New River Gorge National Park

Steve’s take

America's newest national park, and you drive right past it on I-77. The New River Gorge Bridge is the third-highest bridge in the country — 876 feet above the river — and there's a boardwalk trail where you can walk underneath it and look straight down. Your kids will either love it or grip your arm so hard they leave marks. The visitor center overlook is a quick stop, but if you have time, the short hike to Long Point gives you the iconic bridge photo. Free admission. It's a national park, people.