Jane's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyBlue Ridge Mountains
Regularly selected by various publications as one of the “Best Small Towns in America”. Great shopping, antiquing, and dining. Home to both Virginia Military Academy (VMI) and Washington and Lee University. Too many historic sites to list.
49 locals recommend
Lexington
Regularly selected by various publications as one of the “Best Small Towns in America”. Great shopping, antiquing, and dining. Home to both Virginia Military Academy (VMI) and Washington and Lee University. Too many historic sites to list.
Natural Bridge Zoo
5784 S Lee HwyWilderness Canoe Company
631 James River RdThis is an excellent visitor center and also a convenient entry into the Blue Ridge Parkway for sightseeing and hiking opportunities.
6 locals recommend
James River Visitor Center
Milepost 63.6 Blue Ridge ParkwayThis is an excellent visitor center and also a convenient entry into the Blue Ridge Parkway for sightseeing and hiking opportunities.
Wonderful byway on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a seasonally-open restaurant (one of the few on the actual parkway) with excellent food. The lunch buffet is delicious and affordable.
42 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter Lodge
85554 Blue Ridge PkwyWonderful byway on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a seasonally-open restaurant (one of the few on the actual parkway) with excellent food. The lunch buffet is delicious and affordable.
Bedford, VA had the most losses from a single city on D-Day than any other American City. This is a monument to ALL D-Day Veterans and an excellent educational opportunity.
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirBedford, VA had the most losses from a single city on D-Day than any other American City. This is a monument to ALL D-Day Veterans and an excellent educational opportunity.
Fishing
Great fly fishing spot.
Guys Run
Hiking
Unique hiking opportunity off of Petites Gap Rd not far from the lodge. Moderate difficulty and personally check it out prior to bringing small children.
38 locals recommend
Devils Marbleyard
Unique hiking opportunity off of Petites Gap Rd not far from the lodge. Moderate difficulty and personally check it out prior to bringing small children.
Premier hiking trail in the United States, running from Maine to Georgia. While the trail is less than three miles from our lodge, it is difficult to access through our location in the National Forest. It is easier to drive and park to an access point and then hike as far and as long as you like. The most convenient point is Apple Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can also check out the local AT club website for more information.
https://www.nbatc.org/nbatcMapNew.html
84 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Premier hiking trail in the United States, running from Maine to Georgia. While the trail is less than three miles from our lodge, it is difficult to access through our location in the National Forest. It is easier to drive and park to an access point and then hike as far and as long as you like. The most convenient point is Apple Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can also check out the local AT club website for more information.
https://www.nbatc.org/nbatcMapNew.html