9 days in Asheville & Shenandoah National Park Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of The North Carolina Arboretum, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink. Here are some ideas for day two: get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, then go deep underground at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, and finally whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Asheville trip maker website.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Asheville. In June in Asheville, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Shenandoah National Park.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Shenandoah National Park: Grand Caverns (in Grottoes), Massanutten Indoor WaterPark (in Massanutten) and Skyland Stables (in Luray). There's still lots to do: trek along Old Rag Mountain Hike, take in the dramatic scenery at Dark Hollow Falls, savor the flavors at Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation, and explore and take pictures at Skyline Drive.

For where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Shenandoah National Park trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Asheville to Shenandoah National Park by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In June, daily temperatures in Shenandoah National Park can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive back home.