Exploring and checking out what Virginia has to offer!
We've been exploring and checking out different ways to get to the Orlean Market in the village of Orlean . Today we're going to start our road trip in Front Royal west of Orlean. We've outlined two route of travel: one is fairly fast; the other is more scenic. Take your pick! For the fast trip, pick up I-66 east outside of Front Royal. Enjoy the scenery as you travel to Exit 18 ( Markham ). If it is summer or spring time and fresh fruits and/or veggies are calling you, go left on Leeds Manor Road (Rt. 688) to Hartland Orchard (follow the sign). Hartland Orchard is owned by the Green family and provides a wonderful variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables either already picked or pick-your own. If you turn right onto Leeds Manor Road, Fall will provide peaches and apples at Stribling Orchard. Pumpkins are also available plus an assortment of baked goods for your pleasure. Lunch is also available during the fruit season. Mt. View, the home of the...