Things To See and Do
Lee Chapel and Museum
A National Historic Landmark located on the campus of Washington and Lee University.
11 University Place
Lexington, VA 244550
Stonewall Jackson House
A museum dedicated to the preservation of Stonewall Jackson’s home and its collections.
8 East Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
http://www.stonewalljackson.org/
George C. Marshall Museum
http://www.marshallfoundation.org/museum/index.html
Cyrus McCormick’s Farm
Home of Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical grain reaper. Free admission!
128 McCormick’s Farm Circle
Raphine, VA 24472
http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com/attractionsb.asp?id=16
Natural Bridge
Visit one of the natural wonders of the world! Enjoy walking tours, museums and trails.
15 Appledore Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/
Virginia Safari Park
Virginia’s only drive-thru zoo makes for a fun-filled family outing!
229 Safari Park
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
http://www.virginiasafaripark.com/
Goshen Pass
Great Valley Brewery
Hull’s Drive-In Theater
Lime Kiln Theater (summer concert series at the best venue in Virginia!)
Rockbridge Vineyards
Virginia Horse Center
Virginia Military Institute
Washington & Lee University
Historic Lexington Shopping: some of my favorites- Alvin-Dennis, Cabell Gallery, Ladles & Linens, Lex Running Shop, Clover, Pumpkinseeds, Pappagallo, Hamric & Sheridan Jewelers, Old Lex Mercantile and Washington Street Purveyors.
Lexington Dining (some of my favorites!)
-Southern Inn http://southerninn.com/
-Taps http://thegeorges.com/taps/ (my favorite happy hour spot!)
-Heliotrope https://www.facebook.com/heliotropebrew/ (locally brewed beer and amazing pizza)
-Legendary Eats https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryEatsLex (NY style bagels and fab sandwiches)
-Red Hen http://www.redhenlex.com/draft/main.html
-Bistro on Main http://www.bistro-lexington.com/
-Pronto Caffe & Gelateria https://prontogelateria.com
-Pure Eats http://pure-eats.com/ (homemade specialty donuts daily)
-Blue Sky Bakery
-Frank’s Pizza & Subs
-The Palms (a Lexington staple)
-Sweet Things (try the Mint Chocolate Chip or the Black Raspberry)