Getting Around the Shenandoah Valley
As you’re navigating to, from, and through the Shenandoah Valley below is some helpful local knowledge on our roads, airport, and Amtrak station:
By Car
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I-81 – North-South through the entire length of the Shenandoah Valley, including Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Lexington.
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I-64 – West-East across the southern Shenandoah Valley, including Waynesboro, a popular route to access Charlottesville, which is situated across Afton Mountain.
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Route 11 – North-South through the entire length of the Shenandoah Valley, including Harrisonburg and Staunton. This road parallels 81 and is a popular alternative route when there is traffic on I-81.
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Route 250 – East-West through Augusta County, including Staunton and Waynesboro–a scenic alternative route that you can take on day-trips to Charlottesville or Richmond, VA.
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Route 340 – North-South spur route, parallel and east of 11. This popular road runs through the counties of Page (Luray), Rockingham (Elkton), and Augusta (Grottoes, Waynesboro).
Attention convertible owners, motorcycle riders, and road warriors seeking a road trip kind of a day? A curated list of Leisure Itineraries can be found here.
By Plane
Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD) offers daily round trip flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Contour Airlines, a partner of American Airlines, with fares starting at just $59 each way, and parking is complimentary. Grab a NEST magazine from the lobby while you wait for your flight and check out our Nest ad on the televisions.
By Train
Amtrak Station (Staunton, VA)
Scenic Train Excursions (leave from Amtrak station)
Check out these Spotify playlists to pass the time while on the road, rails, or runway:
Musicians From the Shenandoah Valley
These talented artists hail from the Shenandoah Valley, including the iconic country music group The Statler Brothers, and folk band Old Crow Medicine Show.
Musicians Who Have Performed in the Shenandoah Valley
Enjoy music from artists who have perched in the Shenandoah Valley for performances at the Rockingham County Fair, James Madison University, Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, and more!
Red Wing Roots IX Playlist
Hear tunes from the musicians who performed at one of our area’s most sought-after summertime music festivals, the Red Wing Roots Music Festival at Natural Chimney’s (Mount Solon, VA).