5 days in Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

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

You've now added Canyoning & Rappelling Tours to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Natural Bridge State Park and Skyline Drive. Change things up with these side-trips from Shenandoah National Park: Crabtree Falls (in Wintergreen), SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts (in Elkton) and Quantico National Cemetery (in Quantico). There's still lots to do: hike along Old Rag Mountain Hike, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bearfence Mountain, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of the Marine Corps, and identify plant and animal life at Elkwallow Picnic Area.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Shenandoah National Park tour planner.

In October in Shenandoah National Park, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.