3 days in Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

Shenandoah National Park showcases a particularly scenic section of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Exchange Hotel Civil War medical Museum, contemplate the long history of James Madison's Montpelier, and then get engrossed in the history at James Madison Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): stroll through Skyline Drive, then take in the dramatic scenery at Dark Hollow Falls, and then make a trip to Dean Cemetery.

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Expect a daytime high around 84°F in August, and nighttime lows around 65°F. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sun) before leaving for home.