Why You Need to Visit New Market, VA
New Market is a hidden gem just off of Highway 81 and near Luray, Virginia. We didn’t know much about this cute, sleepy town, but now that we’ve had some time to explore, we want everyone to do the same!
New Market is perfect for a weekend getaway, it’s right off the highway making it easy to get to, and only about an hour and forty five minutes from DC. Along the route too you can stop at other cute towns, little wineries, and plenty of hikes, making it a perfect road trip destination!
But once you get to this adorable tiny town, here are a few of our recommended things you should do!
Explore Downtown New Market
Little Nest New Market is situated right in the heart of downtown, so you can walk to any of the amazing shops, restaurants and parks. All within a 5 minute walk, you can check out
Restaurants like…
Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant - Cute patio with great drinks!
Southern Kitchen - Excellent Fried Kitchen in an old fashioned diner
Jackson’s Corner Coffee - Cute cafe serving up coffee, breakfast and lunch
Kathy’s Home Cooking - Just a few doors down! Perfect if you need a quick bite before exploring
Shops like…
Buttercup Market Place - Adorable women’s clothing boutique, I can never leave empty-handed!
John Henry General Store - Great local produce & anything else you might need
Simple Tymes - cute country home store with lots of vintage charm
Wineries & More
New Market is right near so many cute wineries that are perfect for exploring. All within a quick drive are
Old Hill Cider - Adorable orchard and hard cider spot
Third Hill Winery - Beautiful Building and property
Wolfgap Vineyard & Winery - A local favorite
Muse (Woodstock) - A little bit farther but our personal favorite!
Other Attractions
There are so many things still to explore in and around new market, some attractions you need to add to your list include…
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War - A great place to learn about all of the history and sacrifice of the area
https://www.rt11.com/viewing- Can you say free samples??
Play a round - Shenvalee Golf Course is just a few blocks away, beautiful views and a great course!
New Market Community Park - Such a cute community park always filled with pups and people! They have picnic pavilions, a pool, tennis courts, and a nice walking path. Perfect for getting a pup some exercise.
Hiking in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest - Our favorite trails include Bird Knob and Storybook Trail (super easy!)
Explore Shenandoah National Park - Shenandoah is only about a 25-30 minute drive from New Market, perfect for still doing a day trip and exploring the park, check out some of our other blog posts about what to do in this national park gem!