Shenandoah National Park
National park · Page County
Virginia, USA
Highlights
Scenic mountain park with 105-mile Skyline Drive, hiking, waterfalls
Scenic mountain park with 105-mile Skyline Drive, hiking, waterfalls
"Often overlooked in favor of larger western parks, this eastern refuge offers breathtaking scenery, a tranquil atmosphere, and views among some of the oldest mountains in the world." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Day-use tickets are necessary to hike Old Rag Mountain between March 1 and Nov. 30, so hikers need to obtain tickets ahead of time for that popular route." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A nearby national park accessible via a roughly 25-minute drive to Rockfish Gap, offering extensive outdoor recreation and scenic drives. Visitors often traverse the park’s 105-mile Skyline Drive to enjoy overlooks, trailheads and especially dramatic fall foliage views." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Nestled along the Blue Ridge Mountains, this park is celebrated for stunning vista views—especially at sunset—family-friendly camping, and spectacular fall foliage. Wildflower season runs from spring through October, and popular spots to enjoy blooms and waterfalls include South River Falls, the Rose River Falls loop, Big Meadows, and the park’s scenic 105-mile Skyline Drive." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Amtrak's Cardinal train offers views through the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Charlottesville is ideal for leaf-peeping, with nearby Shenandoah National Park."
