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GETTYSBURG, PARelive the history, experience the passion. Discover the newGettysburg museums, tours, Pres. Eisenhower’s home, wineries,farm markets, shopping and more. Visit www.gettysburg.travel orcall 800-337-5015 for a free travel guide.HARPERS FERRY, WVHISTORY - John Brown, Washington Heritage Trail, Civil War,Lewis & Clark. EXCITEMENT - white water rafting, car & horseracing, slots. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - hiking, biking, fishing,tubing. There’s even more! Contact us now. www.hello-wv.com.E-mail: visitors@hello-wv.com. Call 1-866-HELLO-WV.WINCHESTER/FREDERICK CO., VA18 miles north of the Skyline Drive via US 522, I-81 Exits 310,313, 315, 317. Historic district, quaint towns, museums, professionaltheatre, cinema, golf, and fine restaurants. For moreinfo: Winchester-Frederick County Convention and VisitorsBureau 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road Winchester, VA 22601www.visitwinchesterva.com (877) 871-1326.MOUNTAIN MEMOSVIRGINIA’S SHENANDOAH VALLEYDo you know which way is “up” in theShenandoah Valley of Virginia?For most residents of the United States, when looking at amap of our region, north is “up” and south is “down.” Butfor native residents throughout western Virginia, however,this explanation isn’t always true, especially when speaking of“The Great Valley.” Elevation plays a greater role in defining“up and down” in the Valley of Virginia. Since the northernend of the valley is generally lower in elevation than thesouthern end, going south is often referred to as “up theValley.” Likewise, heading north is called going “down theValley.” This all makes perfect sense to those whose liveshave intertwined with this region for generations.Ask some old-time Valley residents,and they will let you know which way is up!DID YOUKNOWDid you know that the BlueRidge Parkway is the mostvisited unit of America’sNational Park System?Dinosaur Land - 3848 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, White Post, VA22663. Intersection 522, 340, & 277. 8 miles south of Winchester,VA. Over 50 Dinosaurs, gift shop. www.dinosaurland.com.(540) 869-2222.Harpers ferry, WVDiscoverit All!“Discover It All” in West Virginia’sEastern Gateway.Only a few hours north of the Parkway, you canpursue your passion here - be it history, outdooractivities, the arts, or racing and gaming.A super abundance of history from George Washingtonphoto by Marsha Wassel/HP NPSand his family to John Brown’s Raid and the Civil War with everything inbetween exists here. You will be fascinated with events and sites, like the Harpers Ferry NationalHistorical Park. Even our racing and gaming were historical past times of our local gentlemen.Follow their footsteps today at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.The scenic beauty of the area can be viewed as you white water raft, tube, canoe, kayak, fish,bike or hike. With historic Rivers like the Potomac and Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Mountains,the outdoor enthusiast has plenty to enjoy.Jefferson County If the arts appeal to your nature, take in a play or take pleasure in a music or craft festival. VisitConvention & our quaint shops, antiques vendors, flea markets, and farm markets or enjoy our towns’ walkingVisitor’s Bureau tours. There’s always something happening. Come and Discover It All!37 Washington CourtHarpers Ferry, WV 25425866-hello-wv • www.wveasterngateway.com18