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    Caverns At Natural Bridge

    4.1 (29 reviews)
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    Margaret T.

    This was just about half a mile from Natural Bridge State Park. The cavern tour was interesting, filled with facts about the caverns and history of people who owned the caverns in the past. It was a little dark but for the most part, we could see everything well. Some people were talking about slippery areas and difficult stairs. I would say as long as you don't have major pain or injuries that prevent you from climbing stairs, anyone with a minimal fitness level can do them as long as you are wearing shoes with a good grip and hold on to the railings provided as you descend/ascend. There is also a very nice 3 mile hiking loop shaded with trees on the property. You can hike in the morning, bring a picnic, and cool off in the cave in the afternoon.

    Lisa O.

    I love caverns so we just had to go. I love that the temperature is always the same and no matter what the weather is outside it is perfect in the caverns. These caverns are the smallest and wish the price of the tour matched the size of the caverns. Staff are always nice and they try to make it fun. Love when they turn the lights out but people ruin it with their phones. Please be kind for the rest of us and put your phone in a pocket or just cover it with your jacket. I will not be recommending these caverns because there are other caverns that are tons better. They would be a 5 star if the price matched the size of the caverns. There is not much to do in the Natural Bridge area. We did it all in 2 days. So if you only have 3 days like we did this is an ok place. The last thing. We found out later that there are packages that are less in price. We were never offered or told about the package deals. We found out at the Dinosaur Kingdom II. They are super awesome for telling us all the information. I wish that the caverns told us this. We went to everything and would have loved a package deal. My advice is look for package deals and this tour is awesome if it is your first time to caverns and kids will love it

    Nathan G.

    Great tour and friendly staff. Wish it was a little longer. Overall would recommend.

    Melissa M.

    Had an amazing time in the Caverns today! Our guide, Andrew, even kept the kids engaged and in awe. Highly recommend on your trip out to natural bridge

    Fiona W.

    My three siblings and I came here for my sister's 19th birthday and it was the best decision! We had an amazing tour and tour guide was fabulous. The gift shop was just as great and had very reasonable prices which is rare at most souvenir stores. We also did the gem mining and had a blast. I could not recommend this place enough! From start to finish the experience was better than we could've dreamed and the staff were the most welcoming wholesome people!

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    Tyger I.

    Nice cavern to visit when you are in the area, or as part of your Cave & Karst trail down Virginia's mountains. This one has a long entry tunnel and lots of steps. A few low spots for tall people to watch out for. The guide was very nice and patient with us taking photos. This cavern is very alive with lots of dripping water. It does have some green growth from human interaction/lights, but not too bad on damage with people touching the formations. It also has some cool giant boulders and crevasses. You don't get to see the whole thing, but the tour is still worth it. Wear a jacket and good shoes. I was able to use my monopod to get nice photos. They have a well stocked gift shop with reasonable prices. You can buy a gem bag and take it out back to the sluice to pan for pretty rocks (good for kiddos.) On Thursday the tours were every hour at the top of the hour.

    Sarah S.

    Glad we discovered the caverns while visiting the land bridge. This is a state run location not commercial and it shows, they are concerned about maintenance and limited disturbances. Likewise they will tell you about some student projects and show you the entrance to areas for experts. I felt good about supporting this type of location and would encourage others to when in the area. As a history person it was cool to hear about the initial discovery and learn about their more recent finds as well as the changes due to various occurrences. Caves are a cool Virginia feature worth visiting, just remember to watch you step and your head when navigating the caves.

    Shebly K.

    Definitely worth checking out if you in to these kind of things! The history behind this cave and who found it is pretty cool. The fact that the temperature of the cage is the same all year is cool. Our tour guide was awesome he was so funny and good with the history! It's definitely is slippery and steep steps but worth it. My little kids made it through so with kids it's still fun. When they do the lights out that is awesome. You can not see anything but it's a awesome experience! As long as nobody has a phone or watch going off it's cool!

    Anh T.

    We came here on a Sunday afternoon after going to the Natural Bridge National Park. Our tour guide was great, he was funny and informative. Our 45 minute guide made that time go by quick. The tickets to the Park is separate from the Cavern. The Cavern did offer military discount. Make sure you were tennis shoes and a sweatshirt since it is slippery and in the 50's inside the cavern.

    Stephen B.

    This was a great stop with very funny tour guides. They made this tour so much fun. Was a great way to spend a rainy day. I would recommend to anyone in the area. Be a strong walker, can be slippery inside and about 47 steps and 350 feet of climbing.

    Kathryn B.

