Big Meadows Lodge
Located in Shenandoah National Park, Big Meadows Lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The lodge, built in 1939, has 29 rustic rooms.
The lodge also features two restaurants, a craft shop and nightly entertainment.
Big Meadows Lodge is open seasonally.
Mile 51.2, Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park
http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodging-food/big-meadows-lodge.cfm
Skyland Resort
Predating the park it sits in, Skyland Resort was founded in 1888 as Stony Man Camp. At 3,680 feet, it sits at Skyline Drive's highest point. Along with spectacular views, the resort also is the starting point of many hikes.
The resort's 28 lodging buildings come with a variety of room configurations, some are individual cabins. Some rooms come with sofa beds, fireplaces, mini refrigerators and TVs.
The resort is open seasonally.
Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park
http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodging-food/skyland-resort.cfm
Days Inn - Luray
Just outside Shenandoah National Park, Days Inn - Luray is less than a two hour drive from Washington, DC.
The hotel's 100 rooms come in two-double bed or one-king configurations. There are eight rooms with jacuzzi tubs.
Rooms come with free breakfast and high-speed internet. The hotel has a fitness area, outdoor pool and on-site miniature golf course.
U.S. Route 211 Bypass - 138 Whispering Hill Road
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-4521
http://www.daysinn-luray.com/
Article Written By Kathleen Durkin
Kathleen Durkin is a photojournalist in Charlotte, N.C. where she shoots and edits the local news. A freelance writer on the side, Durkin's work has been published on AOL's CitysBest.com and other websites. She graduated with degrees in English literature and film production from University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
