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| Winchester | ||
| State | Virginia | |
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| Residents | 27.216 (2013) | |
| height | 221 m | |
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Winchester is a city in the Ridge and Valley region of the US state Virginia. The city, located in the Shenandoah Valley, is a good base for visiting the entire region.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
By boat
mobility
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Map of Winchester (Virginia)
Tourist Attractions
- Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst Street, on the western edge of downtown. The most important museum in the city gives vivid insights into the past and present of the region. Own parking lot.Open: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Price: Entry $ 10 (children 13-18 years $ 8; as of April 2016).
- Old Town Winchester, Loudoun St between Cork and Piccadilly Sts. Cute pedestrian zone in the historic center of the city with many bars and boutiques.
activities
- Rocking S Ranch, 564 Glaize Orchard Rd. This horse ranch is 20 minutes north of Winchester, and horseback riding enthusiasts can book a trip on horseback. Those who stay longer in the region can also book 10 riding lessons here.
shop
- Food Lion, 707 Fort Collier Rd.
- Martin’s Food Store, 400 gateway Dr.
Two large, well-stocked supermarkets to the east of Winchester.
kitchen
A must-eat is shoo-fly pie, a sweet pie introduced by the Pennsylvania Dutch that is baked with molasses. The name comes from the fact that the pastry attracts flies that have to be scared away.
medium
- Bonnie Blue, 334 W Boscawen Street, Downtown. Considered the best barbecue restaurant in Winchester. In-house bakery. Good address for authentically prepared regional specialties.
- Cork Street Tavern, 8 W Cork St, Downtown. Popular restaurant with American grill and barbecue cuisine. Wine selection.
Upscale
- Coach & Horses Tea Room (949 Cedar Creek Grade, just under 10 minutes southwest of downtown). Unusual restaurant where authentic British afternoon tea is celebrated. Bring hunger. Reservation advisable.
- Village Market Bistro (2 S Loudoun St, Downtown). Restaurant with international cuisine, including a few "German" options such as Hungarian goulash, Jägerschnitzel and bratwurst. Above all, you can get rarities here such as Black Forest cherry, Sacher and Linzer torte. Very large selection of beers and wines.
nightlife
accommodation
medium
- Townplace Suites, 170 Getty Lane. Almost 10 minutes east of downtown in a business area, apartment hotel (Marriott chain) with 107 units on 4 floors, from studio to 2-bedroom format. All units have a fully equipped kitchenette including a stove, microwave and dishwasher. Opened in 2009. Breakfast buffet included in the price. Outdoor swimming pool.
Upscale
- Nancy Shepherd House Inn, 618 South Loudoun Street. The most unusual hotel in town (a bed and breakfast) housed in a historic house in downtown Winchester.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.winchesterva.gov/ (en) - Winchester official website
