Shenandoah National Park self-guided driving audio tour

Free cancellation

Place: Washington DC

Duration: from 4 hours to 5 hours

Language: English

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Do this because

Experience the untouched beauty of the Shenandoah Valley
Uncover the history of the Iroquois, their alliances, their wars, and more
Gear up to hike scenic slices of the world-famous Appalachian Trail
Find out how these mountains played a crucial role in the Civil War

What to expect

Start your Shenandoah tour at Front Royal, heading south on Skyline Drive for spectacular views of the Shenandoah Valley. First, hike the beginner-friendly Fox Hollow Trail with its rich history, then visit the Signal Knob Overlook for Civil War insights and stunning vistas. Discover Shenandoah’s ancient tribes and explore the famous Appalachian Trail.

Learn about the Iroquois Confederacy and European impacts while driving towards Stony Man Mountain, ideal for family hikes. Then, follow the educational Limberlost Trail.

Enjoy the sunset at Crescent Rock Overlook, and uncover the park’s creation story linked to the Great Depression at various scenic points. Dive into Elkton’s history at Point Overlook, tackle the challenging Bearfence Mountain Trail, and witness the 83-foot South River Falls. Continue to Blackrock Summit for a taste of the Appalachian Trail and end your journey at Calf Mountain Overlook, with a final scenic stop at Rockfish Gap.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket