Great views here throughout the drive, though I think the most scenic portions are in the middle from Thornton Gap to Swift Run. If you're short on time, enter at Thornton Gap and drive to Big Meadows to hit some great scenery including Mary's Rock Tunnel, Old Rag, and the meadows at Big Meadows Visitor Center. Be careful driving around... More

The whole parkway has recently been repaved and all the overlooks rebuilt. A few are nearing completion and should be open in the next few weeks. The only downside is that only two campgrounds were open. The rest open on 24 May. We suspect the culprit is the sequester. Weather was good and the air was clear in spring making... More

Drove about 3/4's of the 105 miles of this twisting and turn roads within this national park. It is well maintained and looked after to make the ten dollar charge worth this admission charge.It is good for seven days. Went to several lookout points and even saw some deer.Stopped off at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre and talked to several... More

Its c 105 miles from North to south and whilst the scenery and views are stunning after about 40 miles it all got a bit samey and we decided to exit at Swift Run Gap rather than continue all the way to the Rockfish Gap southern entrance. The 1.5 mile trail to Stoney Mountain is well worth the effort and... More

The vistas on the Skyline Drive were exceptional. I was stunned by the flora and fauna of the area. We saw several deer, just standing by the road. I would love to go back again when we have more time.

Cannot recommend this enough! Not only did we see deer, we saw a wild turkey!! The scenery is gorgeous and the views of the Shenandoah valley are achingly beautiful. The road is twisty turny and I can imagine in summer it will be crowded with tourists. Go in spring after the breaks and before schools let out to avoid the... More

A wonderful motorcycle road. The views and vistas are amazing as you wind along the top of the ridge. This isn't a road for speed demons, the limit is 35mph and it's enforced. But if you want to take a nice scenic cruise, this is a nice ride. Don't for get to stop at the scenic overlooks, and walk or... More

We traveled in April, which meant that the trees in the upper elevations were still bare, which affected the views. It was quite windy and cool, but the sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. After viewing 8 or 10 scenic overlooks, they all seemed to look pretty much the same. Perhaps we'll return in the fall to... More

The skyline Drive is my all time favorite place to visit in Virginia. It has something for everyone. You can hike, sit and read a book, or just sit and enjoy the view. There are restaurants, stores, visitor centers and much more. You can't go wrong with a trip here unless you don't like the mountains!