WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Located in the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley, Winchester Virginia, has long been known as the “Apple
Capital” as it is surrounded by vast orchards and constituting one
of the largest apple export markets of the nation and the largest
producing area in Virginia. Winchester is known for its annual
spring event, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which draws
crowds more than 250,000 each year.
Downtown Winchester is home to the expansive historic district as well as many restaurants and retail shops. Festivals and live music will keep you entertained throughout the year at the Old Town Pedestrian Mall (located on Loudoun Street.) Stay active walking the campus of Shenandoah University, exploring the trails at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley or soaking up the history of many historic landmarks.
AREA HISTORY
Winchester and Frederick County was once Shawnee Indian camping grounds to which Pennsylvania Quakers came to settle in 1732. The town was named Frederick Town after Frederick, father of George III of England. In 1752 the name was changed to Winchester in honor of the ancient English capital. In the mid-1700’s, Frederick County became the military and political training ground for George Washington, who came here at the age of sixteen to survey the lands of Thomas, the Sixth Lord Fairfax. Washington built Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War and, at twenty-six, was elected to his first public office as the county’s representative to the House of Burgesses. During the Revolutionary War, Daniel Morgan’s Rifleman from Frederick County were among the first who came to Washington’s aid against the British. Winchester was a strategic prize of great importance during the Civil War. The area became the scene of six battles during the Civil War, and the city itself changed flags around seventy times during the four year conflict. General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson demonstrated his military leadership in the Valley Campaign.
WINCHESTER RESTAURANTS & DINING
DRAFTS, WINES & SPIRITS
FARM FRESH
PARKS & PLAY
Downtown Winchester is home to the expansive historic district as well as many restaurants and retail shops. Festivals and live music will keep you entertained throughout the year at the Old Town Pedestrian Mall (located on Loudoun Street.) Stay active walking the campus of Shenandoah University, exploring the trails at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley or soaking up the history of many historic landmarks.
AREA HISTORY
Winchester and Frederick County was once Shawnee Indian camping grounds to which Pennsylvania Quakers came to settle in 1732. The town was named Frederick Town after Frederick, father of George III of England. In 1752 the name was changed to Winchester in honor of the ancient English capital. In the mid-1700’s, Frederick County became the military and political training ground for George Washington, who came here at the age of sixteen to survey the lands of Thomas, the Sixth Lord Fairfax. Washington built Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War and, at twenty-six, was elected to his first public office as the county’s representative to the House of Burgesses. During the Revolutionary War, Daniel Morgan’s Rifleman from Frederick County were among the first who came to Washington’s aid against the British. Winchester was a strategic prize of great importance during the Civil War. The area became the scene of six battles during the Civil War, and the city itself changed flags around seventy times during the four year conflict. General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson demonstrated his military leadership in the Valley Campaign.
WINCHESTER RESTAURANTS & DINING
- Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery
- Café Del Sol
- Chop Stick Café
- Cork Street Tavern
- Gringo Gordo Empanada Shop
- Macado’s
- Oak Stone Craft Pizza & Bar
- Piccadilly’s Public House & Restaurant
- Taqueria Guadalajara
- Village Square Restaurant
- Water Street Kitchen
DRAFTS, WINES & SPIRITS
- Backroom Brewery
- Escutcheon Brewing Co.
- James Charles Winery
- Valerie Hill Winery
- Veramar Vineyard
- Winchester Brew Works
- Winchester Ciderworks
- The Wine Room at Taylor Pavilion
FARM FRESH
- Marker-Miller Orchards
- Richards Fruit Market
- Shawnee Springs Market
- Shen Val Farm Market
- Spring Valley Farm Market
- Virginia Farm Market
- West Oaks Farm Market
- Winchester Farmer’s Market
PARKS & PLAY