Venture Nearly 35 Floors Below The Earth At These One Of A Kind Caverns In Virginia
By Beth|Published January 09, 2019
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Did you realize that the deepest caverns on the East Coast are located right here in Virginia? The caverns at Natural Bridge are located 34 floors beneath the Earth’s surface and reveal a world all their own. You can embark on a 45-minute tour and explore all that this surreal landscape has to offer.
Welcome to the Caverns at Natural Bridge. Open year round, this unique natural attraction provides an opportunity to explore a new world below the Earth's surface.
As you descend down into the cavern system, you'll notice the temperature drop or rise, depending on the time of year you visit. Year round, the cavern measures 54 degrees.
Inside the cave, you'll find all sorts of unique rock formations. Flowstone, draperies, pools, stalactites, and stalagmites and other features will be pointed out to you by your tour guide.
You'll also move from "room" to "room," each with its own unique features. Visitors especially love this cavern system because it truly feels as though you're discovering the caverns for the first time. Talk about an adventure!
Needless to say, exploring Virginia’s deepest cavern system is a bucket-list worthy activity. To learn more about this adventure, you can visit the tourism website here. The Caverns at Natural Bridge can be found at 15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.