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Voykit pocket guide · United States
New Market, Virginia
New Market
Spend a half‑day in New Market to see the Civil War battlefield and a B&B; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
New Market is a small Shenandoah Valley town centered on the New Market Battlefield and Virginia Museum of the Civil War. The historic walking tours run daily in summer, and a river‑front B&B offers easy access. One day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you enjoy the town’s quiet evening and breakfast.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- New Market
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited tours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–$110 excl. bed · Mid $130–$170 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | $2–$4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $8–$12 |
| Dinner (restaurant) | $15–$25 |
| Petrol (per gallon) | $3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi) north, car rental recommendedAbout 19 mi (30 km) north, car rental recommended
Typical fares
- I‑81 exit 264 to Jacob Swartz B&B (taxi)
- ≈ $15–$20, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most visitors arrive by car via I‑81 (exit 264). Town is walkable; historic tours start at 10:30 daily (Mar–Oct). Limited local bus service; taxis available.Most visitors arrive by car via I‑81 (exit 264). Town is walkable; historic tours start at 10:30 AM daily (Mar–Oct). Limited local bus service; taxis available.
See and do
Known for
- New Market Battlefield
- Virginia Museum of the Civil War
- Historic walking tours
- Jacob Swartz House B&B
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Jackson | US‑211 east, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 min driveUS‑211 east, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Hagerstown, MD | I‑81 north, about 75 km (47 mi), 1 h driveI‑81 north, about 47 mi (75 km), 1 h drive | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Jacob Swartz House Bed and Breakfast
- River‑bluff cottage, 2‑bedroom, $150 per double occupancy, breakfast included.
- Quality Inn
- Standard motel, check local rates.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does the tour cost? | Quanto custa o tour? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro? |
| I would like a double room, please | Quero um quarto duplo, por favor |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Tours are $10 adult, $7 child; check schedule for Sundays (closed).
- Winter weather can affect road conditions on I‑81.
New Market is a low‑crime small town; standard US safety precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Market, Virginia yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- New Market Battlefield
- Virginia Museum of the Civil War
- Historic walking tours
- Jacob Swartz House B&B
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Virginia Museum of the Civil War: www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/virginia-museum-of-the-civil-war/
- Jacob Swartz House B&B: www.jacobswartz.com/
- Wikivoyage: New Market (Virginia), revision 5062308 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5062308
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
New Market, VirginiaNew Market
Para este endereço, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulate in Richmond; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/new-market-virginia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.