
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 8am - 6pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
5. Play a game of baseball at Chet Hobart Park
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If you’re a fan of baseball, take a break from exploring Berryville and indulge in a game at the 102-acre (4.4 million sq. feet) Chet Hobart Park, which houses 6 ball fields. The park even has baseball programs for kids, so if you have your children along with you, it’s a great place to enroll them if they’re interested in the game. Chet Hobart Park is also home to a gorgeous fitness trail, two playgrounds, four picnic shelters, a recreation center, multiple soccer fields, lighted outdoor tennis courts, and a lovely outdoor swimming pool.
Chet Hobart Park
Address: 225 Al Smith Cir, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Chet Hobart Park
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12am - 8pm; Fri - Sun: 12am - 6pm
6. Catch a performance at Barns of Rose Hill
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Two 1900s-built dairy barns that were part of the Rose Hill estate in Berryville were respectfully renovated to transform into a center for cultural and performing arts and community, just like the Smithy family of Rose Hill envisioned. Today, you can watch a diverse spectrum of high-quality films, performances, concerts, and other events around the year. Whether it is a cinematic series on the Cold War or Jazz performances or book talks, do catch a performance at the beautiful Barns of Rose Hill.
Barns of Rose Hill
Address: 95 Chalmers Ct, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Barns of Rose Hill
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 12pm - 3pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
7. Dress up for a British tearoom experience at The Tea Cart
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Watch the British tearoom experience come to life at The Tea Cart, which transports patrons to the very heart of London’s tearoom culture. The Downton Abbey-esque Tea Cart popularizes the old British iconic tradition of “Afternoon Tea”, even indulging in specialty, dressed-up events such as Mary Poppins Tea, Harry Potter Tea, and even Lord of the Rings Tea! Featuring six varieties of tea - Black, Blended Black, Rooibos and Herbal Infusions, Oolong, White, and Green, the Tea Cart also serves sweets and finger sandwiches. Some must-try teas include the Holiday Winter Spice, Jasmine Mint, Ginger Peach, Chocolate Almond tea, and the special house blend of Shenandoah Blue.
The Tea Cart
Address: 16 W Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: The Tea Cart
Opening hours: Thu - Sun: 11am - 3pm (closed from Mon - Wed)
8. Enjoy tranquility at Holy Cross Abbey
Visit the quiet, secluded, and tranquil Holy Cross Abbey, a Trappist monastery in the Shenandoah Valley around 7 km (4.3 miles) from Berryville. Built on the grounds where the Battle of Cool Spring was fought during the Civil War, the main structure of Holy Cross Abbey was originally an 18th-century hunting lodge. Today, the order of monks that stay at the Abbey, not only make and sell creamed honey and fruitcakes but they also own and operate a quiet retreat house where guests can stay. The Holy Cross Abbey’s picturesque scenery and serene location were even commended in an article in the Washington Post.
Holy Cross Abbey
Address: 901 Cool Spring Ln, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Holy Cross Abbey
Opening hours: 3:30am - 8pm (daily)
9. Shop for handmade gifts at My Neighbour and Me
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Posted by My Neighbor and Me on Saturday, November 24, 2012
The handmade, high-quality creations of little-known and ignored but exceptionally talented craftspersons and artisans from the Global South can be found at My Neighbor and Me. The specialty place emphasizes on reusing and recycling, aiming for the creation of a welcoming, safe place to showcase exceptional artisan work. My Neighbour and Me are akin to mini-ambassadors of small-scale, local craftspersons and artisans, promoting their creativity and encouraging their work. For great, unique gifts at a fair price, this is where you need to head to.
My Neighbour and Me
Address: 317 1st St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: My Neighbour and Me
10. Go horse-back riding at JBIT Ranch
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Posted by The JBIT Ranch, LLC on Friday, July 23, 2021
Are you a hippophile and in love with horses? JBIT Ranch, with all kinds of equestrian-based activities from camps and riding lessons to horse boarding, should be your next destination in Berryville. The ranch offers riders the options of taking out their own horses onto the field, or leasing one of the horses on the ranch, with the owner helping riders understand their steeds and develop a dynamic partnership with them. No matter whether you are an expert or a novice just starting out, JBIT ranch is here to help you master the art of natural horsemanship.
JBIT Ranch
Address: 1674 Summit Point Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: JBIT Ranch
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm
11. Admire local crafts at Firehouse Gallery
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
Visit what was the former Firehouse and Town Office of Berryville, which has now transformed into the art gallery of Berryville Main Street Program. Having won an award for outstanding adaptive reuse in 2011, the Firehouse Gallery features exceptional region and local literature, music, foods, and art. It features works of more than 65 local artists, ranging from beauty products, chocolates, honey, soaps, wines and craft beers, glasswork, and woodwork to photography, home decor, jewelry, pottery, and original paintings. Shop away!
Firehouse Gallery
Address: 23 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Firehouse Gallery
12. Take a wine tour at Venamar Vineyard
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Enjoying the scenic view of the mountains from our private fire pit this afternoon! Have you made your...
Posted by Veramar Vineyard on Thursday, February 25, 2021
On a 100-acre (40-hectare) estate near Shenandoah River lies Venamar Vineyard, one of the first successful wineries of the verdant, rolling Shenandoah Valley. The 28-acre (11-hectare) vineyard was founded on the basis of Italian farming and wine-making roots and has won more than 65 awards for producing some of Virginia’s best and finest wines over the last 20 years. Take a tour of this gorgeous vineyard and winery where you’ll get to not only sample wines but also learn all about the winemaking culture of the region.
