Attend Ranger Led Programs
Daily ranger-led walks, talks, and demonstrations during the summer months.
Summer Pets allowed
National Military Park · TN, MS
Things to do in Shiloh
The National Park Service lists 11 things to do at Shiloh National Military Park. 11 have no extra fee, 11 need no reservation, and 7 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger
Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger.
1-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Biking the Battlefield
Come tour the battlefield on your bike.
Year-round Pets allowed
Earn Your Corinth Junior Ranger Badge
The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center Junior Ranger Program. Earn your badge and certficate today!
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center Museum
Visit Shiloh's museum exhibits in the park's visitor center.
20-30 Minutes Year-round
Hike the Shiloh Indian Mounds Complex
An easy 1.1 mile interpretive trail with 13 wayside exhibits explores this pre-historic village.
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
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Self-Guided Auto Driving Tour
A 12.7 mile, 22-stop automobile tour of the battlefield.
2-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Visit and Explore the Corinth Civil War Intepretive Center
Museum exhibits include artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations.
2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Visit the National Cemetery
Explore the Shiloh National Cemetery.
30-60 Minutes Year-round
Watch the Award Winning Park Film - "Shiloh: Fiery Trial"
A 45-minute orientation film about the Battle of Shiloh. The film shows every hour on the hour in the Shiloh visitor center.
45 Minutes Year-round
Watch the Film "Corinth Crossroads: A Town Amidst War"
The film shows on the hour and half-hour everyday at The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.
20 Minutes Year-round
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Shiloh. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
Things to do at nearby parks
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (AL, MS, TN)
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield (KY, TN)
- Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (AL, AR, GA, IL, KY, MO, NC, OK, TN)
- Natchez Trace Parkway (AL, MS, TN)
- Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (IL, MS)
- Russell Cave National Monument (AL)
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- Shiloh National Military Park — things to do on nps.gov