Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park

The immensity is startling…Natural Wonder, Natural Beauty. 215 feet of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature, span the steep ravine over Cedar Creek at Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park.

George Washington surveyed the rock bridge, and Thomas Jefferson liked it so much he purchased it from King George III in 1774. Experience “the most sublime of nature’s works” –Thomas Jefferson.

Journey Beyond The Bridge

Elevate your senses as you walk the path of patriots, the beautiful and serene Cedar Creek Trail, past Saltpeter Cave and Lost River, to Lace Falls. Once you’ve walked Cedar Creek Trail, head to Buck Hill Trail to feel like you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail or to Blue Ridge or Skyline trails for spectacular views of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains.

On the last Saturday night of every month, April through October, stay after sunset to experience the Illumination of the Bridge. The natural wonder is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, paying tribute to the first light program at the Bridge conducted in 1927. Come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the park at night for more than 96 years, time and time again.

Year-round, you can also attend different educational programs at the park, including ranger-led hikes, lantern tours of the Bridge and painting demonstrations.

Stay at the Natural Bridge Hotel & Conference Center. Casual dining options include the Cedar Creek Café, the Colonial Dining Room, and Red Fox Tavern. Look into our many special packages here.

Visit Nature’s cathedral, Virginia’s Natural Bridge State Park, a National Historic Landmark, and Civil War Trails site in the Shenandoah Valley, easily accessible from I-81, exits 175 & 180, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Pets welcome. Motorcoach groups and school field trips welcome!