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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical ParkA field in floodplain adjacent to the Shenandoah River
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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
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Airplane.  Metro-DC international airports are 1-2 hours from the park including Dulles, Regan-National, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).

Car.  The park is located near the intersection of Interstates 81 and 66 in the northern Shenandoah Valley.  The historic Valley Pike (U.S. Route 11) runs through the park.  Strasburg and Middletown are adjacent to the park.

From the north, take I-81 exit 302 and then head south on U.S. 11.  From the south, take I-81 exit 298 and then go north on U.S. 11.

Facilities.  The Park Headquarters office is located at 7718 1/2 Main St. in Middletown.  (Please call ahead to make sure the office is staffed before visiting--540-868-9176).

The Cedar Creek Visitor Center and Belle Grove Plantation house are located on U.S. 11 just a few miles south of Middletown (or north of Strasburg).

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Did You Know?
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park commemorates a decisive Civil War battle and protects a plantation house once occupied by James Madison's sister.
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Last Updated: November 03, 2009 at 14:56 EST