Natural Wonder, Natural Beauty! Visit the striking National Historic Landmark, The Natural Bridge, and see why the awestruck Thomas Jefferson purchased it.

Save up to 38% on one night in the historic Natural Bridge Hotel, country breakfast; admission to the Natural Bridge, Cedar Creek Nature Trail, Monacan Indian Village; indoor butterfly garden, Caverns, Wax Museum. On the 4th, at noon, 2pm and 4pm, listen to a short talk about Thomas Jefferson, and a town crier reading the Declaration of Independence; a copy will be given to all visitors. At 9:30pm celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Lexington's Virginia Military Institute. This Escape Package is available on-line starting at $149 (plus tax) for a family of 4; and $99 for 2 (additional guests are $35 or $25, ages 5-12; 4 person maximum/room).

Get all wet! Add on James River tubing; book on-line the Great Outdoors Package.

Learn more about the Escape & Outdoors Packages for the 4th at www.NaturalBridgeHotelPackages.com; or click the "book it" button below.

Stop by Foamhenge for some fun family photos at the Stonehenge replica. While in the Shenandoah Valley & Blue Ridge take a horse drawn carriage ride through historic Lexington, visit fun attractions & vineyards; canoe, tube, kayak; hike, bike; explore the Blue Ridge Parkway.