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Shenandoah Valley

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Ranked #118 of 1,008 attractions in Virginia
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Valleys
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ontario
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131 reviews 131 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Take a drive down the Shenandoah Valley from The Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre to the Big Meadows Visitor Centre and you will see some of the most beautiful scenic vistas in Virginia. Drive the Skyline and see bears and deer if you start early enough. Pick a clear day and you will be blown away by the scenery. More

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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Rt 11 is the Old Valley Pike running from Winchester down past Christiansburg. You will see some beautiful scenery and travel the route used by the early settlers of the Shenandoah Valley as they conducted trade and lived their daily lives. You will travel through small picturesque towns with many small unique shops, antique stores and mainstream modern shops. A... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

A check with the long term weather forecast would be most appropriate. Beautiful scenaries, but our trip was spoilt by the rain, mist and fog. More

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NYC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

Stayed in Roanoke, VA back in September. Took a nice drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway which is consistently voted one of the most scenic drives in the country. The foliage was suboptimal, so maybe will visit in mid-Oct next time. Visited Shenandoah National Park which was gorgeous, would recommend you visit if you have the chance! Nothing like hiking... More

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Cynthiana, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
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This is such a beautiful area just filled with historical significance. From the Founding Fathers of our great Nation, to the battlefields of the Civil War, there is something to see and learn from. The rolling hills of the valley are so beautiful in the fall with all the colors of fall foliage. The crisp weather goes great with horse... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
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Shenandoah National Park trip is a remember able trip for me. The Fall colors were very good. We stayed in a Cabin near Massanutten near the massanutten drive. The Cabins were very good & neat. We went to the Pond near the cabins and the fall colors were very good there. We then drove down through the Skymile drive towards... More

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011
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I have to admit right away that I LIVE here! We moved to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia about 20 years ago. But.....I'm going to review it as a "tourist destination". Do you like to hike? Got it! Do you like to canoe gentle rivers? Got it! Bird and wildlife watching? Got it! Quiet? Got it! Now for the surprising... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011

We have just vacationed in the Shenandough National Park. There were so many hikes we very spoiled for choice. There are hike for every ability. If you do not like hiking then the Skyline Drive is a 100 mile drive with the most fantastic views. More

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ottawa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011

We loved the views. Returning from Florida in the middle of April, decided to go off course and visit the valley. Best of all during the drive, was the lack of traffic/cars, at that time of year. We drove from Waynesboro to Front Royal approx 100miles = 3hrs of driving. But what a view. Stopped at BigMeadow Wayside restaurant for... More

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north carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2007
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Just a few observations The Lee Chapel museum is closed indefnetly Construction on the VMI campus obscures the Marshal Museum Beware of staying too long at the wonderful Museum of the Shenandoah 10-5 is not long enough to see the other sites Any type of picture taking is allowed in the VMI museum Highly suggest staying at Americas Best Value... More

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