Shenandoah Valley Weekend: DC to the Blue Ridge
Mountain Views, Caverns, and Wineries — Under 2 Hours from DC
Route Overview
Stop-by-Stop Itinerary 5 stops
Washington, DC
Washington, DC · Departure
Front Royal & Skyline Drive
Front Royal, VA · Half day
Luray Caverns
Luray, VA · 2 hours
Staunton
Staunton, VA · Overnight
Charlottesville & Monticello
Charlottesville, VA · Half day
Best Time to Go
October for peak fall foliage, or May–June for wildflowers and mild temps.
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