Welcome to the Inn at Narrow Passage, an historic bed and breakfast situated on five rolling acres on the Shenandoah River.

The Inn's sturdy log walls made it a safe haven against Indian attacks at the "narrow passage".

True colonial inns were built along the major trails and toll roads of Early America. So it is with the Inn at Narrow Passage. With its oldest section built around 1740, this restored getaway has been welcoming travelers along the Great Wagon Road (now U.S. Route 11) for almost 250 years.

The Inn's common areas and twelve guest rooms, furnished with Early American reproductions and antiques, make guests feel right at home. The oldest guest rooms feature pine floors, stenciling, and the quaint atmosphere of colonial times. Rooms added in later renovations are decorated in the same authentic style, but open to porches with views of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mountains to the east. The Inn is fully air conditioned, and each room has a queen-sized bed and a private bath. Most rooms also have fireplaces.

You can warm yourself up by the massive limestone fireplace in Narrow Passage's main living room, located in the oldest part of the Inn. Sit down with a cup of tea, visit with fellow guests, or unwind with a good book; the Inn's relaxing atmosphere will make you feel at home. A conference room is available for meetings, making the Inn an ideal setting for executive conferences.

Mornings at the Inn begin with a hearty fireside breakfast served in the wood-beamed dining room. After a full meal you will be ready for a full day of activities, and the area is brimming with possibilities.

Many guests come to Narrow Passage to experience the outdoors. View the surrounding countryside by foot on hiking trails in the National Forest or on horseback. Enjoy the Shenandoah River with an afternoon of tubing, canoeing, or some of the best fishing in the east. Nationally known fly-fishing expert Harry Murray owns and operates a fly shop in Edinburg and offers guide service and fishing schools.

With so much to do in such an historic, beautiful atmosphere, it's no secret why guests return to visit The Inn at Narrow Passage year after year.

Summer months bring the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, hosting weekly music ranging from blue grass to Bach in the village of Orkney Springs. Daily excursions may also include antiquing in the towns of Woodstock and Edinburg or touring one of the magnificent caverns in the area. The fertile landscapes of the valley provide perfect conditions for wine making, and the Shenandoah Vineyards are just a five-minute drive away -- a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

Because the Valley played such an important part in the Civil War, the legacy lives on at the Cedar Creek and New Market battlefields. In the fall, over 3,000 participants come together on the grounds of Belle Grove Plantation to recreate the Battle of Cedar Creek, a must for any Civil War or history buff.