    This was definitely a more natural cavern, and it was by far one of the best. Our tour guide Ryan was awesome and made it fun and exciting. The only thing I would say is this requires a bit more athletic ability than Luray and other industrialized caverns...lots of stairs, but a great workout with beautiful scenery. Bring a jacket!

    Sam B.

    My first caverns I've ever been to. I had a blast! The staff and tour guides friendly. This is a great place to take the family or friends to. I recommend wearing a shoe with good grip and a long sleeve shirt. The cave is cold and a little wet. This is the deepest cave you can go to on the east coast dipping down 350ft

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    The caverns are closed for repair. Hope it opens soon. The Natural Bridge is amazing!!

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    State Park, great trail, beautiful scenery. Was a comfortable hike for the whole family.

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    Awesome ! Great tour guide ,Sean. Definitely cool to be that far underground! A must see when in the area

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    Sam was great and had great cave puns. Being in the pitch black underbelly of the earth was a treat.

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    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

    4.2(32 reviews)
    43.3 mi

    My partner and I are trying to visit all of the Presidential Museums/Libraries, and were here this…read moremorning. The Museum is a relatively small building on the street (with exhibits primarily on one floor), with Wilson's birthplace in a home a few doors down. Despite the small size, the exhibits did a decent job of highlighting some of the positives (League of Nations, less dependence on tariffs for government income, workmen's compensation, among others) and negatives (the guy was, shall we say, not supportive of integration when it came to African Americans). We spent about an hour in the Museum, including a few minutes in the WWI trench exhibit in the basement. All very interesting, well presented, and easy to understand. The highlight of our time was the docent-led tour of the Wilson home. Although Wilson lived in the home only for his first 18 months, the docent told a number of stories about Wilson's parents, Wilson's life there and later and it was a fascinating almost-hour time touring the building, asking questions and hearing the history.

    Since I'm a history buff, I have been meaning to visit this Presidential Library. It's not a large…read moremuseum but very informative. I recommend taking the guided tour of Wilson's boyhood home and then visiting the museum. It's located in a residential neighborhood next to Mary Baldwin college. The staff was very friendly and they have a well stocked gift shop. Plenty of parking. I really enjoyed the WWI exhibit down stairs and the President's automobile. I did learn quite a bit about post WWI and the woman's suffrage movement. If you enjoy Presidential history this is a good museum.

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    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

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    Michie Tavern - my second plate

    Michie Tavern

    4.0(416 reviews)
    63.7 mi
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    Step back into time and visit a great revolutionary period tavern after touring Monticello. This…read morerestored building, a Virginia Historic Landmark, features tavern workers dressed in period dress. The period wood interior and the use of steel plates, cups, and plateware all add to the historic charm of this place. The tavern offers a buffet style experience where one can choose from coleslaw , black eye peas, mashed potatoes, turnips, Southern fried chicken, cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, hickory flavored pulled pork and soup. Soda and apple cider are available as well all for one fixed price ($28). The area waitress or waiter will come around and offer refills on both the food and drinks and deliver to your table. Service was friendly and quick. If one wants to indulge in traditional Southern cooking this is the place. The 1784 pub ( located in the oldest part of the tavern) offers wine, cider and local beers along with special events. There are several restored period buildings on the property one can visit including a gift shop housed in one of the old historic structures. Michael Tavern, relocated and restored by Josephine Henderson back in 1927 to the current location, is a wonderful period landmark to stop in and enjoy some delicious Southern fare while taking a step back in time.

    The gift shop is so big. Lots to see. The store is nicely designed and clean…read more I was very happy to find a Fresh Cut Card. The lady was helpful in helping to pick the right one for a birthday card. The one I had was the smaller one but she went and got me a big one. For $5 more it was so much nicer. My friend loved it. If you are in the area, you should stop in. I am visiting from NC but plan to go back in Sept and try the restaurant.

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    Michie Tavern - Warm inviting fireplace

    Warm inviting fireplace

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    Orange Dream, orange soda with vanilla ice cream

    Michie Tavern - One of the first floor dining rooms

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    One of the first floor dining rooms

    Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area

    Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area

    4.3(4 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    The camp site was really nice for tent campin. Restrooms were clean and stocked. The staff were…read moregreat. The lake was a terrible disappointment, it smelled bad and is no longer properly taken care of.

