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Visit Locke's Mill
A working piece of American milling history, and one of the most photographed spots in the county.
Clarke County, Virginia
It's Time to Explore.
Less than 90 minutes west of Washington, D.C., just over the Blue Ridge Mountains — marvel at our farming countryside, hike the Appalachian Trail, paddle our peaceful river, and wander six historic towns with stories to tell.
90 minutes from DC
An easy day trip or a weekend escape
6 historic towns
Each with its own personality
Miles of Shenandoah
Paddle, tube, fish, or float
What are you in the mood for?
Choose your adventure
Six ways to spend your time in Clarke County — pick the one that speaks to you, or try them all.
Outdoors
Hike, Paddle, Explore
From the Appalachian Trail to the Shenandoah, the outside is always open.
Farms & Markets
Meet the Makers
Goat farms, cideries, u-pick orchards and the honest-to-goodness farm life.
Shop & Stay
Small Town, Big Finds
Main-street boutiques, antiques, B&Bs and cozy country inns.
Eat & Drink
The Bottoms Up Trail
Craft cideries, distilleries and restaurants worth the 90-minute drive.
Arts & Culture
Stages, Studios & Stories
Galleries, live music, and America's 250th — history you can walk through.
Events
There's Always Something
Bourbon tastings, jazz nights, art shows, fairs — check what's on this weekend.
On the Calendar
See all events
Never a dull moment
A rolling calendar of bourbon tastings, jazz nights, art walks, fairs, and family festivals.
Towns & Villages
Six towns. Six personalities.
Every village in Clarke has its own flavor. Pick one to start — or string them all together for a full day's drive.
The County Seat
Berryville
Main-street charm, the Barns of Rose Hill, and a standout First Friday art walk.
The Arts Village
Boyce
Galleries, pottery studios, and live music spilling into a garden-town square.
Mill & River
Millwood
Home to the working Burwell-Morgan Mill and a riverside charm you'll remember.
Rolling Farmland
White Post
Goat farms, u-pick orchards, and pastures as far as you can see.
On the AT
Bluemont
Where the Appalachian Trail meets the Blue Ridge — hiking, cider and views for days.
Quiet Roads
Pine Grove
A slower pace, scenic back-roads, and Sunday-drive country the way it used to be.
The Insider List
Top 10 experiences
The things locals would send you to — curated by people who actually live here.
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Hike the AT at Bluemont
Tackle a classic section of the Appalachian Trail with a payoff view of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Meet the Goats
Silver Maple Goat Farm open days — yes, there is hugging. Yes, everyone's happy.
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Berryville First Friday
Galleries throw open their doors, shops stay late, and Main Street becomes a party.
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Tube the Shenandoah
Lazy summer floats on some of the most peaceful water within 100 miles of DC.
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The Boyce Arts Crawl
Pottery, painting, photography — a loop of working studios all within walking distance.
Stories from Clarke
Read before you roam
Insider itineraries, family-friendly guides, and local stories to help you plan a trip you'll remember.
Itinerary
A Perfect Saturday in Clarke County
From a bakery breakfast in Berryville to sunset on the Shenandoah — here's how to pack it all in.
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Family
5 Farm Stops Kids Actually Love
Baby goats, u-pick strawberries and tractor rides — a tested-with-kids guide to a farm-filled day.
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Eat & Drink
A Beginner's Guide to the Bottoms Up Trail
Cideries, distilleries, wineries — the beverage trail, made simple. Here's where to start.
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