Natural BridgeWild Side of Natural Bridge
There are so many ways to have fun in the
Natural Bridge area. Getaway guilt-free this fall as you visit the Natural Bridge, a spectacular immense natural wonder and nature trail; and dig into more nearby guilt-free fun, priced from free to value-packed!
Cascade Falls and Natural Bridge
Walk beside Cascade Falls or shuttle down into the ravine to see the spectacular National Historic Landmark and natural wonder, the
Natural Bridge. Spend the day visiting the Natural Bridge and its group of attractions all on one ticket: the
Natural Bridge & Cedar Creek Trail, with its
Monacan Indian Village, and Lace Falls;
Natural Bridge Caverns; and on-site museums. Stop for a snack or lunch at the
Cedar Creek Café. After you’ve done it all, have a relaxing dinner in the
Colonial Dining Room (reservations recommended). Then, wander back down to the Bridge at sunset for the presentation of the “Drama of Creation”. Stay at the
Natural Bridge Hotel for the night, or check into a cabin at
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp Resort.
Explore the Natural Side
Pick up lunch at the
Archway Grill before venturing south to Buchanan’s
Twin River Outfitters for a paddle or float down the river. After breathing in the crisp fall air, return to Natural Bridge for dinner at the Cedar Creek Café or the Colonial Dining Room. Drive just up the road to the
Natural Bridge Speedway for Saturday night racing through mid-October. Or, walk historic
Lexington by way of a
Haunting Tales Tour offered Saturday and Sunday nights through Halloween.
Hull’s Drive-in is classic family entertainment. See new flicks each Friday-Sunday night through the end of October.
Virginia Safari Park
Continue exploring our wild side with a visit through the
Virginia Safari Park. Drive through or ride on the hay wagon and feed the animals. Before heading home, detour up to the
Blue Ridge Parkway for a scenic fall drive and hiking. If heading south toward Roanoke, you’ll see some of the area’s highest peaks (Thunder Ridge, mp 74.7; Apple Orchard Mountain, mp 76.5), and can stop at the Visitor Center and self-guided trail at mp 63.7, or at
Peaks of Otter, mp 84-87. At 83.4, hike the Fallingwater Cascades National Scenic Trail. If you’re heading north toward I-64, stop at mp 8.8 for the self-guided nature trail at the Greenstone Parking Overlook, and at mp 5.8, the Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and mountain farm museum with costumed interpreters. All free!
This getaway was submitted by Natural Bridge Hotel & Conference Center. See NaturalBridgeVA.com for more travel opportunities at Natural Bridge.