Winchester - Virginia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The spectacular beauty of the Shenandoah Valley shines through when you visit Winchester, Virginia. This city of about 25,000 people was the site of five major battles during the Civil War and it played a major role in the French-Indian Wars and the American Revolution. There are numerous accommodations for visitors whether you want to stay in a campground, a hotel or motel or enjoy the family atmosphere of a bed and breakfast.

The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum offers interactive fun for all ages. You can step into the world of the dinosaurs at Dinosaur Land where there are more than 40 life size reproductions. Shenandoah Miniature Golf and the Wilson's Wild Animal Park are sure to be listed on your itinerary of things for the whole family to do.

If you love history, then you will surely find it in Winchester. Visit the simple log cabin that was George Washington's War Office and the Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum for a fascinating look at the city's war history. Glen Burnie Historical House is furnished with pieces dating back hundreds of years and will give you a glimpse of life in an earlier time in history. Visit the site of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War when you take a tour of the Fort Collier Civil War Center and the earliest marked gravesite in the Shenandoah Valley at the Kernstown Battlefield. You can also learn the story of how the nation was started with a visit to the Museum of American Presidents. Here you will find a handwritten letter by Thomas Jefferson and sit at the desk where the Constitution was drafted.

Enjoy golf as part of your recreational activities, but if you like shopping you will love what Winchester has to offer. The Apple Blossom Mall has over 90 specialty stores and department stores, but there is a whole host of smaller stores where you can find just what you need from the unusual to the ordinary.

Winchester, Virginia is a charming town to visit and one that will leave you with many happy memories.