| in the shenandoah valley with views of purgatory mountain, this casual inn is less than a mile from the james river, 9 miles from natural bridge of virginia and 11 miles from jefferson national forest. the straightforward rooms, accessed by external corridors, have vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, en suite bathrooms, free wifi and tvs; some also include minifridges and microwaves. there's a seasonal outdoor pool, a lawn with adirondack chairs and an on-site restaurant.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 32 min
Natural Bridge State Park (13 min)
Rugged state park known for its 215-ft. bridge-shaped gorge, karst landscape, valley & forest. Devils Marbleyard (30 min)
Hiking and outdoor recreation Cave Mountain Lake (26 min)
Lake and camping Buchanan Swinging Bridge (6 min) Blue Ridge Vineyard (26 min)
Winery and wine Caverns at Natural Bridge (13 min)
Cave and nature Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (24 min) Virginia Safari Park (24 min)
Drive-through safari with free-roaming elk, gazelle, zebra & other exotic fauna, plus a petting zoo. Bearwallow Gap (15 min)
Outdoor recreation and camping Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead (37 min) Apple Orchard Mountain (42 min) Harkening Hill (39 min) Dinosaur Kingdom II (13 min)
Union Army soldiers battle large model dinosaurs at this offbeat attraction with wooded trails. Natural Bridge Zoo (13 min)
Privately-owned zoo with interactive experiences including elephant rides, feedings & a petting zoo. | 
