Shenandoah Valley

Home to Virginia’s most beautiful parks, forests and wilderness areas, as well as classic countryside towns and thriving cities filled with superb music, arts, festivals, shopping and dining, a visit to Shenandoah Valley is a welcome break from cosmopolitan life. Hike a summit peak, explore an underground cavern, paddle a legendary waterway, ride a horse through a forest, taste food fresh from a farm or drive along a scenic byway – and make sure to refresh yourself with a trip to a local winery or craft brewery as you go.

Highlights of the region include the famed Skyline Drive leading into Shenandoah National Park, and all of the wonderful outdoor activities the park has to offer. Shenandoah has an abundance of natural beauty with beautiful chestnut and red oak forests, abundant wildlife and panoramic views. Home to over 200,000 acres of protected lands, it’s an incredible place for hiking, kayaking, listening to songbirds and camping under a star-filled night sky. Other worthwhile stops include seeing the astounding underground stalactites in the Luray Caverns and hiking along parts of the world-famous Appalachian Trail.