U.S. Destinations : Virginia : Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley stretches 200 miles across the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains. It's been nicknamed "The Big Valley" and immortalized in song, dance, film, and television.

The history and heritage of the region includes many sites devoted to the pioneers who traveled westward, settled, and farmed the fertile valley. When touring through, don’t miss Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Cyrus McCormick's Farm, Shenandoah Folk Art & Heritage Center, and Virginia's Explore Park.

The Shenandoah Valley features picture-postcard farms and inns along country roads and the popular Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway, probably the most beautiful parkway in the nation. One of the natural wonders of this world is the 100-million-year-old Natural Bridge. Be sure to visit the region's many caverns, which include Luray, with the only stalacpipe organ, and Shenandoah, with an elevator to take you underground.

If you're interested in the great outdoors, you'll love the hiking trails, paddle sports, and horseback riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two popular resorts are in the Shenandoah Valley—the Homestead and Massanutten, which both offer year-around activities. And don't forget the beautiful Shenandoah Valley National Park with its portion of the Appalachian Trail.



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