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 stops, 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 desired. - Fox Hollow Trailhead - Fox Hollow Trail is a…
- Shenandoah National Park - Renowned for Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park offers endless mountain vistas. It’s an ideal blend of scenic stops, 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 desired.
- 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, passing the Fox family cemetery from the early 1800s.
- Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - At Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, visitors can find maps, snacks, and park information. It’s 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, having served strategic purposes for both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War.
- Hogwallow Flats Overlook - Overlooking Rappahannock County and Flint Hill, Hogwallow Flats Overlook introduces visitors to some of the region’s oldest mountains, older than the Blue Ridge Mountains, and shares the history of the Six Nations who once lived here.
- Range View Overlook - Range View Overlook offers a direct view into the heart of Shenandoah National Park, stretching from Keyser Mountain to Stony Man Mountain. Here, learn about the Appalachian Trail’s origins and its status as the nation’s most famous thru-hike.
- Appalachian Trail - Hogback Overlook, the park’s longest, provides a panoramic view of the valley and mountains. It’s a perfect spot for photos and learning about the Iroquois, their sports, wars, and more.
- Stony Man Mountain Overlook - Stony Man Overlook offers an easy, one-mile trail perfect for families, with stunning views along the way. Keep your camera ready!
- Limberlost Trail - Limberlost Trail is a 1.2-mile loop through picturesque wilderness, accessible with no elevation change, featuring educational plaques for learning along the way.
- Crescent Rock Overlook - At 3,550 feet, Crescent Rock Overlook offers some of the best views of Shenandoah’s highest peak and is a fantastic spot for sunsets, once a site for religious revivals.
- Cedar Run Trail - Cedar Run Trail is a dog-friendly, 5.8-mile trail with a challenging 2,700-foot elevation gain, best for experienced hikers.
- Franklin Cliffs Overlook - Franklin Cliffs Overlook offers views of Stanley and its rich history dating back to the 1700s, still evident in the community today.
- Camp Rapidan - Rapidan Camp, also known as Camp Hoover, was built by President Herbert Hoover and his wife 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, and insights into Elkton, home to the first permanent European settler in the valley.
- Bearfence Mountain - Bearfence Mountain Trail is a steep, gravelly 1-mile hike for ambitious hikers, offering rewarding views at the top.
- The Oaks Overlook - The Oaks Overlook highlights the contrast between Shenandoah National Park’s wilderness and the cultivated lands beyond, with views of Massanutten Mountain and insights into anthropologist Miriam M. Sizer’s studies of the region.
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 a moderate, 4.6-mile hike ideal for birdwatchers, leading to an impressive 83-foot waterfall. Dogs are welcome too.
- Swift Run Overlook - Swift Run Overlook is perfect for birdwatching, offering great views and a chance to learn about Shenandoah’s avian residents.
- Bacon Hollow Overlook - Bacon Hollow Overlook features views of Flattop and Brokenback Mountains, with insights into the valley’s Civil War history.
- Loft Mountain Overlook - Loft Mountain Overlook offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains merging with Virginia’s Piedmont region, showcasing lush greenery.
- Rockytop Overlook - Rockytop Overlook provides 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 to discover.
- Blackrock Summit Trail - Blackrock Summit Trail is a short hike to a scenic viewpoint, part of the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.
- Moormans River Overlook - Moormans River Overlook offers views of Pasture Fence Mountain, Sawlog Ridge, Bucks Elbow Mountains, and the Charlottesville Reservoir, along with the Moormans River known for its frequent flooding.
- Crimora Lake Overlook - Crimora Lake Overlook, at nearly 3,000 feet, offers views of Wildcat Ridge and Crimora Lake, a former industrial site with remnants of manganese mining.
- Turk Mountain Overlook - Turk Mountain Overlook faces Turk Mountain’s quartzite peak, named after a mysterious family with little-known history.
- Calf Mountain Overlook - Calf Mountain Overlook is renowned for sunset views, making it a memorable final stop on your journey.
- Shenandoah National Park - Begin your southbound tour of Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive at the park’s north entrance near Fort Royal, enjoying scenic views and learning about the area’s history.
- Rockfish Gap - Conclude your tour at Rockfish Gap, a key mountain passage with a rich history, learning about the “Paul Revere of the South” and Thomas Jefferson’s connection. The tour ends 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 approximately 4–5 hours to complete.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as desired.

- 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 photos from the breathtaking overlooks along Skyline Drive. Explore sections of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Discover how this wild, remote…
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 photos from the breathtaking overlooks along Skyline Drive. Explore sections of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Discover how this wild, remote area is not entirely as it appears. Additionally, delve into the history of Shenandoah’s earliest inhabitants, from the Six Nations to the Iroquois Wars and beyond. This simple, picturesque drive is one you won’t soon forget!
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 designated starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you wish.
Please note, 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.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
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.