Stephens City, Virginia
Stephens City is a town of 2,393 people in Frederick County, Virginia, founded in 1758.
Why visit Stephens City
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 18 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include La Grange Family Farm, Fort Colvin and John Hite House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Stephens City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stephens City
Stephens City is an incorporated town in the southern part of Frederick County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 2,016 at the time of the 2020 census, and an estimated population of 2,096 in 2022. Founded by Peter Stephens in the 1730s, the colonial town was chartered and named for Lewis Stephens (Peter's only son) in October 1758. It was originally settled by German Protestants from Heidelberg.
From the Wikipedia article Stephens City, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Fort Colvin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Fort in Virginia
John Hite House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Bartonsville, Virginia, United States
Newtown-Stephensburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Stephens City, Virginia
Springdale Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Sunrise
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes18
Anthony's Pizza Home Of The Warrior
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
Anthony's Pizza Home Of The Warrior has been a beloved pizza destination in Stephens City, VA, since 1995. Our family-friendly...
161 Warrior Drive, Stephens City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Del Rio Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
356 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City
Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Su 12:30-23:00
Paladin Bar and Grill
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
181 Warrior Drive, Stephens City
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Roma Casual Italian & Greek Dining
Restaurant · Greek, Italian · 1.1 mi
120 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 09:00-00:00
Sal & Gino's
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Italian · 1.2 mi
341 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express Winchester South Stephens City
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
165 Town Run Lane, Stephens City
Quality Inn Stephens City-Winchester South
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
167 Town Run Lane, Stephens City
Churches and places of worship6
Opequon Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
4699 Valley Pike, Stephens City
Stephens City Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.3 mi
5522 Valley Pike, Stephens City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
810 Fairfax Street, Stephens City
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Valley Health Urgent Care Express
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
210 Elizabeth Drive, Stephens City
Map of Stephens City
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winchester (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Frederick County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winchester Regional Airport (WGO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Winchester 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Middletown 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Front Royal 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Shenandoah Farms 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Berryville 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Apple Mountain Lake 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Lake Holiday 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Maurertown 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Marshall 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Martinsburg 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- StephensCity Route11 277 Xing, Neutralhomer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Opequon Presbyterian Church - Stierch, Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
- Springdale-FrederickCountyVA-JohnHiteHouse, Joel Bradshaw, CC0
- FORT COLVIN, FREDERICK COUNTY, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springdale-FrederickCountyVA-mill, Joel Bradshaw, CC0
- 5300 block of Main Street, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunrise (Gore, Virginia) 1, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
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