The perfect autumn escape is waiting for you when you get away for a Shenandoah Valley fall getaway. Spend some quality time with your other half, all the while enjoying the wide variety of fall focused activities together just in time for autumn! Plan your romantic getaway in Virginia today and experience everything the area has to offer in luxurious accommodations surrounded by gorgeous countryside.
Explore a 10-Acre Corn Maze
Get in the fall spirit with an adventure at Wayside Farm! Get lost, and find each other again, in their massive corn maze for a perfect couple’s activity that’s sure to delight all afternoon. See an adorable assortment of farm animals, catch the pig and duck races, and enjoy games like barnyard basketball or climbing hay mountain. The best part is that all this fun is only a short 20-minute drive from the inn! A great way to spend an afternoon without the long trip.
Visit the Pumpkin Patch
Wayside Farm’s main attraction is their bountiful pumpkin patch where you can pick out your own gorgeous gourds to bring back with you. Explore all 8 acres of the patch and find a lovely pumpkin, perfect for carving or display. Make wonderful memories with the love of your life and take plenty of pictures! Make sure you get in contact with Wayside Farm when booking a stay with us as they are only accepting reservations for visitors to the pumpkin patch at this time. We highly recommend a visit for our guests as it’s certainly far more than just your neighborhood pumpkin patch and has a wide variety of different types and sizes to choose from.
Celebrate Harvest Season in Virginia
Visit nearby local farms and discover a delicious way to support locals in the area. You can learn more about Virginia’s agriculture on an unforgettable farm tour and check out even more options for your getaway.
- Marker-Miller Orchards Farmer’s Market features delightfully crisp and juicy Ginger Gold apples along with a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables. Check out their bakery as well for fresh treats, including their famous apple cider donuts! Travel time: 25 minutes.
- The family-operated Nalls Farm Market is another great spot with an adorable atmosphere and plenty of fresh produce to choose from. Try one of their fresh fruits pies, made daily on-site and full of chunky fruit surrounded by a decedent flaky crust. Travel time: 20 minutes.
- Mackintosh Fruit Farm grows some of the best fruit around with succulent apples and peaches, ciders and preserves, and baked goods! Pick your own in the orchard or explore all the offerings they have available, whatever you do you’re bound to have a great time. Travel time: 22 minutes.
Go on a Horseback Ride With Incredible Views
Go on a unique adventure with your partner and hop in the saddle on a Shenandoah Valley horseback ride! There are several that we recommend for an excellent experience out on the trails.
- Get close to nature with a trail ride at Royal Horseshoe Farm. They offer an experience that winds its way through gorgeous meadows and woodland along with historical sites like the old cannon emplacements at Morgan’s Ford. Travel time: 20 minutes.
- The Rocking S Ranch trail rides are an exciting mix of horseback and history, as it follows a route once used by army cavalry during the Civil War. They are also quite close to Harper’s Ferry, perfect for including both attractions in a day trip. Travel time: 35 minutes.
