the straightforward rooms have free wifi, satellite tv, desks and coffeemakers; some rooms add balconies with mountain views or patios. adjacent to natural bridge historic landmark and the caverns at natural bridge, this stately redbrick hotel with views of the blue ridge mountains is 5 miles from virginia safari park. amenities include a formal restaurant, a deli, a cafe and a tavern, in addition to access to the caverns (surcharge), scenic hiking trails, educational facilities, and conference and event space. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. single-room cottages available on the property Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 39 min
Stonewall Jackson House (19 min) Historic 1800s home of a renowned Confederate general, featuring period furnishings & guided tours. Virginia Safari Park (15 min) Drive-through safari with free-roaming elk, gazelle, zebra & other exotic fauna, plus a petting zoo. Natural Bridge State Park (2 min) Rugged state park known for its 215-ft. bridge-shaped gorge, karst landscape, valley & forest. Buck Hill Trail (7 min) Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden (20 min) Garden, nature, and park James River Face Wilderness (22 min) Wilderness, backpacking, and hiking Caverns at Natural Bridge (12 min) Cave and nature Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead (49 min) Thunder Ridge (42 min) Devils Marbleyard (19 min) Hiking and outdoor recreation Cave Mountain Lake (15 min) Lake and camping Natural Bridge Zoo (2 min) Privately-owned zoo with interactive experiences including elephant rides, feedings & a petting zoo. Dinosaur Kingdom II (2 min) Union Army soldiers battle large model dinosaurs at this offbeat attraction with wooded trails. Apple Orchard Mountain (48 min) Lee Chapel & Museum (20 min) 19th-century campus auditorium hosting events & a museum featuring exhibitions about Robert E. Lee. |