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Condé Nast TravelerOct 18, 2026

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.

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  • 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.
  • The SwagHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesHomey cabins with excellent dining and service.
  • Blackberry FarmHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesSecond-to-none dining and service.
  • 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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Condé Nast TravelerSep 12

11 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in the Fall

Enjoy changing leaves in Shenandoah and cooler days in Big Bend.

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  • Brandywine FallsTrailOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • The LedgesTrailOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Towpath TrailTrailhistoric canal locks for cycling
  • Valley OverlookHotelstays inside the park
  • Glidden HouseHoteltaste of the Cleveland arts scene
  • Elsewhere
  • Tenaya LakeSightYosemite National Park, United StatesThe surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 m).
  • The PerchPlaceBig Bend National Park, United Statesstargazing oasis
  • Willow HouseHotelBig Bend National Park, United Statesbucket-list stay where design meets style
  • The Claremont HotelHotelAcadia National Park, United Stateshistoric guest rooms with a view
  • Cadillac MountainSightAcadia National Park, United Statesreservations required for sunrise viewing
  • The AhwahneeHotelYosemite National Park, United Statesstay at a National Historic Landmark hotel
  • Going-to-the-Sun RoadTrailGlacier National Park, United Statesclimbs through forests and alpine terrain to Logan Pass
  • Skyline DriveSightShenandoah National Park, United States105-mile scenic drive through park
  • Tuolumne MeadowsNeighborhoodYosemite National Park, United StatesIts approximate location is 37°52.5′N 119°21′W.
  • Many GlacierSightGlacier National Park, United Statesstate of Montana.
  • Two MedicineSightGlacier National Park, United Statesstate of Montana.
  • Acadia Bike RentalsPlaceAcadia National Park, United Statesrent bicycles to cruise park carriage roads
  • Jordan Pond HouseRestaurantAcadia National Park, United Statespicnic spot famous for popovers with jam
  • TerramorHotelAcadia National Park, United Statesglamping option
  • Mist TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United Statesthree-mile trail
  • Tioga RoadSightYosemite National Park, United Stateswinding drive with photo opportunities
  • Rush Creek LodgeHotelYosemite National Park, United Statespost-park wellness
  • Dark Hollow FallsTrailShenandoah National Park, United Statesrippling cascade hikers won't want to miss
  • Stony ManSightShenandoah National Park, United Statespanoramic views for photographers
  • Desert Sky HutPlaceBig Bend National Park, United States
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