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    Skyline Drive

    2,384 Reviews
    #4 of 29 things to do in Shenandoah National Park
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    Shenandoah National Park, VA
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    “We spent three days in August”

    This is a great experience most any time but spectacular in the fall when the leaves are turning... read more

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    Wickett52
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    Charles Town, West Virginia
    “Road Trip from Washington DC to Nashville”

    Collected hire car from Ronald Reagan Airport, VA. Have read about the SkyDrive and thought it... read more

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    Ngread
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    Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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    “speed limit”(169 reviews)
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    105-mile Scenic Drive Built In The 1930's Goes Through The Entire Length Of The Park.
    Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
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    Reviewed yesterday
    We spent three days in August

    This is a great experience most any time but spectacular in the fall when the leaves are turning colors. The entire drive is limited to 35 miles per hour and I highly recommend you don't try to exceed it. We saw two bears and one...More

    Thank Wickett52
    Reviewed yesterday
    Road Trip from Washington DC to Nashville

    Collected hire car from Ronald Reagan Airport, VA. Have read about the SkyDrive and thought it would be. good detour on way to Nashville. Downside is you get charged $30 for entering the National Park and although valid for a week of reentry we were...More

    Thank Ngread
    Reviewed yesterday
    Overgrown, not maintained

    After realizing you have to pay $35 to get in, I was surprised to find that all the over looks have not been maintained and are overgrown. Some are so bad, you can't see over the growth. Very disappointing trip. About 30 minutes in we...More

    Thank Karl B
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Beautiful!

    Really pretty Drive with lots of overlooks. Be advised, the speed limit is 25-35 mph and it is windy in a lot of sections, so if you can’t drive that speed and enjoy the views don’t take the route! Don’t be that jerk riding everyone’s...More

    Thank Greg S
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Very Scenic Drive

    Been here a long time ago. Did a lot of day hiking then, but not so able now. Needed a scenic drive with some short walks. Skyline drive fit the bill perfectly. The views are awsome. Short walks just as great as the long ones...More

    Thank DutchH37
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Outstanding views

    Breath taking views of the mountains and valleys.. There are plenty of overlooks to pull off and take pictures. The speed limit is 35 which is a good speed with all of the curves and animals. The visitors centers do not open early so check...More

    Thank Carl C
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    BEARS!!!!

    a beautiful drive though the park...... stopped at several rest areas for photos but the best was at the waterfall where we watched a mum bear and 2 cubs for around 20 mins play and search for food, just magical

    Thank ams2900
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Motorcycle Must Ride!

    This is a must ride for motorcylist. Will take about 3 hrs to do the route but with it. Speed limit is 35mph, we rode early in the morning 8am, temperature was perfect, road was smooth as glass. Trust me you will enjoy.

    Thank livetoride07
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Take Time to Drive, Even If You Don't Have Time To Do It All

    We drove through Skyline Drive and stopped at multiple viewing spots, going south. We began at Front Royal Visitor Center, great starting point, and stopped at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center as well. The rangers at Dickey Ridge were so very knowledgeable. The views are...More

    Thank RecreationV
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Must Drive

    One should must drive the whole 105 miles skyline drive. Stop at every overlook and enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the sunset at Baldface Overlook.

    Thank Tanvir H
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    12 August 2018|
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    Response from Robert S | Reviewed this property |
    The exact times vary each year by several weeks. There are fall color trackers on the web that you should keep tracking to get the optimum colors
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    jpcarrol
    29 July 2018|
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    Response from DCFLHCS114 | Reviewed this property |
    jpcarrol - if you take Rt. 211 West from Sperryville to Luray you will drive under where Skyline Drive crosses. If you drive from Luray to Harrisonburg you can either continue West on Rt. 211 until I-81 and head South. You... More
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