A guide to Basye, VA
Food scene
Has great American-style food and is located in the heart of Basye. Outdoor seating right on the slopes, great for the warm or cool months. Family-friendly, but also has a large bar and will host bands, DJs, and events! It is right off of the slopes and is the perfect place to warm up and grab a quick bite to eat! Take out option available. https://bryceresort.com/copper-kettle-restaurant/
33 locals recommend
Copper Kettle
1982 Fairway DrHas great American-style food and is located in the heart of Basye. Outdoor seating right on the slopes, great for the warm or cool months. Family-friendly, but also has a large bar and will host bands, DJs, and events! It is right off of the slopes and is the perfect place to warm up and grab a quick bite to eat! Take out option available. https://bryceresort.com/copper-kettle-restaurant/
A friendly, local restaurant only a short drive from the Cabin. The pizza and french fries are our family's favorite! There is outdoor seating for the warm months, and it is also directly next to Smiley's Custard, making it a great location for dinner and dessert. Take out option available. https://basye-brew-hollow.business.site
13 locals recommend
Basye Brew Hollow
1618 Orkney GrdeA friendly, local restaurant only a short drive from the Cabin. The pizza and french fries are our family's favorite! There is outdoor seating for the warm months, and it is also directly next to Smiley's Custard, making it a great location for dinner and dessert. Take out option available. https://basye-brew-hollow.business.site
Some of the best ice cream in the area. Smiley's Kustard is a must-visit place for our family, especially after a long day of swimming or mountain biking!
10 locals recommend
Smiley's Kustard
1618 Orkney GradeSome of the best ice cream in the area. Smiley's Kustard is a must-visit place for our family, especially after a long day of swimming or mountain biking!
Although there are no coffeeshops in Basye, the Curtain Call Coffeehouse is a small, movie theatre themed in Mt. Jackson, VA. There is great coffee and they serve breakfast and lunch!
Curtain Call Coffeehouse Cafe
5966 Main StAlthough there are no coffeeshops in Basye, the Curtain Call Coffeehouse is a small, movie theatre themed in Mt. Jackson, VA. There is great coffee and they serve breakfast and lunch!
Food Lion in Mt. Jackson is the closest grocery store to Basye other than the small, country store, so we suggest grabbing larger amounts of groceries here if needed! If you are traveling from the north, Woodstock, VA also has a Walmart and Food Lion available for getting groceries and is about 25 minutes away from Basye.
66 locals recommend
Food Lion
5300 Main StFood Lion in Mt. Jackson is the closest grocery store to Basye other than the small, country store, so we suggest grabbing larger amounts of groceries here if needed! If you are traveling from the north, Woodstock, VA also has a Walmart and Food Lion available for getting groceries and is about 25 minutes away from Basye.
The community store in Basye is the only place to purchase any sort of groceries, and is also the only gas station! It is only open from 5am-8pm.
24 locals recommend
Community Store
1502 Orkney GrdeThe community store in Basye is the only place to purchase any sort of groceries, and is also the only gas station! It is only open from 5am-8pm.
Cave Ridge vineyard has beautiful views and of course, great wine. There are delicious snacks and is a great place to go and visit any time of the year. https://www.caveridge.com
69 locals recommend
Cave Ridge Vineyard
1476 Conicville RdCave Ridge vineyard has beautiful views and of course, great wine. There are delicious snacks and is a great place to go and visit any time of the year. https://www.caveridge.com
Wolf Gap Vineyard is a beautiful winery located in Edinburg, VA that overlooks the Great North mountains and Wolf Gap. Available for private tours and tastings. http://www.wolfgapvineyard.com
36 locals recommend
Wolf Gap Vineyard
123 Stout RdWolf Gap Vineyard is a beautiful winery located in Edinburg, VA that overlooks the Great North mountains and Wolf Gap. Available for private tours and tastings. http://www.wolfgapvineyard.com
Winery at Kindred Pointe is known for its wine and cider!
The fire pits and pavilion make it a great place to enjoy the views any time of year. https://www.kindredpointe.com
28 locals recommend
Kindred Pointe Winery
3575 Conicville RdWinery at Kindred Pointe is known for its wine and cider!
The fire pits and pavilion make it a great place to enjoy the views any time of year. https://www.kindredpointe.com
Shenandoah Vineyards is the second oldest active winery in Virginia, and the oldest winery in the Shenandoah Valley, with gorgeous views of the mountains and based out of a Civil War-era barn! https://www.shenandoahvineyardsva.com
46 locals recommend
Shenandoah Vineyards
3659 S Ox RdShenandoah Vineyards is the second oldest active winery in Virginia, and the oldest winery in the Shenandoah Valley, with gorgeous views of the mountains and based out of a Civil War-era barn! https://www.shenandoahvineyardsva.com
Muse Vineyards is an award-winning, family vineyard in the heart of the Shenandoah valley. Located right off of the Shenandoah River, the views are amazing and the wine, even better. https://musevineyards.com
75 locals recommend
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity LnMuse Vineyards is an award-winning, family vineyard in the heart of the Shenandoah valley. Located right off of the Shenandoah River, the views are amazing and the wine, even better. https://musevineyards.com
Neighborhoods
Orkney Springs is a small, historic town just outside of Basye, and is home to Shrine Mont, a conference retreat center. Orkney hosts great outdoor concerts in the summer with beautiful views of the mountains and is such a fun place to explore in good weather!
