Located in the Shenandoah Valley, Randolph-Macon Academy is surrounded by areas of local and national interest. The following list offers a few examples of areas of interest within an easy drive of the Academy.

Front Royal Shopping & Dining

Downtown Front Royal:  The downtown area of Front Royal has many unique shops to browse through, as well as a variety of restaurants and bed and breakfasts.  The local movie theater is also located downtown. 

For more information specifically on the town on Front Royal please visit the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce or the Town of Front Royal web site.

Hiking/Recreation

Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive:
The park contains more than 500 trails and a 105-mile long road that winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains. The northern entrance is located within a mile of Front Royal. 1-800-999-4714

George Washington National Forest

Appalachian Trail: Maps are available through the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. 540-242-0965

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park:    8 miles south of Front Royal
Email: shenandoahriver@dcr.state.va.us

National VA 4-H Educational Center: 540-635-7171

Golfing
Bowling Green Country Club: 540-635-2095

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club: 540-635-3588

Jackson's Chase Golf Course: 540-635-1529

History
Belle Boyd Cottage/Ivy Lodge/Warren Heritage Society (Front Royal)

Cedar Creek Battlefield (Middletown, 15 minutes from Front Royal)
 

For a list of upcoming special events in the area, visit www.shenendoahvalley.com.