Sunrise over Belle Grove

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Virginia

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📍 StateVirginia
🏛️ TypeNational Historical Park
🎟️ EntryFree
🏃 Activities8
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About Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Battle of Cedar Creek, a decisive Federal victory that helped bring the war to an end.

Park Photos

Sunrise over Belle Grove
Image of the Heater House
Ranger giving kids Program
Visitors watching a ranger program at Belle Grove
Ranger presenting program on top of the Massanutten Moutain.

Activities

Operating Hours

NPS-administered Public Areas

Public areas administered by the National Park Service— Morning Attack Trails, Claven Lane parking area, Vermont Monument property and parking area, and park headquarters— are open from sunrise to sunset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park?

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park?

Popular activities at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park include: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.

What is the weather like at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park?

Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shenandoah Valley experiences temperate spring and fall seasons and winters with snowfall and cold temperatures.

How do I get to Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park?

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park is along U.S. Route 11 in Middletown, Virginia. Take exit 302 off Interstate 81 to Middletown. The Visitor Center is at 7712 Main Street in Middletown Courts Plaza.

Entrance Fees

Free Admission

Weather

Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shenandoah Valley experiences temperate spring and fall seasons and winters with snowfall and cold temperatures.

Directions

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park is along U.S. Route 11 in Middletown, Virginia. Take exit 302 off Interstate 81 to Middletown. The Visitor Center is at 7712 Main Street in Middletown Courts Plaza.

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Location

Coordinates39.0094, -78.3062

Official Resources

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