11 locals recommend
Orkney Springs
Orkney Springs is a small, historic town just outside of Basye, and is home to Shrine Mont, a conference retreat center. Orkney hosts great outdoor concerts in the summer with beautiful views of the mountains and is such a fun place to explore in good weather!
Activities
Lake Laura is one of our family's favorite places in the summer. The floating docks, rentable boats, and sandy kids area make it so much fun for everyone of all ages. There are plenty of lounge chairs and picnic tables for everyone and a snack shack for ice cream!
66 locals recommend
Lake Laura
Lake Laura is one of our family's favorite places in the summer. The floating docks, rentable boats, and sandy kids area make it so much fun for everyone of all ages. There are plenty of lounge chairs and picnic tables for everyone and a snack shack for ice cream!
Route 11 Chips are a staple with any sandwich up and down Interstate 81, and you can take a tour of the factory! It is such a fun memory to see how the chips are made. https://www.rt11.com/viewing
31 locals recommend
Route 11 Potato Chips
7815 Main StRoute 11 Chips are a staple with any sandwich up and down Interstate 81, and you can take a tour of the factory! It is such a fun memory to see how the chips are made. https://www.rt11.com/viewing
This corn maze is only available in the fall, but is a great place to bring kids to run around and burn some energy! Bridgemont farm is in Mt. Jackson and has beautiful views of the mountains. Phone number: (540) 477-4200
Maize Quest Corn Mazes
This corn maze is only available in the fall, but is a great place to bring kids to run around and burn some energy! Bridgemont farm is in Mt. Jackson and has beautiful views of the mountains. Phone number: (540) 477-4200
Shenandoah Caverns are a short drive away and so much fun to check out any time of year. The tours are so informational and so beautiful, definitely a must-visit while in the valley. https://shenandoahcaverns.com
96 locals recommend
Shenandoah Caverns
261 Caverns RdShenandoah Caverns are a short drive away and so much fun to check out any time of year. The tours are so informational and so beautiful, definitely a must-visit while in the valley. https://shenandoahcaverns.com
Bryce Resort is a fun, family-oriented resort with plenty to do for people of all ages throughout the year. WIth Mt. Biking, Ziplining, and Golf in the summer, and Skiing/Snowboarding, Tubing, and Ice Skating in the winter, there is always something to do. Check out the Bryce Resort website for more information: https://bryceresort.com
122 locals recommend
Bryce Resort
1982 Fairway DrBryce Resort is a fun, family-oriented resort with plenty to do for people of all ages throughout the year. WIth Mt. Biking, Ziplining, and Golf in the summer, and Skiing/Snowboarding, Tubing, and Ice Skating in the winter, there is always something to do. Check out the Bryce Resort website for more information: https://bryceresort.com
Seven Bends state park is named after the Shenandoah River that flows right through it! There are many hikes for when the weather is nice and is also a fun place to go swimming and fishing in the summer. For more information check out their website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/seven-bends
30 locals recommend
Seven Bends State Park
2111 S Hollingsworth RdSeven Bends state park is named after the Shenandoah River that flows right through it! There are many hikes for when the weather is nice and is also a fun place to go swimming and fishing in the summer. For more information check out their website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/seven-bends
Shenandoah Wine Tours is a great way to visit Wolf Gap vineyard, Winery at Kindred Pointe, Cave Ridge Vineyard, and Muse Vineyard in one day. With a driver, catered snacks, and the views of local back roads, it's an offer that is hard to pass up! https://shenandoahwinetours.com
14 locals recommend
Shenandoah Wine Tours, Inc.
758 Lantz RoadShenandoah Wine Tours is a great way to visit Wolf Gap vineyard, Winery at Kindred Pointe, Cave Ridge Vineyard, and Muse Vineyard in one day. With a driver, catered snacks, and the views of local back roads, it's an offer that is hard to pass up! https://shenandoahwinetours.com
Lost River State Park provides cabin lodging and an abundance of outdoor recreation. There is biking, swimming, hiking, camping, and geocaching. Located in the mountains of Hardy County in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle! https://wvstateparks.com/park/lost-river-state-park/
47 locals recommend
Lost River State Park
321 Park DrLost River State Park provides cabin lodging and an abundance of outdoor recreation. There is biking, swimming, hiking, camping, and geocaching. Located in the mountains of Hardy County in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle! https://wvstateparks.com/park/lost-river-state-park/
Trout pond is the state of West Virginia's only natural lake. With a sandy beach, a designated swimming area, and many picnic tables, Trout pond is a great place for everyone in the warmer months. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=73999
21 locals recommend
Trout Pond
Trout pond is the state of West Virginia's only natural lake. With a sandy beach, a designated swimming area, and many picnic tables, Trout pond is a great place for everyone in the warmer months. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=73999
City advice
Ways to save
Hit the grocery store before checking in!
With the lack of grocery stores and dining options close by in Basye, we suggest going and picking up groceries in Mt. Jackson or elsewhere before checking in to avoid having to drive back and forth during your stay. Also, bring snacks to bring along with you to avoid eating out every meal as a way to save some cash!
Book before you go
COVID RESTRICTIONS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to check the website or call ahead when going to a restaurant or activity because you may need to make a reservation. Places that you did not need a reservation before may need one so please check before you go!
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Hiking
Our favorite way to find hiking trails in the area is to use the AllTrails app! It uses your location to show you all of the hikes near you. Note: for the free version you must have internet access
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Biking
A good way to find where to Bike in Basye is to use the TrailLink app! WIth photos and reviews, you can choose a trail with a full description.