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Shenandoah National ParkColumnar joints in greenstone that formed as an ancient lava flow cooled and hardened.
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Shenandoah National Park
Places To Go
 
A bend lies ahead on Skyline Drive in the early fall.
NPS Bob Kuhns
The first place you will see when you arrive at Shenandoah National Park is an Entrance Station. During most times of the year, you will be greeted by a Ranger who will take your entry fee and provide you with a map and other information about the park.

When you enter the park you will be on Skyline Drive and here the fun begins. Not only is this roadway an experience in itself, it is the route to all places of interest in Shenandoah. All along the Drive there are beautiful Overlooks, designed to give you spectacular views.

In addition to a few stops along the way at your favorite overlooks, plan a stop at the visitor centers, bookstores, and exhibits. There are also lodges, restaurants, and gift shops. Big Meadows is a great place to spend some time and you will see hiking trailheads all along the Drive.

If you want to visit virtually, get to know Shenandoah National Park by clicking on Nature & Science and History & Culture. Take a web trip to other National Park Service areas by visiting nps.gov and the Web Ranger site.

A visitor gets helpful information from a ranger at Byrd Visitor Center.
Visitor Centers
Information, Bookstores, Movies, Exhibits
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Visitors enjoy a meal at Big Meadows Lodge
Where to Eat in Shenandoah
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One of Skyline Drive's cement mileposts.
Getting Around
How to navigate Skyline Drive
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Lear more about Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Hiking
Plan your hike!
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Two deer stand in the tall grass in Big Meadows.  

Did You Know?
The first visitors to Shenandoah National Park during the 1930s and early 40s rarely saw deer. They were gradually restocked from four other states.

Last Updated: April 16, 2008 at 13:57 EST