Give yourself a break this year. Make the afternoon with friends & family a relaxing, easy, memorable get together. Enjoy a scrumptious meal and live entertainment at the historic Natural Bridge Hotel. All you have to do is just show up and dig into a delicious spread of holiday specialties on a world-class all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Roast Shenandoah Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, Roast Prime Rib, Country Fried Catfish, Mashed Potatoes, Country Ham, salads, sides & desserts. Reservations are required so call or book on line.

Feeling like an overstuffed turkey? Take a hike! The Natural Bridge & Cedar Creek Trail is open till dusk. Save $8, on-line (www.NaturalBridgeOffers.com), on the Natural Bridge & Caverns combination pass. Stroll beside the creek to the Monacan Indian Village and Lace Falls. In the Monacan Village watch them prepare a traditional 18th century Harvest Feast over an open fire pit; and learn how Monacans gave thanks during harvest season.  Visit the new indoor butterfly garden. Explore the Caverns.  Spend the night- book the Natural Bridge Thanksgiving Package, save on everything, www.NaturalBridgeHotelPackages.com.

The Natural Bridge & Hotel are on US 11 & 130, just off I-81, exits 175 & 180; and off the Blue Ridge Parkway.