New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

A must-see tourist attraction in West Virginia is the New River Gorge Bridge. While this road trip stop is far from the normal “world’s largest things” we write about here, it’s an impressive site and not to be missed if driving through the area.

New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

The bridge was built in 1977 to connect the hills on either side of the New River Gorge. At the time this 876-foot tall bridge was the world’s longest single-span arch bridge made of steel but has since been surpassed by four others in China (Ping’nan Third Bridge, Chaotianmen Bridge, Lupu Bridge, and Bosideng Bridge). But it is the longest single-span steel arch bridge in the United States and, at 3,030 feet long, is the third highest bridge in the United States.

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Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

In 2005 the New River Gorge Bridge was featured on the West Virginia state quarter released by the US Mint and in 2013 it was listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places as a significant historic resource.

New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

Every year in October the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce welcomes visitors to the annual Bridge Day: the only day of the year that it is legal to BASE jump from the property (and the only day of the year foot traffic is permitted on the normally vehicle-only bridge).

New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

Visit the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and the National Park Service Overlook for a breathtaking view of the bridge or drive Fayette Station Road to see it from below.

New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia

New River Gorge Bridge

Address: US-19, Victor, WV
Hours: Always visible and drivable
Cost: Free to See

Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Address: 62 Visitor Center Rd, Lansing, WV
Hours: 9am-5pm, daily
Cost: Free to See


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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.