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Shenandoah National Park

Drive the 105-mile Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge crest and stop at overlooks, waterfalls and trailheads.

Thornton Gap Entrance, US-211 at Skyline Drive · Luray, VA

About Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park follows the crest of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, with Skyline Drive running 105 miles along its length. You can pull off at overlooks or hike down to waterfalls such as 70-foot Dark Hollow Falls. The park holds more than 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and Hawksbill Mountain is its highest peak at 4,051 feet. Lodges at Skyland and Big Meadows offer overnight stays.

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The closest stops to Shenandoah National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
Mount Marshall Overlook
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Scenic overlook on Skyline Drive inside Shenandoah National Park, with a wide view toward Virginia's Piedmont.
7.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Gimlet Ridge Overlook
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A scenic overlook on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park that faces north over valleys.
8.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Attractions
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Luray Caverns
$25–$50
The largest cavern system in the eastern US, famous for towering formations and the Great Stalacpipe Organ.
8.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
Sports & Outdoors
Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park
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A Virginia state park along a river in Warren County, offering trails, river access, camping, cabins, and picnic shelters.
13 mi awayMore like this
Sports & Outdoors
Seven Bends State Park
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A day-use state park on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, offering river access, hiking trails, and views of the Seven Bends area.
16 mi awayMore like this
Sports & Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
Sky Meadows State Park
Under $25
Hike up through meadows to the Appalachian Trail on the Blue Ridge, tour a 19th-century farmhouse, or stay after dark to watch the stars.
29 mi awayMore like this