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Drive 111
Skyline Drive
Weaving through Shenandoah National Park, the Skyline Drive confirms its repu-
tation, mile after glorious mile, as one of the loveliest roads in America—and it's
just a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C.
Length:
105 miles
When to go:
Popular year-round, but best from mid-April through October
Lodging:
Available at Skyland and Big Meadows lodges and Lewis Mountain cabins
Nearby attractions:
Skyline Caverns, Front Royal; Luray Caverns, Luray
Words to the wise:
Since the drive is two lanes wide and the speed limit is 35 m.p.h.,
traffic may be slow in peak seasons. On trails, wear hiking shoes and avoid unprotected
ledges. The drive may be closed after snow or ice storms.
Further information:
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service
1.
Shenandoah Valley Overlook
Winding 105 miles along the crests of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Skyline Drive is truly
a feast for the eyes: More than 75 overlooks and 500 miles of nearby trails treat visitors to
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