• Shenandoah National Park, VA
• Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains with scenic drives (Skyline Drive).
• Activities: Hiking, camping, biking, and ranger programs.

• Where to Stay: Skyland Resort or nearby Hilton Honors hotels like Hampton Inn Front Royal.

• Acadia National Park, ME

• Features coastal beauty, Cadillac Mountain (first U.S. sunrise), and Bar Harbor for whale watching.
• Seasonal activities: Hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing.

• Where to Stay: Best Western Acadia Park offers complimentary breakfast and parking.

• Everglades National Park, FL

• Subtropical wilderness with wildlife like crocodiles, manatees, and Florida panthers.
• Activities: Hiking, boat tours, and exploring trails like Anhinga Trail.

• Where to Stay: Hilton Honors properties (Home2 Suites Florida City) or luxury IHG hotels (InterContinental Miami).

• Biscayne National Park, FL

• Underwater exploration of coral reefs and shipwrecks (Maritime Heritage Trail).
• Activities: Glass-bottom boat tours, snorkeling, and diving.

• Where to Stay: Marriott Bonvoy’s Courtyard Miami Homestead or Hilton properties.

• Dry Tortugas National Park, FL

• Accessible only by boat or seaplane, featuring marine life, coral reefs, and Fort Jefferson.

• Where to Stay: Stay in Key West, such as Casa Marina Key West (Hilton Honors).

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC

• Year-round adventures: Hiking, camping, and biking with stunning fall foliage.
• Popular trails: Chimney Tops, Rainbow Falls, Alum Cave Bluffs.

• Where to Stay: The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Gatlinburg.

• New River Gorge National Park, WV

• Known for whitewater rafting, hiking (Grandview Area Trails), and rock climbing.
• Where to Stay: Beckley hotels like Country Inn & Suites by Radisson or Holiday Inn & Suites.

Recap

• East Coast national parks offer diverse experiences: forested mountains, coastal beauty, and underwater adventures.
• Options to earn/redeem hotel points make planning stays near these parks even more rewarding!

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