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Skyline Drive

Shenandoah National Park, VA
4.5 of 5 stars 136 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives, Bodies of Water
Activities: Driving, Biking
Traveller Description: Cost of entry onto Skyline Drive/Shenandoah National Park is $15.  The ticket is good for 7 days.  Visitors Centers offer ranger talks.  Northern... more »
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South Seaville
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It is well maintained. The overlooks are breathtaking no matter what the season. More

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Boynton Beach, FL
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What a fantastic place. Superb drive, very scenic & lots of surprises to be found. If you can, be there for sunrise &/or sunset -- just spectacular! Lotsa deer, rabbits, raccoons, birds & if you're as lucky as I was, maybe you'll even see a black bear. What a fine sighting. Make the visitor center a 1st stop as the... More

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Jackson, New Jersey
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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The Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park was spectacular. There are multiple places to stop along the drive and several pet friendly hikes along the way. Besides the scenic overlooks, we saw a black bear with 2 cubs right by the side of the road and multiple white tailed deer. More

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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

You won't make good time on this road and you shouldn't. Relax. More

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Claremont, New Hampshire
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The views were breathtaking. We saw a bear eating in the meadow. Later, while doing a nature hike with a ranger, we saw two baby Baird Owls. One FYI to those wanting to do the junior ranger program: unlike other parks we've been too, they charge $3 for the books. However, you can get them online and print them for... More

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Rhayader Wales
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Stunning scenery. This was our second visit and would love to see more if we venture across the ocean from Wales again! More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

Right from mile 0 we had a great day . We left Front Royal and hit the road around 9 am. All the brochures said 115 miles about 3 hrs but you would have to be crazy to go that fast you would miss the stunning vistas and all the wild life .After paying our 15 dollar entrance fee, We... More

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Apopka, Florida
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
2
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The vistas afforded by traveling this road are amazing. The Blue Ridge Parkway to the south is also beautiful but the panoramic views of the Shenandoah valley on Skyline Drive are striking. There are many places to eat and stop for a bathroom break. There is also gas available. More

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Bel Air, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

It was a beautiful scenic, serene and tranquil route. More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I could ooh and ahh for the whole drive. Don't speed - you'll miss seeing wildlife beside the road. Have driven many times and have seen at least one deer every time! More

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