The Charlotte 500, Lap 28: Driving the Shenandoah Valley

Interstate 77 north from Charlotte will bring you to Virginia and the southern Shenandoah Valley in less than two hours. It was dark when we drove the Shenandoah Valley, so I don't have any pictures, but I am including it on my list because of the history of the valley. Anyone interested in the Civil War will recognize nearly every town along the way - Staunton, Winchester, New Market, Luray, and Cedar Creek, site of Sheridan's famous ride. Charlottesville and Monticello, among many others, add even more romance to the drive up the Shenandoah. Aside from that, it's just a beautiful place.