Serving Hospitality, Elegance
& Charm Since 1797!

The Wayside Inn & Larrick's Tavern is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Middletown, Virginia. Since 1797, the Inn has offered visitors room accommodations, dining, and entertainment throughout its long history.


The Wayside Inn is the oldest continuously running Inn in the United States and America's pioneering Motor Inn.


The oldest part, the "Old Kitchen", was built as a waystation and stagecoach stop in 1740's along with the original well (viewable in the Tavern) that watered the small hamlet of Middletown.


With great pride as the keepers of this local heritage site, the Inn has retained much of its historic charm, each of the 22 guest rooms and event spaces decorated in 19th Century style. 


Whether you've joined us for fifty years or are planning your first visit, we look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones as our guests!


Tours of the Wayside Inn are offered Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM.

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22 guest rooms decorated in 19th century style, each with private en suite bathroom.
Guests are made historically comfortable.

Enjoy dining and libations at our tavern bar, the adjacent dining room

or in one of the two historic locations, the old kitchen or stagecoach alley.

Work with our in-house event planners to create your perfect event or wedding.

Wayside Inn

Rooms are available 7 days a week.


Front Desk
Monday - Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday  9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Check-In is 3:00 pm   

Check-Out is 11:00 am


Please call 540.869.1797 or

Click for reservation. 


Larrick's Tavern Dinner

Wednesday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Lunch

Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Brunch

Sundays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Welcome to Middletown, VA

Middletown started as a 17th Century Lord Fairfax grant as settlements sprang up along the Valley Pike.


We have history to offer; the Historic Belle Grove Plantation and Cedar Creek Battlefield and museum. On the more modern side, the town offers Fair Oaks Drive-In Movie Theater, restaurants and A&L Scoops and Swirls,

Explore the

Surrounding Towns

There are many wonderful towns within a half hour drive. All with their own personality, place in history, cute store fronts, including rustic antique shops and restaurants.


Old Town Winchester 15 miles to the north, Stephens City 5 miles to the northeast,  Strasburg 5 miles south,

Front Royal 13 miles to the southeast.

Local Activities

Hiking, Horseback Riding,

Golf, Fishing, and Sight Seeing.

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Adventure and fun await your family in the Shenandoah Valley & Blue Ridge Mountains.


Let the National Park Service Visitor Center, located on Main Street, just up the street, help you find the perfect hike and outdoor spots.

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