Embark on a scenic drive through Virginia’s wilderness with the Shenandoah Audio Tour. Discover the history, beauty, and surprises of this remote landscape. Book now!
Embark on a scenic drive through Virginia’s wilderness with the Shenandoah Audio Tour. Discover the history, beauty, and surprises of this remote landscape. Book now!
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Shenandoah National Park - Renowned for Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park offers endless mountain vistas. It’s an ideal blend of scenic viewpoints, waterfall trails, and the beauty of the Blue Ridge.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like. - Fox Hollow Trailhead - Fox Hollow Trail…
- Shenandoah National Park - Renowned for Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park offers endless mountain vistas. It’s an ideal blend of scenic viewpoints, waterfall trails, and the beauty of the Blue Ridge.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
- Fox Hollow Trailhead - Fox Hollow Trail is a favorite in Shenandoah for good reason. This short, mile-long hike winds through lush greenery and offers a glimpse into history as it passes the Fox family cemetery, dating back to the early 1800s.
- Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - At Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, visitors can find maps, snacks, and park information. It is also the starting point for the Fox Hollow Trailhead.
- Signal Knob Overlook - Signal Knob Overlook provides not only breathtaking views but also a rich historical background. This location was strategically significant for both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War.
- Hogwallow Flats Overlook - Hogwallow Flats Overlook offers views across Rappahannock County and Flint Hill, showcasing some of the region’s oldest mountains, older than the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn about the Six Nations who once inhabited this area.
- Range View Overlook - Range View Overlook faces the heart of Shenandoah National Park. From here, you can see from Keyser Mountain to Stony Man Mountain. Discover the origins of the Appalachian Trail, the nation’s most famous thru-hike.
- Appalachian Trail - Hogback Overlook, the park’s longest, offers a panoramic view of the valley and mountains. It’s perfect for photos! Learn about the Iroquois, their sports, wars, and more.
- Stony Man Mountain Overlook - Stony Man Overlook is ideal for casual or inexperienced hikers. This easy, one-mile trail is family-friendly and offers stunning views. Keep your camera ready!
- Limberlost Trail - Limberlost Trail is another easy trek through beautiful wilderness. This 1.2-mile loop on a boardwalk has minimal elevation change, making it accessible. Educational plaques provide learning opportunities along the way.
- Crescent Rock Overlook - At 3,550 feet, Crescent Rock Overlook offers some of the best views of Shenandoah’s highest peak. Facing west, it’s a fantastic spot for sunsets and was once a site for religious revival services.
- Cedar Run Trail - Cedar Run Trail is dog-friendly for those with pets. It’s 5.8 miles with a challenging 2,700-foot elevation gain, suitable for experienced hikers.
- Franklin Cliffs Overlook - Franklin Cliffs Overlook offers views of Stanley and its history. Dating back to the 1700s, this town has a rich past that remains part of its community.
- Camp Rapidan - Rapidan Camp, also known as Camp Hoover, was built by President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover as a rustic retreat during his administration from 1929 to 1933.
- The Point Overlook - The Point Overlook provides excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Learn about Elkton, once home to the first permanent European settler in Shenandoah Valley.
- Bearfence Mountain - Bearfence Mountain Trail is a steep, gravelly 1-mile hike for ambitious hikers. The views at the top are worth the challenging climb.
- The Oaks Overlook - The Oaks Overlook highlights the contrast between Shenandoah National Park’s wilderness and the cultivated land beyond. It’s a great spot to view Massanutten Mountain and learn about anthropologist Miriam M. Sizer’s studies of the region’s people nearly 100 years ago.
The man-made landscape of the Shenandoah Valley contrasts sharply with the wilderness of Shenandoah National Park.
- South River Falls Trail - South River Falls Trail is perfect for birdwatchers. This moderate 4.6-mile hike leads to a stunning 83-foot waterfall. Dogs are welcome too.
- Swift Run Overlook - At Swift Run Overlook, spot some of Shenandoah’s coolest birds while enjoying great views.
- Bacon Hollow Overlook - Bacon Hollow Overlook offers views of Flattop Mountain and Brokenback Mountain. Dive into the valley’s Civil War history.
- Loft Mountain Overlook - Loft Mountain Overlook looks southeast at the Blue Ridge Mountains merging with Virginia’s Piedmont region. The lush greenery is captivating.
- Rockytop Overlook - Rockytop Overlook offers sweeping vistas and a view of the Big Run watershed wilderness.
- Jones Run Falls Trailhead - Jones Run Falls Trail is a beautiful hike with a waterfall and hidden swimming holes. Keep an eye out while on the trail!
- Blackrock Summit Trail - Blackrock Summit Trail is a short hike to a lovely viewpoint on a rocky slope. It follows part of the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.
- Moormans River Overlook - Moormans River Overlook faces east-southeast, offering views of Pasture Fence Mountain, Sawlog Ridge, Bucks Elbow Mountains, and the Charlottesville Reservoir. The Moormans River is known for overflowing its banks.
- Crimora Lake Overlook - At nearly 3,000 feet, Crimora Lake Overlook offers views of Wildcat Ridge and Crimora Lake. The lake was a major industrial site in the 1800s, with remnants of manganese mining still visible.
- Turk Mountain Overlook - Turk Mountain Overlook points to Turk Mountain’s quartzite peak, named after a mysterious family with little known history.
- Calf Mountain Overlook - Calf Mountain Overlook is famous for sunset views. As one of the last stops, it’s perfect for watching the sun set over the mountains.
- Shenandoah National Park - The southbound tour of Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive starts at the park’s north entrance near Fort Royal. Enjoy scenic drives, breathtaking vistas, and learn about the area’s complex history.
- Rockfish Gap - Rockfish Gap is a key passage into the mountains with a surprising history. Learn about the “Paul Revere of the South” and Rockfish Gap’s role in his and Thomas Jefferson’s story. The tour concludes just beyond this gap at the southern end of Skyline Drive.
Note: The tour spans over 120 miles, includes more than 100 audio stories, and takes about 4–5 hours to complete.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Park Passes
- Park Passes
Purchase a single tour for each vehicle, not for each individual. Everyone can listen together!
Embark on a scenic drive through Virginia’s lush wilderness with this self-guided tour. Pause to capture stunning views from the overlooks along Skyline Drive. Explore sections of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Discover how this wild, secluded area is not…
Purchase a single tour for each vehicle, not for each individual. Everyone can listen together!
Embark on a scenic drive through Virginia’s lush wilderness with this self-guided tour. Pause to capture stunning views from the overlooks along Skyline Drive. Explore sections of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Discover how this wild, secluded area is not entirely as it appears. Additionally, delve into the history of Shenandoah’s earliest residents, from the Six Nations to the Iroquois Wars and beyond. This simple, picturesque drive is one you will remember for a long time!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
This is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Shenandoah National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.