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Some of America's greatest treasures are its national parks, offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance to experience the country's breathtaking beauty and natural diversity. Today the National Park Service counts 62 national parks in 29 states and US territories, stretching from the majestic mountain ranges of Alaska to the sprawling subtropical wetlands of Florida's Everglades.
The greatest number of parks are in California, including Yosemite, known for spectacular granite cliffs and ancient giant sequoia groves. In stark contrast, there's also Death Valley, the largest park in the lower 48, made up of 3.4 million acres of desolate, surreal desert landscape.
Next door, Arizona is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon, and the lesser-known but still fascinating Petrified National Forest, where fossilized trees date back millions of years. And Wyoming lays claim to the nation's oldest national park, Yellowstone, famous for hot springs and gushing geysers, while nearby Grand Teton National Park is a stunning alpine wilderness of jagged snowy peaks and glacial lakes.
With so many visitors to these magnificent sites, a wide range of hotels is available near most to serve as convenient traveler bases. We've chosen the best hotels near national parks based on their proximity to well-known parks, but also considered other factors such as interesting architecture, history, design, desirable vacation amenities, and value with prices ranging from $109 to $390 to start. In addition, these hotels are beloved by fellow travelers and well-rated and reviewed on sites such as Trip Advisor, Hotels.com, and Booking.com.
From the East Coast near Maine's rugged Acadia, down to Virginia's impressive Shenandoah with 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail, over to California, Wyoming, and beyond, these hotels won't upstage the parks, but they'll certainly come close.
To learn about other best hotels in the United States, click on a link below to jump directly to more coverageThese are the best hotels near National Parks, sorted by price from low to high. Read the original article on Business Insider