Shenandoah Wilderness Great Wagon Road
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Byway Overview
: Travel the route taken by early immigrants and for the settlement of America. The well-preserved towns lining the route are home to museums, grist mills, public parks, and fine restaurants. Stop at the Shenandoah Caverns, Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War, or the many downtowns on the National Register of Historic Places.
Quick Facts
- Designation
- State Byway
- Location
- VA
- Total Length
- 33.4 miles
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Local Byway Partners
800-367-7623 The Shenandoah Wilderness/ Great Wagon Road is also known as Route 11 in northwestern Virginia. The portion between New Market to the south and Strasburg to the north is designated a state byway although Route 11 does extend to Winchester to the north and to Harrisonburg to the south. The byway runs on the western side of George Washington National Forest.
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Belle Grove Plantation
Built in 1797 in Middletown by a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.
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Strasburg Museum
Strasburg was founded in 1730 by German immigrants. For 150 years, the community has been known for its thriving pottery industry and is often referred to as “Pot Town.”
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Museum of Shenandoah Valley
Valley Located in Winchester, the oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley, the museum is just north of the designated byway and tells the story of the art, history, and culture of the valley.