8 days in Shenandoah Valley & Abingdon Itinerary

Nestled in the heart of the valley formed by the Shenandoah River, Luray draws visitors with a vast underground cavern system adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and mirrored pools.

Explore hidden gems such as Luray Hawksbill Greenway and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Luray side-trips: Bryce Resort (in Basye) and Shenandoah National Park (Old Rag Mountain Hike & Mary's Rock Summit Trail). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Cooter's in Luray and get outside with Raptor Hill Falconry.

For other places to visit and other tourist information, read our Luray route planner.

Kingsport to Luray is an approximately 5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 50°F in December, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Staunton.

Staunton is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): examine the collection at Camera Heritage Museum, then have fun and explore at Explore More Discovery Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Stonewall Jackson House. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at P Buckley Moss Museum, and then walk around Gypsy Hill Park.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Staunton trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Luray to Staunton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In December, daytime highs in Staunton are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Abingdon.

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Roan Mountain State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park. Explore Abingdon's surroundings by going to Blowing Rock (Appalachian Ski Mtn. & Artists in Residence at Edgewood Cottage). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Abingdon Olive Oil Company, explore the world behind art at William King Museum of Art, make a trip to Tennessee Welcome Center- Bristol, and relax and rejuvenate at Salt of the Earth.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Abingdon online route planner.

Getting from Staunton to Abingdon by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Staunton in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 35°F in Abingdon. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.