Along the route one will find other leisure tourism pursuits such as golfing, swimming, snow tubing, cross county skiing and river activities. Along its path one will also find a dozen historic districts that boast the architecture of both the colonial and the post Civil War period, including the only remaining historic railroad roundhouse of its kind left in the world. The trail also boasts homes built by the brothers of George Washington as well as the home where James Madison and Dolly Todd were married. Fairs and Festivals are common in the region, as well as museums theaters, concerts, house and garden tours and heritage crafts are in abundance giving the visitor a multitude of leisure opportunities to choose from. The motorist will never be very far from either a gas station or a convenient place to stop for a snack, lunch or dinner.
All roads are capable of accommodating automobiles in all four seasons.
However, as with any road system caution and good judgement in inclement weather situations is called for. However, the trail can easily accommodate trips of shorter duration with numerous entry and exit points for the convenience of the visitor with limited time. The best season to drive the Trail is early Spring when the orchards are in bloom and the fall when the foliage is in full color and the beauty of the Trail rivals the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Fall is the busiest season for traveling the Trail.