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Big Meadows Lodge

Hotel·Shenandoah National ParkRecommended by 2 publications
Big Meadows Lodge
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“Big Meadows Lodge offers an ideal walkable experience for those wishing to dine, shop, drink, and explore right outside their front door—no car required. Choose from snug, no-AC rooms in the original lodge building, stand-alone cabins, or suite-style accommodations, where groups can book several…”
— Condé Nast Traveler
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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.

Historic, dog-friendly, in-park lodging on Skyline Drive.

17 things in this story
  • Big Meadows LodgeHotelHistoric, dog-friendly, in-park lodging on Skyline Drive.
  • Skyline DriveSight105-mile scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Old Rag MountainTrailFormidable hike for the best views of rolling Virginia farmlands.
  • Elsewhere
  • The Claremont HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesQuintessential Bar Harbor seaside experience with sunny decor.
  • 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.
  • 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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Lonely PlanetAug 12

The best inn-to-inn hikes in the USA

Do-it-yourself multiday hikes between inns are harder to find in the USA than in Europe, but these six are worth the effort.

23 things in this story
  • Big Meadows LodgeHotelBig Meadows Lodge offers an ideal walkable experience for those wishing to dine, shop, drink, and explore right outside…
  • Lewis Mountain CabinsHotelCabins have outdoor grill, picnic tables, gift shop.
  • SkylandHotelThe show is a co-production between Paris's Method…
  • Elsewhere
  • Bright Angel TrailTrailGrand Canyon, United StatesTrail for ascending from the canyon.
  • Yosemite National ParkHotelYosemite Valley, United StatesHome to the High Sierra Camps.
  • Appalachian TrailTrailWhite Mountains, United StatesScramble over granite boulders, dart across summits.
  • Lakes of the CloudsHotelWhite Mountains, United Statesstate of New Hampshire.
  • Appalachian Mountain ClubPlaceWhite Mountains, United StatesManages backcountry hut system since 1888.
  • Highland CenterHotelWhite Mountains, United StatesNear Crawford Notch, popular trailhead.
  • Joe Dodge LodgeHotelWhite Mountains, United StatesAt Pinkham Notch, near popular trailhead.
  • Bascom LodgeHotelMount Greylock, United StatesArts-and-crafts-style rooms on Mt Greylock summit.
  • Harbour House InnHotelCheshire, United StatesWelcoming inn in Cheshire, short walk from trail.
  • TouristsMotelNorth Adams, United StatesRevamped motor court with 90-acre campus beside river.
  • North Kaibab TrailTrailGrand Canyon, United StatesSteep trail for dropping into the canyon.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon, United StatesHikers gather for cold beer and family-style dinners.
  • El TovarHotelGrand Canyon, United StatesRustic elegance, fine end-of-hike reward.
  • Grand Canyon LodgeHotelGrand Canyon, United StatesDining options, rooms and cabins have ceiling fans.
  • South Kaibab TrailTrailGrand Canyon, United StatesTrail to Phantom Ranch from the South Rim.
  • Sneffels RangeTrailOuray, United States34-mile mountain path from Telluride to Ouray.
  • San Juan HutsPlaceOuray, United StatesManages four shelters along the Sneffels Range path.
  • Mt SneffelsSightOuray, United StatesSummit of 14,157ft in the Sneffels Range.
  • GreenleafHotelWhite Mountains, United States
  • Zealand FallsHotelWhite Mountains, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 23

The Best Places to Stay Near Shenandoah National Park for Blue Ridge Mountain Views and Appalachian Trail Activities

From historic mountain resorts to charming inns, here are the best places to stay amongst nature in the Old Dominion.

Offers walkable dining, shopping, drinking, and exploring.

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