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The Swag

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The Swag
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“A mountaintop getaway of logs, fieldstone, shake roofs, and natural rock porches, this is a very unusual place—and we mean that as a compliment. The experience is very rustic, more like upscale camping. Dinner is served in a group setting, and you sleep on beds with delightful headboards made from…”
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 18

The Best East Coast National Parks, According to Someone Who's Visited Them All

From oceanside cliffs to fall foliage hot spots, here’s a top-down look at the best national parks east of the Mississippi.

Homey cabins with excellent dining and service.

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  • The SwagHotelHomey cabins with excellent dining and service.
  • Blackberry FarmHotelSecond-to-none dining and service.
  • Elsewhere
  • The Claremont HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesQuintessential Bar Harbor seaside experience with sunny decor.
  • Big Meadows LodgeHotelShenandoah National Park, United StatesHistoric, dog-friendly, in-park lodging on Skyline Drive.
  • Skyline DriveSightShenandoah National Park, United States105-mile scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Jordan Pond HouseRestaurantAcadia National Park, United StatesFamous popover pastries at an antique teahouse.
  • Asticou HotelHotelMount Desert Island, United StatesHistoric stay with forested, coastal views.
  • Flamingo areaNeighborhoodEverglades National Park, United StatesRent a kayak to explore marked canoe trails.
  • Port of the Islands ResortHotelEverglades National Park, United StatesFunky parkside lodging, chic and Floridian.
  • Flamingo LodgeHotelEverglades National Park, United StatesModern rooms with water views inside the park.
  • Boardwalk Loop TrailTrailCongaree National Park, United StatesAccessible 2.6-mile trail for glimpses of bald cypress knees.
  • Graduate by HiltonHotelColumbia, United StatesColorful, central, and pet-friendly stay in Columbia.
  • Hotel TrundleHotelColumbia, United StatesModern decor in historic brick building with local coffee.
  • Old Rag MountainTrailShenandoah National Park, United StatesFormidable hike for the best views of rolling Virginia farmlands.
  • Glen Gordon LodgeHotelHuntley, United StatesOld-world quarters in a pastoral setting near Huntley.
  • Home2Suites by HiltonHotelFlorida City, United StatesNo-frills location near Florida City.
  • Reefhouse ResortHotelFlorida Keys, United StatesElevated beach stay in the Keys.
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