Natural Bridge State Park / Photo by Scott Tribble
Natural Bridge is a 215-foot natural arch in Rockbridge County. Thomas Jefferson was so smitten with the geological formation that he purchased the land from King George III and used it as a personal retreat. He referred to Natural Bridge as “the most Sublime of nature’s works.”
The property is now a state park, and, in order to lay eyes on Natural Bridge, you’ll first need to buy a ticket. Once you’re on the grounds, you also can walk a series of short trails that allow you to take in waterfalls and wildlife.