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.
A must-try dessert at Pollock Dining Room.
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- Big Meadows LodgeHotelOffers walkable dining, shopping, drinking, and exploring.
- Appalachian TrailTrailFeatures 101 miles within the park.
- Blackrock OverlookSightHalf-mile hike behind lodge with breathtaking views.
- Byrd Visitor CenterSightHosted a memorable full moon walk and telescope viewing.
- Skyland resortHotelSits at the highest point along Skyline Drive.
- Pollock Dining RoomRestaurantDine on the terrace with expansive views.
- Mile High Blackberry Ice Cream PieRestaurantA must-try dessert at Pollock Dining Room.
- Masanutten LodgeSightFounder's wife's 1911 home, now a women-focused exhibit.
- Hawksbill MountainSightMarking the border between Madison County and Page County in Virginia, the summit of Hawksbill Mountain is the highest…
- Stony Man TrailTrail
- Elsewhere
- Mimslyn InnHotelLuray, United StatesFeatures historic cottages perfect for generational travel.
- Luray CavernsSightLuray, United StatesUnderground experience drawing nature lovers.
- Shenandoah RiverSightLuray, United StatesNearby natural feature.
- The Blackburn InnHotelStaunton, United StatesHistoric building with 12-foot ceilings and spiral staircase.
- ZynodoaRestaurantStaunton, United StatesDowntown restaurant supporting local producers.
- Iris InnHotelWaynesboro, United StatesCozy cabins with Shenandoah Valley views and private hot tubs.
- The Historic Inn at OakdeneHotelStaunton, United StatesHistoric 1893 mansion with modern castle-like appearance.
- The Echols SuiteHotelStaunton, United StatesOffers a sunroom experience similar to the mansion.
- Frontier Culture MuseumMuseumStaunton, United StatesNearby historical museum.
- Love Ridge Mountain LodgingHotelLyndhurst, United StatesOffers cabins and glamping tents with social opportunities.
- George Washington National ForestSightLyndhurst, United StatesNearby natural area for outdoor activities.
- L'Auberge ProvencaleHotelBoyce, United StatesBed-and-breakfast transporting guests to Provence, France.
- Briede Family VineyardsSightBoyce, United StatesNearby vineyard.
- American Shakespeare CenterSightStaunton, United States