Natural Bridge of Virginia
A 215-ft limestone arch Jefferson once owned
A 215-foot natural limestone arch that a young George Washington reputedly surveyed and Thomas Jefferson later bought — sacred to the Monacan people and once counted among the wonders of the natural world. US-11 still crosses right over the top.
The shot
The arch from the creek path below.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Lexington
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Shenandoah Valley
- Foamhenge nearby
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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