Shenandoah National Park
There's much to see and do in and around Shenandoah National Park. Here is a list just to get you started:
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Picnic Areas
Three of the six large and scenic picnic areas in the park are open year-round. There are picnic tables with grills nearby; accessible sites are available. Restrooms [open except in cold months] are 
accessible with assistance.
- Dickey Ridge (mile 4.6)
- Elkwallow (mile 24.1) - Open year-round
- Pinnacles (mile 36.7) - Open year-round
- Big Meadows (mile 51.2)
- Lewis Mountain (mile 57.6)
- South River (mile 62.9) - Open year-round
Fishing in the Park
All fishing within the park is "catch and release" unless designated for consumptive use. Anglers must use a barb-less hook and artificial lure. A fishing license is required for those 16 and over. A five day non-resident license may be purchased at Big Meadows Wayside or from local sporting goods stores.
Other Activities
There are many historic homes, wineries, shops and attractions within a short driving distance of Shenandoah. Extend your stay in the Park and explore the region.
Wineries: 119 award winning vineyards are located throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Virginia’s Wine Country features tours, tastings and special holiday open houses. Obtain a copy of Virginia’s Wine Country brochure at the front desk.
Antique Shops: Virginia’s country roads are dotted with antique shops and auctions where treasures from many eras can still be found.
Water Fun: The legendary Shenandoah River provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, tubing or kayaking. Outfitters in Front Royal and Luray will launch or guide you and pick you up at trip’s end. Obtain a copy of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Guide from the front desk for contact information.
Caverns: Visit cool caverns and escape summer's heat — if only for a few hours. Children thrill to the eerie worlds created by dripstone stalactites and stalagmites. Obtain a copy of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Guide from the front desk for their locations.
Historic Civil War Battlefields: More Civil War battles were fought in Virginia than in any other state and Virginia battlegrounds have been preserved and maintained by the National Park Service, Virginia State Parks and private organizations. You just might hear the echoes of the battle cries, see the soldiers in their trenches and smell the lingering smoke of musket-fire as you tour Virginia’s battlefields. The history of the nation during those tumultuous years is reenacted at battlefields, plantations and museums.
Historic Homes: Virginia’s architecture spans four centuries with many national landmarks from Alexandria to Winchester.