Directly beneath the Natural Bridge arch — the deepest commercial cavern on the East Coast, opened to the public in 1977 and reaching 34 stories below the surface. The formations are younger and more delicate than Luray’s, with an emphasis on flowstone and drapery. The guided tour covers about a third of a mile underground. Combine it with the Natural Bridge state park above for a full day of geology.
Quick facts
- ·Caverns at Natural Bridge sit directly beneath the Natural Bridge arch.
- ·Opened to the public in 1977; the deepest commercial cavern on the East Coast, reaching 34 stories below the surface.
- ·Formations emphasize flowstone and drapery — younger and more delicate than Luray's.
- ·The guided tour covers about a third of a mile underground.
- ·Visitor tip: combine with Natural Bridge State Park above for a full day of geology.
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