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Shenandoah Valley

Natural Bridge Caverns

U.S. 11 & 130; Exits 175 & 180 off I-81,
Natural Bridge 24578; 540-291-2482;
www.naturalbridgeva.com.
Tour the Caverns when visiting The Natural
Bridge and save.b $

The Natural Bridge of Virginia

The Reeves Center

Washington and Lee University, Lexington
24450; 540-458-8034;
http://reevescenter.wlu.edu.
Wide collection of Chinese porcelain,
European ceramics, Louise Herreshoff
paintings. I

U.S. 11 & 130; exits 175 & 180 off I-81,
Natural Bridge 24578; 540-291-2121 or
800-533-1410; www.NaturalBridgeVA.com.
Natural Wonder, Natural Beauty! Visit the
monumental National Historic Landmark that
soars high over Cedar Creek and discover
why photos don't do it justice, and why the
awe-struck Thomas Jefferson bought it. Follow
the Cedar Creek Nature Trail beyond The
Natural Bridge to the Monacan Indian Village,
and Lace Falls. Also explore Natural Bridge
Caverns, Butterflies at the Bridge, and more all on one admission. Ijb $

Rockbridge Historical Society Museum

Natural Bridge Speedway

South Main St., Lexington 24450;
540-463-3777; www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Stonewall Jackson, 144 Confederate veterans,
two Virginia governors buried here.b

168 N. Dry Well Rd., Natural Bridge 24578;
540-291-2856; www.nbspeedway.com.
Fastest 3/8-mile dirt track in the Shenandoah
Valley! $

Natural Bridge Zoo

5784 Swayouth Lee High, Natural Bridge
24578; 540-291-2420;
www.naturalbridgezoo.com.
Elephant rides, white tiger, giraffes, bears,
monkeys. Pet and feed.b $

Start Exploring.

101 E. Washington St., Lexington 24450;
540-464-1058; www.rockhist.org.
Virginia's oldest and largest county historical
society. Museum, library, genealogy, gardens.

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Stonewall Jackson House

8 East Washington St., Lexington 24450;
540-464-7704; www.stonewalljackson.org.
Guided tours of the only home Stonewall
Jackson ever owned.b $

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery

Theater at Lime Kiln

607 Borden Rd., Lexington 24450;
P.O. Box 1244; 540-463-7088;
www.theateratlimekiln.com.
Concerts and theater performed in a 19thcentury lime kiln quarry. Ib $

The River is Calling
Botetourt County's greatest natural
treasure is more accessible than ever
on the Upper James River Water Trail.
www.UpperJamesRiverWaterTrail.com

A Taste of the Good Life

Virginia Horse Center

487 Maury River Rd., Lexington 24450;
540-464-2950; www.horsecenter.org.
A leading equestrian facility hosting over 90
events annually. Ib

Virginia Military Institute Museum

Jackson Memorial Hall, 415 Letcher Ave.,
Lexington 24450; 540-464-7334;
www.vmi.edu/museum.
Featuring Stonewall Jackson's military uniform
and a rare gun collection. Ib

Virginia Safari Park

I-81 exits 180/180-B, Natural Bridge 24578;
P.O. Box 147 - 229 Safari Ln.; 540-291-3205;
www.virginiasafaripark.com.
Virginia's only drive-thru zoo! 180 acres, 1,000
animals, three miles of roads. Feed giraffe,
bison, elk, camel, ostrich and more! Petting
zoo, gift shop, picnic area. Open mid-MarchNovember. Ib $

The Vista Links

100 Vista Links Dr., Buena Vista 24450;
540-261-4653; www.thevistalinks.com.
18-hole par 72 championship golf course with
panoramic mountain views. $

Wade's Mill

55 Kennedy-Wade's Mill Loop, Raphine
24472; 540-348-1400 or 800-290-1400;
www.wadesmill.com.
Historic water-powered gristmill, gift
shop, whole-grain flours; cooking classes
available.b

Mountain

Getaway

The Wine Trail of Botetourt County
features three family-run wineries that
offer tours, tastings and special events.
www.BotetourtWineTrail.com

Classic American Experience
The Downtowns of Botetourt offer
a nostalgic journey through three
charming Blue Ridge Mountain towns.

Free!

www.DowntownsofBotetourt.com

For a free Visitor Guide,
call 540.473.1167 or visit
www.ExploreBotetourt.com

www.visitvablueridge.com
800.635.5535

RegisteR online to win a
Blue Ridge Mountains getaway.

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http://www.horsecenter.org http://www.naturalbridgeva.com http://reevescenter.wlu.edu http://www.vmi.edu/museum http://www.NaturalBridgeVA.com http://www.rockhist.org http://www.virginiasafaripark.com http://www.stonewalljackson.org http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com http://www.nbspeedway.com http://www.thevistalinks.com http://www.theateratlimekiln.com http://www.naturalbridgezoo.com http://www.wadesmill.com http://www.UpperJamesRiverWaterTrail.com http://www.BotetourtWineTrail.com http://www.DowntownsofBotetourt.com http://www.ExploreBotetourt.com http://www.visitvablueridge.com

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