The park is the star, but the towns around it are what make a trip a real getaway. From the riverfront charm of Front Royal to the caverns and valley views of Luray, the artisan shops of Sperryville to the craft breweries of Nelson County — each community around Shenandoah has its own personality. Stay a little longer, eat somewhere local, and let the region surprise you. Click on the towns below to discover more!
Exploring The Towns of
Shenandoah National Park
Skyline Drive is the signature route through Shenandoah National Park, a 105-mile scenic road that follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Front Royal in the north to Rockfish Gap in the south, where it connects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Along the way, it serves as the scenic thread linking the gateway towns of the region, each offering its own places to stay, eat, explore, and return to after a day in the park. With overlooks, trailheads, wildlife sightings, and mountain views around nearly every bend, Skyline Drive is meant to be experienced slowly. The speed limit is 35 mph, and once you are there, you will understand why.
