Natural Bridge Fires Up the Grill for Father’s Day. Give Dad a break this Father’s Day with a spread of freshly grilled chicken, ribs, and sausage, jalepeno cheese cornbread, corn on the cob, salad bar, apple cobbler, and more of the chef’s specialties; treat him to a couple of beers, too. Kick back, enjoy the live music, and eat to your heart’s content at the Father’s Day BBQ Buffet at the Natural Bridge Hotel; from noon – 3pm. For reservations, 540-458-3750.

Make a day of it, and take time to visit the Natural Bridge & Cedar Creek Trail, cool off in the Natural Bridge Caverns; purchase tickets online and save.  Make a weekend of it- the Escape Package starts at $149 (Friday or Saturday night; $99, Sundays-Thursdays) for 2 guests and includes 1 night at the Natural Bridge Hotel, and The Natural Bridge & Caverns Combination Tickets; add-on family, 4 maximum per room.

The Natural Bridge Hotel is located adjacent to the Natural Bridge, off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and I-81, exits 175 & 180, at US 11 & 130.