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Surrounded by mountains, today\u2019s Shenandoah Valley<\/strong> is one of the most popular destinations in Virginia for taking in the spectacular colors of the fall foliage.\u00a0Explore the Shenandoah Valley, along the Beerwerks Trail<\/strong> as you discover\u00a0authentic cities and towns, cultural attractions, outdoor exploration, live theater and local farm to table dining which give the Valley its distinct flavor which is best paired with craft beer!
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Start your journey in Harrisonburg<\/strong> at Hugo Kohl\u2019s Museum of American Jewelry Design<\/strong>.\u00a0This multi-sensory museum was designed to give visitors a visual and audible experience\u00a0of jewelry manufacturing. An elevated floor plan allows your group to browse the retail\u00a0store while watching artisans create in the workshop below. Guided tours available or\u00a0take a self-guided tour and explore the museum at your own pace.\u00a0Located next door, stop by Pale Fire Brewing Company<\/strong><\/a> a cozy tap room complete with fireplace, outdoor patio,\u00a0and collection of vinyl waiting to spin. Eleven taps feature a range of classic beer styles\u00a0including an American Saison that won Bronze at the Great American Beer Festival.\u00a0After your tasting, have a home-cooked meal at O\u2019Neill\u2019s Grill<\/strong>. For over 15 years, they\u2019ve\u00a0been serving up fresh, scratch-made food. Best known for their indulgent cookie skillets\u00a0created for classic dessert lovers.<\/p>\n

Traveling south to\u00a0Staunton<\/strong>, discover the life and legacy of the 28th President at\u00a0the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum<\/strong>. Take a guided tour of the\u00a0Presbyterian Manse where Wilson was born and spent the first year of his life. Next stop,\u00a0is the museum which includes Wilson\u2019s Pierce-Arrow limousine, an interactive World\u00a0War I trench and seven exhibit galleries.\u00a0Round out the day with a beer and a little Shakespeare. A true microbrewery in\u00a0downtown Staunton, Redbeard Brewing Company<\/a> <\/strong>brews small batches of big beer,\u00a0handcrafted by one brewer from beginning to end using traditional methods.\u00a0\u00a0Before your show, have an authentic, Italian meal at Emilio\u2019s. This upscale restaurant\u00a0makes for a fine dining experience serving multiple courses and an extensive wine list.\u00a0Afterward, stroll on over to the American Shakespeare Center<\/strong> where Shakespeare is\u00a0serious fun!<\/p>\n

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On your next day check out\u00a0Humpback Rock in Augusta County<\/strong>\u2014arguably one of the Valley\u2019s most\u00a0well-known hiking destinations. Located off the scenic, Blue Ridge Parkway, this challenging\u00a0two-mile hike offers amazing views from the top of this popular rock outcropping.\u00a0For those looking for an easy leg-stretcher start at the Humpback Visitor Center and take\u00a0the Mountain Farm Trail (.25 mile) leading to the Outdoor Farm Museum where you can\u00a0tour a 19th century log cabin and outbuildings complete with costumed interpreters\u00a0providing demonstrations of subsistence farmers.\u00a0After you\u2019ve worked up an appetite, experience a true working farm brewery at Stable\u00a0Craft<\/a><\/strong>. With opportunities to tour hop fields, pet the horses, and take a behind scenes\u00a0tour of the brewery. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of their farm fresh beers and lunch\u00a0featuring an agri-pub menu.<\/p>\n

Head back to your hotel to freshen up before a night out in Waynesboro.<\/strong> Have a truly\u00a0southern meal at the Fishin\u2019 Pig<\/strong>. Serving a fusion of Grady\u2019s Memphis BBQ and Shorty\u2019s\u00a0Famous Seafood, Chicken and Vegetables. Their extensive menu features 20 craft beers\u00a0on tap, several from local breweries on the Beerwerks Trail!\u00a0Next stop is, Basic City <\/a><\/strong>for a tasting and tour. Reclaiming this \u201cLost Town,\u201d Basic City has\u00a0transformed this former industrial complex paying homage to the City of yesteryear with\u00a0its distinctive taproom and hand-crafted beers like Waynesbeeroh.\u00a0End your night at the Wayne Theatre.<\/strong> After a period of renovations, this historic theater\u00a0reopened its doors in 2016. The state-of-the-art performance venue, presents\u00a0national acts like Robin and Linda Williams, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wilson Fairchild,\u00a0and even America\u2019s Got Talent performers. The Wayne also features locally produced\u00a0musical theater, science and history lectures, and classic movies.<\/p>\n

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In the morning wake up and head south to Lexington<\/strong> and one of the Valley\u2019s natural wonders at Natural Bridge State Park<\/strong>. Discover for yourself why the\u00a0awestruck Thomas Jefferson purchased the 215-ft. limestone arch in 1774. Follow the\u00a0Cedar Creek Trail \u2013 for a total walking distance of about a mile on relatively flat\u00a0land \u2013 under the Bridge to the Monacan Indian Living History Exhibit and past an old\u00a0saltpeter mine and the Lost River, ending at Lace Falls.\u00a0Grab lunch in downtown Lexington. The Sheridan Livery Inn<\/strong> was originally opened in\u00a01887 as John Sheridan\u2019s stable and carriage service. Today, the dining room offers a\u00a0varied American menu, full bar, and plenty of space to stretch out and relax. The perfect end to Drink in the Valley is\u00a0Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery & Tap Room\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>located on a beautiful hillside just outside of Lexington, the Outpost, houses a\u00a0custom-built brewery featuring a 120bbl Rolec Brewing system, SBC bottling and canning\u00a0lines and Tap Room. Tour the inner workings of this larger scale brewery and then enjoy\u00a0an award-winning brew in the taproom.<\/p>\n

The Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail<\/strong> pairs the craft beer experience with a combination of activities and attractions that uniquely reflect the region\u2019s recreational and cultural activities. Trail updates and news can be found on\u00a0Facebook<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Twitter<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<\/strong>Instagram<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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