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New River Gorge Bridge
Massive steel arch bridge spanning the New River.
One of the highest vehicular bridges in the world.
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Should you go?

- Vibe
- Architecture · Scenic
- Good for
- Families, Anyone who wants fresh air
- Best time
- Daylight hours; early or late for softer light and fewer people.
- Weather
- Mostly outdoors — check the forecast before you go.
- Plan for
- ~30 min visit (estimate)
- Checked
- Editorial listing — not yet checked by Rovari