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Before you go
Your trip to Front Royal.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Front Royal – Virginia Destination Shenandoah and Harpers Ferry
How to get there
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 80 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 110 km from Washington via I-66, and about 80 km from IAD airport. There is no regular train or bus service to the town.
How many days
Half a day for the caverns and the visitor center; a full day to include a section of the Skyline Drive or a canoe trip on the river.
When to go
April to October, for the river and the trails; mid-October for fall colors. The caverns are open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The park entrance, the caverns and the canoe outfitters are outside the town center, and there is no public transport.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Front Royal
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Morning
Skyline Caverns
Visit the Skyline Caverns and their flower-shaped formations.
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Afternoon
Park’s northern entrance
Enter the Skyline Drive, stop at the Dickey Ridge visitor center and continue to the park’s first overlooks.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Front Royal?
Enter the Skyline Drive from the north, visit the Dickey Ridge visitor center, see the Skyline Caverns and float the Shenandoah River by canoe or tube.
Is Front Royal close to Washington?
Yes, about 110 km, or an hour and a half by car without traffic, via I-66.
Can you float the Shenandoah River by canoe in Front Royal?
Yes. Local outfitters rent canoes, kayaks and tubes from spring to fall, with shuttle service.
What time zone is Front Royal in?
Front Royal follows Eastern Time: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.