• Christmas Lights Guide for Winchester and Frederick County

    Updated on Saturday, December 20th for the 2023 residential lights map! We have used local knowledge, some message boards and some good old driving around to generate this resource of holiday decorations. If we missed a good one, let us know! Here’s … Read more

  • Winchester Service Station Grub Trail

    From an award-winning craft pizzeria to BBQ that will blow your mind, we’ve got a wealth of dedicated local restaurateurs slinging out some of the best food you can find from active and repurposed service stations throughout the Winchester and Freder … Read more

  • Reclaiming and Replanting Our Hillside with Native Plants

    The Backstory When our beautiful Visitor Center was first constructed back in the late 2000’s, the sloping hillside on the back side of the building that leads down to the historic Rouss Spring was cleared and planted with some rose bushes. The hills … Read more

  • Winchester Mural Trail

    The unexpected and, well, uncommon discovery is pretty common here in the Winchester-Frederick County area, so why should our murals be any different? You’ll discover some unique mural finds like a musical cow, Patsy Cline, and George Washington feed … Read more

  • Researching African American and Native American History in Winchester

    As part of an incredible grant opportunity through Virginia Tourism Corporation involving some Federal ARPA dollars, we have been able to kick off a number of initiatives in our community. One of those is the creation and installation of up to 10 tot … Read more

  • Sunnyside Winchester Pancake Hotcake

    12 Tempting Homemade Breakfast Spots Around Winchester

    The good old greasy spoon breakfast is alive and well in Winchester and surrounding Frederick County. While we have our share of upscale dining in the area, often times nothing beats a hearty home-cooked breakfast. We’re very fortunate to have a wide … Read more

  • 11 Ice Cream, Custard and Cool Treat Hotspots around Winchester

      Okay, let me begin by saying this area has a serious addiction to ice cream.  And let me be clear that this isn’t a criticism in any way.  In fact, pair this with the affinity for great coffee (see our local coffee shops post), and you’re pretty mu … Read more

  • 2021 Apple Blossom Festival Itineraries

    Visit us for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, and check out these two itineraries to make a full weekend out of it! To see the full listing of events, visit www.thebloom.com/events. Family Weekend – Play Together, Stay Together Friday, April 30 … Read more