Natural Bridge Virginia

It is a gorgeous walk down from the Natural Bridge Visitor Center through the forest and along a stream flowing down the hill side.

As you turn the corner at the end of the walkway, you are faced with the magnificent Natural Bridge! In my daughters words, "Wow!" It is an awesome sight towering above you at over 20 stories high. Natural Bridge was once surveyed by George Washington and owned by Thomas Jefferson.

Natural Bridge was formed when a cavern collapsed many many years ago. Cedar Creek runs underneath The Natural Bridge.

Take a walk down Cedar Creek trail and discover a living Native American Museum. The Monacan Indian tribe lived in and around the Natural Bridge area over 300 years ago.

As you continue down the Cedar Creek Trail, you will find beautiful wild flowers along the creek's edge. My girls enjoyed hopping among the many stones in the creek for some quick fun! You will also pass by a cave used by Civil War soldiers and The Lost River.

Cedar Creek Trail ends at Lace Falls.

Visit The Natural Bridge Caverns, the deepest caverns in Virginia. They descend 34 stories beneath the surface and are open March through November. They are closed during the winter months because the local bat population makes their home there. The caverns stay a constant 54 degrees so make sure you bring a jacket or a sweater and wear walking shoes as it can be very slippery inside the caverns.

The Natural Bridge Wax Museum is a working museum and many of the wax figures are created right on site. Travel through time as you discover the history of Natural Bridge, Virginia and see many familiar faces who have visited the Natural Bridge area.

The Pink Cadillac Diner is a fun place to eat while in Natural Bridge. Step back to the 50's era as you dine on homemade Virginia cuisine. Check out the restaurant review below by one of my RocketMom friends!

While we were in Natural Bridge we stayed at the KOA Campground in a little one room cabin. My girls thought this was a fun adventure and they enjoyed a little time at the pool in the afternoon. I had never stayed in a one room cabin before but I was very satisfied with the cleanliness and amenities the campground had to offer.