Venamar Vineyard
Address: 905 Quarry Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Venamar Vineyard
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 6pm; Fri: 12pm - 9pm; Sat: 12pm - 7pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm
13. Pick up some fresh produce at Nalls Farm Market
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Posted by Nalls Farm Market on Thursday, August 18, 2022
The family-owned Nalls Farm Market is the best place in Berryville to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh bakery items. Selling everything from produce, bakery, and gardening essentials to seasonal products, vegetables, and fruits, Nalls Farm Market is closed only on Thanksgiving Day and between Christmas and mid-March. The farmer’s market is also a great place for picking up fresh local honey, and if you have a green thumb, mulch and potting soil as well. Pick up everything from cheese, cider, Blueberry Dutch Apple, and Fresh-baked Pies to Pumpkins, Cool Gourds, Biscuits and more.
Nalls Farm Market
Address: 4869 Harry Byrd Hwy, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Nalls Farm Market
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
14. Admire the art pieces at Center Ring Design Pottery and Art Studio
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
Run by a family of three, Centre Ring Design Pottery and Art Studio is where passion is transformed into unique works of art and artisan pieces. Combining specialties of pottery, fine art, and contemporary art with times of crossover as well, the studio features some extremely interesting pieces of art and craft, including feeders, baths, and yard ornaments, sculptures, sketches, and drawings. The studio also stores and sells unique home decor and uses items such as grooming items, soaps, etc. So, pick up some unique souvenirs while you’re in Berryville.
Center Ring Design Pottery and Art Studio
Address: 325 S Church St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Center Ring Design Pottery and Art Studio
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 12pm - 4pm; Fri: 12pm - 5pm; Sat: 12:30pm - 5pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
15. Pick up some unique souvenirs at Modern Mercantile
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Posted by Modern Mercantile on Thursday, September 1, 2022
The quaint boutique of Modern Mercantile is the transformation of excellent design ideas into unique, one-of-a-kind home decor items and gifts. Stocking and selling everything from precious metal jewelry, handmade paper and cards, and handcrafted toys to reproduced US patent drawings, grooming products, trinkets, stuff for your pets, home essentials and even air plants, Modern Mercantile is a great place for travelers to pick up some offbeat, memorable souvenirs during their trip to Berryville.
Modern Mercantile
Address: 23 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Modern Mercantile
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun - Mon: 11am - 5pm
16. Explore the historical landmark of Clermont Farm
The historic 355-acre (144-hectare) working Clermont Farm is one of the most unique historic properties in the Shenandoah Valley. Gifted by Elizabeth Rust Williams to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the mansion, with its unusual floor plan, the barn, the slave quarters and the smokehouse are standing testaments to the settlement story in the Shenandoah Valley from the year 1756 to now. Open to the public only for specific events, the house and its outbuildings and land are a research and training site in agriculture, historic preservation, and history today.
Clermont Farm
Address: 801 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Clermont Farm
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 3pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
17. Have a picnic at Rose Hill Park
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The ancestral home of the Glass Family, Rose Hill Farm is where the First Battle of Kernstown of the Civil War took place. Today, the historical, verdant landscape on which Rose Hill Farm stands is now a beautiful, serene park, complete with a 1.25-mile (2-km) walking trail that not only features interpretive Civil War-era signage but also provides access to the actual battlefield. Pack some food, beverages, and games and have a picnic at the picnic shelter which can accommodate up to 60 people easily, and enjoy the historic and beautiful environs of Rose Hill Park.
Rose Hill Park
Address: 35 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Rose Hill Park
Opening hours: 7am - 8pm (daily)
18. Enjoy comfort food at Mario's Pizza
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Posted by Mario's Pizzeria on Monday, June 25, 2018
If you have particularly massive hunger pangs to satiate, there’s no better place to go in Berryville than Mario’s Pizza, which serves up the best Italian and American fare in the quaint, wooded town. A large seating area with large windows along with a special kids menu makes this a great place to eat with the entire family. Some must-try items on the menu include their Sicilian Pizza, Manicotti, Steak and Cheese, Sausages, Fish Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Chicken Wings, Cheese Breadsticks, Shrimp Alfredo, and Spaghetti and Meatballs, among others.
Mario's Pizza
Address: 36 W Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: Mario’s Pizza
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm
19. Relish American fare at The Berryville Grille
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That’s how we roll at the BVG!
Posted by THE BERRYVILLE GRILLE on Saturday, February 3, 2018
In a historic, 1800s structure in downtown Berryville, The Berryville Grille has been serving famished patrons for the last decade, becoming a top, go-to restaurant in the region. The restaurant reached the peak of its popularity when it was written about and featured in Lee Child’s action-thriller novel “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”. Must-tries include the Chicken Caesar Wrap, Fries, Salad, Chili, French Toast, Pulled Pork Barbeque Sandwich with Coleslaw, the Angus Burger, Chicken Fried Steak with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes, and Ribeye Steak with Sautéed Squash and Mashed Potatoes. Polish it all off with an Apple Pie to share!
The Berryville Grille
Address: 9 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Website: The Berryville Grille
Opening hours: Tue: 9am - 4pm; Wed - Sat: 9am - 9pm; Sun: 9am - 8pm (closed on Mon)
A blissful holiday in Berryville
The Shenandoah Valley gem of Berryville makes for a great destination for a holiday and it has all the elements for a fun-filled and memorable vacation - historic and iconic monuments and structures, beautiful parks and rivers, Civil War-era history and, of course, a delicious cuisine too.
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