- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Natural Bridge, Virginia, including 27 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lexington, Bedford and Lynchburg.
- From Natural Bridge Zoo to Enchanted Castle Studios, the Natural Bridge area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Family Fun Center, Zoos and Caverns & Caves.
- Named for the gorge and National Historic Landmark of the same name, the city of Natural Bridge is a scenic tourist community located in central Virginia. The main point of interest is the limestone bridge, with others including explorable caverns, local museums, natural parks, a zoo, quaint shops and nearby woodlands.
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The Natural Bridge Zoo is rather small when compared to other zoos and acts as a sanctuary for several animals. Animal encounters can be arranged at the zoo, including elephant rides and the ability to feed certain creatures such as giraffes.
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Visitors can view a diverse collection of fiberglass sculptures made by Mark Cline at Enchanted Castle Studios. Visitors can still view sculptures, but the location suffered a major fire in 2001 that shut down all other attractions.
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There is a lot to learn from a hike though the caverns by the Natural Bridge. Guides describe the history of the caverns as well as the bridge, which has been included as a one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World.'
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The only drive-thru zoo in the state is the Virginia Safari Park. Over 1,000 exotic animals from six different continents are contained in the 180-acre park that also includes a walk-thru area and petting zoo.
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Originally an April Fool's prank conducted by Mark Cline, Foamhenge has become a popular attraction for visitors since it is free to view. The site is an exact replica of the Stonehenge site in Britain and is easily accessible along the roadside of U.S. 11.
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The stone archway that is known as The Natural Bridge of Virginia serves as a main outdoor landmark in the state. It is 20 stories tall and 100 feet wide then 40 feet thick, and the stone monument is accessible by a smooth nature trail.
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Tours of the Natural Bridge Wax Museum can be included with admission to see the Natural Bridge. Figurines and scenes from the history of Virginia are included in the museum as is the history of the landmark itself.
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Live butterflies are held within a climate-controlled indoor garden at the Butterflies at the Bridge attraction. Hundreds of butterflies from around the world and the local region are housed in the building with an open-air setting to come face-to-face with the creatures.
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PO Box 87, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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One of the largest collections of childhood toys and memorabilia is housed at The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia. A wide variety of games, toys, and relics from childhood contained in the collection date back to 1740 and even include modern collectibles.
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For a plethora of toy choices there is the Toy Museum Natural Bridge which is a toy museum that features toys from different eras. There are many from different decades of recent history, including toys from popular movies.