Amtrak – You can reach the Valley directly by train by traveling to the Amtrak station in Staunton, or indirectly by traveling to stations in short driving distance in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, the Washington, D.C. area, and in Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, West Virginia. Also see Amtrak Virginia.
If you are travelling by air, you can skip the rental car and schedule a private car service with Shenandoah Shores Management Group (SSMG). Our experienced drivers will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your destination. And they can safely drive you to any other locations in the area.
Interstate 81 is the main north-south route to and through the Shenandoah Valley.
From the Northeast take Interstate 76 or Interstate 78 west to Interstate 81 south.
From the Northwest take Interstate 76 east to Interstate 70. At Hagerstown, MD take Interstate 81 south into the Shenandoah Valley.
To reach the Valley from the east, the main highways are Interstate 66, which brings you directly from the Washington, D.C. area and connects with I-81 near Strasburg, VA.
Interstate 64, which brings you directly from Richmond and connects with I-81 near Staunton. From the west, I-64 is again the most direct route, coming from West Virginia and linking to I-81 near Lexington, VA.
Home » What's New » Exploring the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop
More than 30 destinations comprise the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Looping around the perimeter of Shenandoah National Park, the self-guided trek highlights excellent beer, wine, dining, and places to stay.
Driving the Loop
Stretching from Front Royal to Stanley, the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop can incorporate Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park or make a circle around it, hitting Luray on 340 and Little Washington on 522.
Let someone else do the driving when you book a Whisky Wine Excursion from Shenandoah National Park. Only available early May through mid-November, the Excursion includes stops at Copper Fox Distillery, Gadino Cellars, and Quieveremont. Tasting fees are not included in the rate ($55 per person).
Liquid Love
Three distilleries, seven wineries, and three breweries dot the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop. We do not suggest you drive the loop and imbibe the entire way. Oh, no, no. Rather, designate a driver and experience the loop over multiple days to sample all that’s available.
There are many lodging options along the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop. Choose from the resorts within Shenandoah National Park, the timber frame cabins of Shadow Mountain Escape, multiple B&Bs, or renowned Inn at Little Washington.