Frederick County is in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. The independent city of Winchester is its county seat. Visitors to Frederick County may enjoy hiking, fishing and wildlife watching at the George Washington National Forest. Other attractions include the Appalachian Trail, Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah Valley. Various overnight accommodations are available in Winchester.
The historic George Washington Hotel rises five stories above Piccadilly Street, making it one of Winchester's tallest buildings. The hotel's fireplaces, marble ceilings, soaring ceilings heights and grand ballroom add to the charm of a bygone era. However, all guest rooms feature modern amenities, such as high-speed Internet access, cable television and cordless phones. A fitness area is available for added guest convenience. The hotel's Roman-style pool is a ideal for swimming, while the whirlpool soothes tired muscles. For those who must work, the hotel's 24-hour business center offers secretary, copy, fax and printing services along with audio visual equipment rentals. Head down to the hotel's award-winning restaurant, The Dancing Goat, for a tasty meal made with the freshest local ingredients. Its cocktail lounge, The Half Note, also serves American casual fare. The George Washington Hotel is also close to both Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Nature lovers will enjoy hikes in Shenandoah National Park or touring the area's 14 Civil War battlefields. The nearby Museum of the Shenandoah Valley offers a glimpse of time past, while the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and Wilson's Wild Animal Park are geared toward children.
George Washington Hotel
103 E. Piccadilly St.
Winchester, VA 22601
540-678-4700
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The Hilton Garden Inn Winchester's close proximity to a range of local businesses makes it a leading hotel for business travelers, corporate meetings and special events. The hotel provides meeting and conference space, a business center, fitness room, indoor pool and spa. Each guest room features high-speed Internet, a refrigerator and a microwave. The hotel's Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours a day and offers microwaveable meals, snacks, beverages and toiletries. Breakfast and dinner are offered daily in the hotel's Great American Grill restaurant with a full-service bar in the Lobby Lounge. The hotel is also within walking distance to major restaurants such as Chili's, Glory Days, Waffle House and McDonald's. Area recreation includes golfing, white-water rafting, canoeing, tubing and paintball. The hotel's location in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley allows easy access to General Stonewall Jackson's headquarters, the Old Court House Civil War Museum and many battlefields.
Hilton Garden Inn
120 Wingate Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
540-722-8881
winchester.hgi.com
The 130-room Holiday Inn Winchester SE-Historic Gateway is a full-service hotel offering extensive views of the Shenandoah Valley. The hotel provides a business center and fitness facilities. All guest rooms feature high-speed wireless Internet access and refrigerators. Kern's Restaurant serves American casual fare and is on the hotel's lobby level along with a cocktail lounge. Room service is also available. The hotel's golf packages offer seven area courses to choose from, such as Rock Harbor, Virginia National and Blue Ridge Shadows. Other local attractions include historic homes, fruit orchards, wineries, Ghost Tours of Old Winchester and Luray Caverns.
Holiday Inn Winchester SE-Historic Gateway
333 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
540-667-3300
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