Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park

Skyland Resort dining room building at sunset.
Historic Peak View Cabin at Skyland Resort was built in 1910.
Historic Peak View Cabin at Skyland Resort was built in 1910.

If you are looking for a room with a view, you are sure to find it at Skyland Resort, located within Shenandoah National Park in Luray, VA at mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive. A vacation here puts you at the highest point of elevation along Skyline Drive and miles away from the distractions of everyday life.

The resort features 178 rooms that range from cozy, rustic cabins to large suites with fireplaces to the traditional, motel-style rooms that boast patios or balconies. All, of course, offer spectacular views of the lush mountain forest or Shenandoah Valley. When you can tear your eyes away from the vistas, venture to the resort’s full-service restaurant, where you can devour regional, sustainable menu items. Save room for the signature dessert: mile high blackberry ice cream pie.

Opportunities to explore the great outdoors abound at Skyland Resort as well. Guided horseback rides depart daily from the Skyland stables. Shenandoah Mountain Guides lead hikes each week to breathtaking waterfalls, mountain summits or backcountry areas. And from mid-May through mid-September, adventurous guests can enjoy rock climbing/rapelling activities.

For more information or to make reservations for your next mountain getaway, call 800-999-4714 or click visitshenandoah.com.

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