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Stanley

Virginia, United States · North America

About Stanley

Stanley is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Luray, 9km from Luray Caverns.

Stanley is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 1,654, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Stanley sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stanley to your route.

About Stanley

Stanley is a town in Page County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stanley had a population of 1,703.

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Stanley offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Stanley located?

Stanley is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.5754 latitude, -78.5025 longitude.

What is the population of Stanley?

Stanley has a population of approximately 1,654 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,654
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.5754, -78.5025

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Stanley

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Luray Caverns

The largest and most popular caverns in the eastern US, featuring the Great Stalacpipe Organ and cathedral-sized chambers of formations.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Thorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)

One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)

The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Skyline Drive

A 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Shenandoah National Park

Blue Ridge Mountain beauty along the scenic Skyline Drive with cascading waterfalls and lush forests.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Skyline Caverns

A cave near Front Royal at the north end of Skyline Drive, known for anthodites: spiky white calcite crystals radiating in all directions, so rare they are guarded and shown only on the guided tour.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Stanley

  • Right hereThorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.
  • Right hereStony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.
  • 34 kmSkyline DriveA 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stanley.

Luray

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 4,828

Shenandoah

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 2,340

New Market

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 2,208

Elkton

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 2,809

Mount Jackson

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 2,042

Timberville

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 2,603

Broadway

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 3,807

Massanutten

🇺🇸 United States

28 km awayPop. 2,291

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