5 days in Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Natural Bridge State Park and Quantico National Cemetery. Escape the urban bustle at Old Rag Mountain Hike and Mary's Rock Summit Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Shenandoah National Park: National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle), SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts (in Elkton) and Crabtree Falls (in Wintergreen). And it doesn't end there: admire all the interesting features of Skyline Drive, look for all kinds of wild species at Elkwallow Picnic Area, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bearfence Mountain.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Shenandoah National Park route maker tool.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.