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Place #1
Distance: 0.60mi , Attraction : City Gateway to Park
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501 S Royal Ave, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA
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Front Royal
We begin today on South Royal Avenue in Front Royal, Virginia, a historic town known as the "Canoe Capital of Virginia," which sits at the confluence of the Shenandoah River's North and South Forks, providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor recreation and serving as a key access point to the park via the Front Royal Entrance Station on Skyline Drive.

The town has a rich history connected to the establishment of the park in the 1930s during the Great Depression. When Shenandoah National Park was created, many local families were displaced as the federal government acquired land to establish the park, fostering a lasting connection between Front Royal and the park’s heritage.

Front Royal benefits economically from the park’s tourism, attracting visitors year-round for hiking, wildlife viewing, and leaf-peeping during the fall foliage season. The town offers a variety of accommodations, from cozy bed-and-breakfasts to larger hotels, catering to park visitors.

In addition to park access, Front Royal is known for its proximity to outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, and hiking along the Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest, complementing the park experience.
The town hosts annual events celebrating its connection to nature and history, such as the Virginia Wine and Craft Festival and the Front Royal Canoe Race, drawing both locals and visitors.

A good place to gas up and get snacks is the 7-Eleven approaching on the right. If you have everything you need, proceed to Stonewall Jackson Highway and the entrance to the park.

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  https://www.southernliving.com/front-royal-va-8706612
Place #2
Distance: 0.64mi , Attraction : Gateway
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Skyline Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA
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Park Entrance
We are coming up to the park entrance. There is a fee to enter Shenandoah National Park and drive along Skyline Drive.

The park charges an entrance fee that varies depending on the type of pass you purchase. Options include per-vehicle passes, per-person passes (for those entering on foot or bicycle), and annual passes for frequent visitors. Discounts are available for seniors, military members, and other eligible groups. For the most up-to-date information on fees and passes, visit the official National Park Service website.

But there is nothing holding us back now. Let's get rolling!

  https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Front Royal
Map Pin Place 2 Park Entrance
Map Pin Place 3 History of The Park
Map Pin Place 4 Valley Overlook
Map Pin Place 5 Shenandoah River
Map Pin Place 6 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
Map Pin Place 7 Signal Knob Overlook
Map Pin Place 8 Oh Shenandoah
Map Pin Place 9 Gooney Run Overlook
Map Pin Place 10 Buried Treasure
Map Pin Place 11 Compton Peak
Map Pin Place 12 Indian Run Overlook
Map Pin Place 13 Appalachian Trail
Map Pin Place 14 Jenkins Gap
Map Pin Place 15 Weather Patterns
Map Pin Place 16 Walnut Hill Estate
Map Pin Place 17 Story Time
Map Pin Place 18 Range View Overlook
Map Pin Place 19 Waterfalls
Map Pin Place 20 Moonshine
Map Pin Place 21 Little Devils Stairs
Map Pin Place 22 Hogback Overlook
Map Pin Place 23 Rattlesnake Overlook
Map Pin Place 24 Story Time
Map Pin Place 25 Elkwallow Wayside
Map Pin Place 26 Wildlife
Map Pin Place 27 Jeremys Run Overlook
Map Pin Place 28 Birds Nest and Thornton Hollow Overlook
Map Pin Place 29 Beahms Gap
Map Pin Place 30 Pass Mountain
Map Pin Place 31 Winter
Map Pin Place 32 Story Time
Map Pin Place 33 End (Thornton Gap Entrance)



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