8 days in Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Shenandoah National Park: SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts (in Elkton), Grand Caverns (in Grottoes) and Massanutten Indoor WaterPark (in Massanutten). The adventure continues: hike along Old Rag Mountain Hike, stroll through Limberlost Trail, get a dose of the wild on Raptor Hill Falconry, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hawksbill Mountain.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Shenandoah National Park journey planning website.

Sterling Heights to Shenandoah National Park is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. When traveling from Sterling Heights in October, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Shenandoah National Park: temperatures range from 71°F by day to 49°F at night. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.