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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center

    Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center

    4.7(9 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    This visitor center is a must-stop when exploring Shenandoah! The location is beautiful, with…read morestunning views that make it worth the visit on their own. Inside, there's a small but charming store with local souvenirs. The exhibits were informative and well-presented,great for learning more about the park's history, wildlife, and natural features. It's the perfect place to take a relaxing break along the way. They also had clean restrooms and restaurant nearby.

    The Byrd center is located about halfway on Skyline Drive at mile 51, across from Big Meadows. It's…read morea great place to stop. The visitor center has a theatre that was rotating through three film options when we visited covering nature and history topics (how else would we have found out that the park has eels?!) The exhibit space is really nice too, informative and interactive. There's a nice slate of windows to look out at Big Meadows, and not only for wildlife, it turns out, as they were also doing a helicopter training during our visit, which was interesting to observe. There is also a small gift shop available. The center is located near a trailhead and the Big Meadows Lodge, which offers food during peak season. There are gas pumps available. There was an EV charger in the parking area, as well, though it was out of commission at the time of our visit. The rangers and staff were all very friendly and helpful.

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    Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - Adding a picture to my previous review for the Visitor's Center. Looking at it from the Meadow across Skyline Dr.

    Adding a picture to my previous review for the Visitor's Center. Looking at it from the Meadow across Skyline Dr.

    Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
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