(Mile 51.2, Skyline Drive)
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Big Meadows Lodge is named for a large grassy meadow near the lodge where deer often graze.The main lodge was built with stones cut from the Massanutten Mountain in 1939 by the CCC and mountain laborers. The interior structure of the lodge, including the paneling, is made from native chestnut trees, which are now virtually extinct.
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The main lodge has 29 cozy, little rooms and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1997. The Spottswood Dining Room, New Market Taproom and Craft Shop are located in the main lodge building. The New Market Taproom offers a lighter fare menu plus nightly family-friendly entertainment free to all Park guests. The Spottswood Dining Room serves breakfast 7:30 to 10:00am, lunch noon to 2:00pm, and dinner 5:30 to 9:00pm.
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The Main Lodge along with five cabins and six multi-unit buildings - located within a short walking distance of the lodge - sit on approximately 10 acres of Park land. There are a variety of lodging options to choose from. Byrd Visitor Center is located one mile from the lodge and tells the unique story of Shenandoah through exhibits, displays and film.
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