The 105-mile long Skyline Drive in Virginia is the only road through Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its scenic turnouts where a visitor can pull off the road and gaze over the colorful fall foliage, the lush green mountains and valleys in the summer and the early budding flowers and trees in the spring. Beginning in the mountain towns of Virginia, Skyline Drive meanders up and down the mountains, following the ridges and loops down into the valleys. Most of the miles of the Skyline Drive touch towns such as Front Royal, Virginia, all the way north to Waynesboro. Hotels along the way cater to the Skyline Drive visitors who are touring this vast region by car, bicycle, motorcycle and on foot.
The Quality Inn Skyline Drive is situated in historic Front Royal, Virginia, along Skyline Drive amid the mountains of Shenandoah National Park. Each room is a standard size and includes a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and cable TV with HBO. Nearby attractions include Luray Caverns, the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park. This Quality Inn is a pet-friendly hotel that includes amenities such as a complimentary hot breakfast, swimming pool, fitness room and business center.
Quality Inn Skyline Drive
10 Commerce Ave.
Front Royal, VA 22630
877-424-6423
qualityinn.com/hotel-front_royal-virginia
Natural Bridge Hotel and Conference center is located next to the Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark, and has 150 rooms in the Shenandoah area overlooking the mountain valley. In addition to the standard rooms, there are cottages across the street on the hills, which have several bedrooms to accommodate larger families or groups. Since this is an older building complex, there is more of a historic atmosphere throughout. The full-service dining room is open for breakfast and dinner, with reasonable prices for hearty meals.
Natural Bridge Hotel
15 Appledore Lane
Natural Bridge Virginia 24578
800-533-1410
naturalbridgeva.com
The Hampton Inn Front Royal is nestled right at the entrance to Skyline Drive in Front Royal, Virginia. Their 70 rooms include a refrigerator and microwave in every room. Take advantage of the fitness facility, business center and a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. This is the perfect place to begin your exploration of Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park in all its activities and seasons.
Hampton Inn Front Royal
9800 Winchester Rd
Front Royal Virginia 22630
540-635-1882
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Mountain Lake Conservancy and Hotel is situated on 2600 lush acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A short distance away from your tour of Skyline Drive, this historic vacation property is open seasonally, which means you must check the website and the weather to be certain of the dates they are open. Mountain Lake offers many different room sizes and variations from the standard single room to a four-bedroom "cottage." As a mountain retreat, this complex also offers 22-miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing (in season) and trail running. The lake, pool, hammocks, putting green and hot tub serve up endless choices on how you want to spend your leisure time in this Blue Ridge Mountain adventure hotel.
Mountain Lake Hotel
115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke Virginia 24136
800-346-3334
mountainlakehotel.com