    Located within the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area is great spot within reach of a number of hiking…read moretrails, a lake for swimming, and a wonderful camping ground suitable for casual campers/families. The lake was perfect for swimming in: great temperature, clean, and a lot of grassy shore space along the side. There was large grass areas where one could play frisbee or do other outdoor games. The campground is well-maintained, clean, and has a number of amenities that make camping convenient. Campers have access to flush toilets as well as showers. The facilities aren't particularly fancy but it's camping -- if you wanted fancy, you should stay indoors :) Prices were reasonable as well. $15 a night for a single site. Single site campsites come with a large parking space, a picnic table, and a firepit. Most of the spots are well shaded, and there is easily enough space for a large family tent or a few smaller tents. The campground has access to a number of trail heads and within a short driving distance, even more trails are available. Some trails are short and suitable for beginning hikers, others more challenging with steep inclines and a number of switchbacks up the mountain. Some are also perfect for day hikes as well. Located nearby is the Appalachian Trail as well as the James River (one can rent kayaks, canoes, etc.). The campground is nearby to Natural Bridge, VA -- which has a large natural bridge one can pay to see -- and Lexington, VA -- which has a cute downtown area to walk through and some nice restaurants to eat at.

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    Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area
    Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area
    Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area

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    Wilderness Canoe Company

    Wilderness Canoe Company

    4.1(14 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We went canoeing today and had a wonderful experience! We got there a bit early (9:20) but they…read moreopened right on time at 9:30 for us to pick up our canoes. The drive over to the start of our day trip was pleasant in an air conditioned van and the guide driving us pointed out baby deer and an eagle's nest which was awesome. The canoeing day itself was beautiful and the trip was just the right length for us. There were four adults in our group-- I think with kids you would want to ask for a closer drop off point because it was a LOT of paddling. The canoes were nice and they helped us carry them down to the launch point and gave us a run down of the rapids we would pass which was helpful to avoid overly shallow or rocky areas. We were the only ones canoeing that day which was so nice! I would love to do this again in the fall when the leaves are changing!

    Loved the rafting and the beautiful spot they have on the James River. The campground has very…read moreclean portable toilets. There is ample shade so during the hot summer months, you're sheltered from the sun. We camped right on the water at Campsite 6 hearing the river as we slept. We could have camped up a bit as the site is large. We could swim from the site. Floating down the James River rafting was super beautiful and relaxing. Any age can do this really. Water was low but still fun.

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    Wilderness Canoe Company - Saturn 9.5 raft. Fun, relaxing float great for the family.

    Saturn 9.5 raft. Fun, relaxing float great for the family.

    Wilderness Canoe Company - This was in one of the canals we found

    This was in one of the canals we found

    Wilderness Canoe Company - Nice little beach if you want to stop

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    Nice little beach if you want to stop

    Natural Bridge State Park - Mushrooms

    Natural Bridge State Park

    4.8(39 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Natural Bridge State Park is much bigger than I thought. When you get there, you go into the…read moreVisitor's Center/ Gift Shop, pay the small fee and start your hike. The main star of the park is the natural bridge itself. It's probably a shorter walk to the natural bridge than it is around the gift shop. I did the Cedar Creek Trail which is only 1 mile long and relatively flat from the natural bridge to the end at the waterfall. The trail is paved a lot of the way and well maintained the rest. Along the way there is a small cave that you can explore, a creak to just sit and relax, and lots of historical markers along the way. I had no idea that Thoms Jefferson once owned this land and the natural bridge itself. There is an urban legend that George Washington carved his initials in the bridge (along with a gazillion others). This hike is quite relaxing and easy to do. We saw a deer along the trail that was less than 10 feet from me and could care less that I was there. There are several other hikes that time didn't permit me to take. These trails will take you to other waterfalls, caverns and even a 2 mile frisbee golf trail. The natural bridge is a must see as it is absolutely gorgeous but next time, I will make time for the rest.

    Such a cute little area with the natural bridge. There is a Virginia state fee for adult to enter,…read moreit's nine dollars per person. If you've actually bought something from REI, the receipt concern as a free admission to the park. You'll have to check the fine print. I don't know if there's a minimum spin, but I know that last I went to REI one of the front desk workers told me that the receipt would serve as my admission. And indeed covered it so I paid $0 more entrance to the park To get to the start, you have to go down some stairs, but I did over here a couple of groups at depending on if you need, they can drive you to the start. Natural Bridge had a couple of chairs so I'm assuming that a tour or they are just spots for people to rest. If you continue walking down the trail, you'll also find some other school spots like the saltwater cave, the ghost river, and Lace Falls. When I went a couple days ago, there has been a drought which has caused lace falls to be a bit smaller than normal. The ghost River was a surprisingly cool attraction. As soon as you start walking close to the hole, you can feel the cool breeze and hear the gush of the water. Where the river starts and where the river hint, we have no idea but it's a cool thing to check out.

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    Natural Bridge State Park - Preparing to stock Cedar Creek for kids fishing tomorrow

    Preparing to stock Cedar Creek for kids fishing tomorrow

    Natural Bridge State Park - The bridge lit up for Christmas

    The bridge lit up for Christmas

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