Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park attracts 1.5 million visitors each year and many of them visit nearby Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade.

Authorized by Congress in 1926, Shenandoah National Park was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936. The park’s nearly 200,000 acres are home to animals, plants, and spectacular mountain views as well as lodges, modern rooms, cabins, and campsites. Other lodging is available near Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade. The Skyline Drive winds through the park and meets the Blue Ridge Parkway near Staunton, Virginia.

Shenandoah National Park is a natural wonder rich in history that encourages you to relax amid its rushing streams, waterfalls, and wildflowers. In fall, nature’s palette paints the mountainsides with a beautiful array of color. After you’ve enjoyed the in-park activities, plan a short trip to see another of Virginia’s natural wonders, Shenandoah Caverns, and the spectacular manmade parade floats at American Celebration on Parade.

To reach Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade, take U.S. Route 211 west from the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Follow Route 211 west to New Market, Virginia. Turn right onto U.S. Route 11 and follow the signs to Shenandoah Caverns!