31 days in Highlands & Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Highlands: Cherokee (Museum of the Cherokee Indian & Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee), River Rafting & Tubing (in Bryson City) and 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm (in Rabun Gap). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Dry Falls, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brasstown Bald, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cades Cove, and take in the dramatic natural features at Sliding Rock.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Highlands route planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Highlands. In August, daily temperatures in Highlands can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Shenandoah National Park.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Appalachian Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Shenandoah National Park: Sperryville (Cooter's in the Country & Copper Fox Distillery), Balthis House (in Front Royal) and Luray (Hawksbill Brewing Co, Luray Caverns, &more). There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Skyline Drive, take in the dramatic scenery at Dark Hollow Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Virginia Safari Park, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hawksbill Mountain.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Shenandoah National Park attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Highlands to Shenandoah National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. September in Shenandoah National Park sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can fly back home.