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Time To Take A Day Trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia

The groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter but I'm looking forward to an early spring! If you've got cabin fever, consider a day trip to Natural Bridge in nearby Rockbridge County. Located about an hour's drive from the city of Lynchburg, Natural Bridge is one of the oldest tourist attractions in the United States. Natural Bridge is a geological formation, 215 feet high and 90 feet across. U.S.Highway 11 runs over the top of the bridge.

Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, VA

Natural Bridge:

Once considered one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World"
A designated National Historic Landmark
A Virginia Historic Landmark
Listed in the National Register of historic places

Europeans have been visiting the site since the 18th century. It is believed that George Washington surveyed the area and at one time. Thomas Jefferson, purchased 157 acres including Natural Bridge, from King George III for 20 shillings. The property is now privately owned. A visit to Natural Bridge makes a great day trip for school groups, don't forget to bring your walking shoes. You'll enjoy the walk past the falls on the way to the bridge, it's beautiful.

Pack a lunch and plan to spend the day at Natural Bridge; there are other attractions to check out including Caverns, Wax, Toy and Monster Museums and you have to check out Foamhenge!

Or, spend the weekend at The Natural Bridge Hotel, they have a Valentine's Day Special posted on their website. DIRECTIONS, for more info on seasonal hours and admission prices, contact:

Natural Bridge of Virginia LLC
Virginia Historic Landmark · National Historic Landmark
PO Box 57
15 Appledore Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
800-533-1410
Email: thebridge@naturalbridgeva.com

Are you new to Forest VA, searching for a home for sale in Greater Lynchburg or at Smith Mountain Lake? Give me a call for information on local events, things to do or Lynchburg MLS real estate listings.

Debbie Malone, ABR, ASP, e-PRO
RE/MAX 1st Olympic Realtors
(434) 546-0369 C
(434) 832-0941 F
(434) 832-1100 O
debbiemalone@remax.net

Posted by Debbie Malone, Realtor Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake VA on 02/04/2009 11:01 PM

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30 Comments on Time To Take A Day Trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia

FEB

The caverns are really cool too - there's plenty to do for a day or a weekend! Cavern lovers can even visit three or four excellent tours in the general area, each with a slightly different feel and layout. Lots of fun!

WOW! This is amazing! I don't know if I'd feel safe driving on US 11 over it, tho. I am curious, what's in the monster museum?

Hi Penny, we've been taking our girls to the caverns since they were babies. There is a lot to do, it's a fun trip.

Hi Kim, I probably have been over the top, but it's been a while. I haven't been to the monster museum. If you walk to the Bridge, do the Caverns and the Wax Museum, that's a full day. I should go camping for the weekend so we can go back a second day.

I love the pictures. I will check out the link and visit it soon.

Debbie, I loved the photos and have never even heard of Natural Bridge--it sounds as if I would love it!

Hi Carole, this is a great place to take a picnic lunch. A nice walk, the water is very soothing and peaceful. Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie, thank you for this post. I was in VA last summer and I will probably go again this summer. I love that area! I will see this for myself this summer (I hope!).

This is now featured on the TravelingRainers Group.

Great job!

Thanks Mirela! This is one of my favorite spots, I love that it's so close to home. You let me know when you're in the area, we'll make a day of it!

Unbelievable. That top photo is spectacular! And why would it be taken off the "7 Wonders of the World" list?

And I think I'll feature this in the Things to Do/Places to Visit group =)

Hi Lisa, Thank You! I'm amazed by the wonders God created, you can't really take the size of the bridge until you notice how small the people under it are! Thank you for the feature!

FEB

fantastic photo , looks like the groundhog (since I cannot spell his name) , "Phil" is wrong about the longer winter when it comes to your neck of the woods

Thanks James, these were taken a few months ago, but I'm looking forward to spring coming early to Virginia.

Debbie - Great blog and it really looks like a interesting place to visit! Featured at:

MY VACATIONS AT ACTIVERAIN

Oh gosh I used to take school trips to Natural Bridge! I had forgotten! I am in North Carolina now. I can't believe I never took my kids there. Beautiful pictures.

Absolutely breath taking! I grow up in Grand Coulee Dam which is the 8th Wonder of the World!
& North America's Largest Concrete Structure! While I enjoyed the lakes and recreation the views are nothing like this.

Hi Robert, thank you for the feature! This is so close to my home so it really makes a nice day trip, especially if you have little kids along.

Hi Vicki, I started taking my oldest daughter here when she was about 18 months old! You're not too far, let me know if you're ever in the area, I'd love to meet up.

Hi Marie, I've never been to Grand Coulee Dam, but we've been to Hoover. That was big, I can't imagine how much larger the Grand Coulee is!

FEB

Debbie, we have one of those natural bridges here in Arizona too. These photos are spectacular. ;-)

Thanks Teri. Arizona is one of my favorite states, you have some beautiful scenery. I've been to the Grand Canyon several times and never tire of sitting near the edge.

FEB

WOW! This is an awesome site. I had never heard of it but it looks very much worth a day trip.

Debbie,

What a wonderful post. The photo is fantastic; makes me want to come visit.

Mike in Tucson

I LOVE places like that. It is beautiful!!

Rich, it's about an hour from my home, a really nice day trip, very peaceful

Hi Mike, thanks I love this photo, you can't get the scale of the bridge unless their are people underneath. Just another amazing place to visit in our country.

Hi Marchel, it is beautiful with the waterfalls and the river, a lot for the eyes to take in.

FEB

I think I might take some of the sisters here one of these days... I want to go back before I move!

Uh, I hope you're not planning to move too far away? Your mom would have serious withdrawls!

This would be a great place for an AGD outing. Got to check out the wax museum!

FEB

I don't recall the caverns when we visited. Are they close by or on site?

Our favorite caverns in VA (so far) is the Luray Caverns (exit 264) off of I81. I highly recommend visiting those.

Hi Bob! There in the immediate area of Natural Bridge. We use to take the girls there for field trips. I like Luray as well, we do have several Caverns in the vicinity of I81. Next time you come down I'd love to go with y'all. Thanks for stopping by!!!!

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