Living in Front Royal, VA

There's no shortage of activities to keep residents busy in Front Royal, Virginia. Guided tours are offered year-round in Skyline Caverns, one of the few places you can view beautiful and unique anthodite crystals. Front Royal is known as the Canoe Capital of Virginia, and with the fork of the Shenandoah River just to the north, this is a fantastic place to rent canoes and kayaks or go rafting to explore the region by water.

Front Royal, VA, also enjoys a generous helping of attractions listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including several historic homes and sites that gained their notoriety during the Civil War, such as the Belle Boyd Cottage. The Warren Rifles Confederate Museum is another great stop for history buffs, and its visitors center offers brochures to help you take a driving tour of the Battle of Front Royal. Of course, Shenandoah National Park is just next door, whether you prefer to experience it by driving the scenic Skyline Drive, hiking through on foot, or riding in a hot air balloon. The region also features a number of scenic wineries. Most restaurants and shopping are concentrated along West Main Street.

The houses for sale in Front Royal, VA are typically single-family homes, however you can also find plenty of land for sale, and some available apartments and townhomes. In the historic downtown Front Royal neighborhood, homes are of diverse architectural design, including Colonial Revival, Victorian, and Queen Anne styles.

Front Royal is conveniently situated just a little more than an hour's drive from the nation's capital. Richmond and Baltimore are also quite accessible, with both located just over 100 miles away. The Royal Trolley provides regular bus service around town; however, it is typical for residents to maintain their own vehicles.