Skyline Drive
A Day Beneath the Shenandoah Valley
| Departure: | Front Royal, Virginia |
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| Destination: | Luray Caverns, Virginia |
| Time to allow: | 1 day |
See rare anthodites, towering stone columns, and crystal clear pools underground at the Skyline and Luray Caverns along the Skyline Drive.
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Start: Front Royal
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Stop 1: Skyline Caverns
Directions from previous place: Start out going northeast on Luray Ave toward W. Main St, then make a right onto W. Main St. After .1 miles, turn right onto S Royal Ave and follow the road for 1.8 miles before ending at Skyline Caverns.
Distance from Previous Site: 1.97 miles / 3.2 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 5 minutes Suggested Time at This Site: 1 hour 30 minutes Visit Skyline Caverns to walk around to get an up close view of rare, geologic formations formed deep in the earth. For up-to-date scheduling and pricing information, visit the Skyline Caverns website.
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Stop 2: Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
Directions from previous place: Start out by going northeast on US-340 toward Front Royal. Turn south onto Skyline Drive. The visitor center is four miles from the Shenandoah National Park Entrance.
Distance from Previous Site: 4.9 miles / 7.8 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 10 minutes Suggested Time at This Site: 30 minutes Stop at Dickey Ridge to gather information about the Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive.
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End: Luray Caverns
Directions from previous place: Start out by going south on Skyline Drive. Exit the park at the Thornton Gap Entrance toward Route 211 West. Follow Rt. 211 west for 10.3 miles. Turn right into the Luray Caverns parking lot.
Distance from Previous Site: 37.6 miles / 60.2 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 1 hour Explore cathedral sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high filled with towering stone columns and crystal clear pools at these popular caverns. For current entrance fees and other information, visit the Luray Caverns website.
