Best 25 things to do in Fort Valley, VA

Follow shaded Shenandoah trails past a creek and waterfall

Follow forest trails past a creek and waterfall

Cross a creek and ride alongside a waterfall in the Shenandoah mountains

Hand-led horseback riding through Shenandoah woodland trails

Set the scene for your proposal with a waterfall rendezvous

Float 4.75 miles of the Shenandoah with a guide rowing and snacks on board

Paddle the Shenandoah River with 8-hour kayak, canoe, or paddleboard rentals

Paddle the Shenandoah River with a 2-hour kayak, canoe, or paddleboard rental

Gentle rapids and relaxed floats near Shenandoah National Park

Relaxing 3-mile float with easy Class I water—ideal for learning to paddle

Paddle the Shenandoah River for 4 hours with your choice of kayak, canoe, or paddleboard

Paddle the Shenandoah River with 1-hour kayak, canoe, or paddleboard rentals

Create an 11x14 canvas painting with step-by-step guidance

Walk through Civil War chambers marked by the soldiers who lived there

Play a Skytrak golf simulator session and track your stats

Build teamwork with a 2-hour axe throwing session—instruction included

Celebrate with 2 hours of guided axe throwing for ages 6+

Relax on a 5-mile Shenandoah River float with beginner-friendly Class I–II water

Float 9.5 miles by kayak or canoe on a 4–6 hour river trip

Float 15 miles by kayak or canoe with a 5–10 hour river run

Ride wooded trails from Skyland stables in Shenandoah

Scale Shenandoah's rugged cliffs with expert guides across all skill levels

Visit two wineries and a distillery with lunch and narrated transport included.

Slow, guided pony laps for smaller children at Skyland Stables