The Best of Lexington, Virginia
Favorite Hikes
This is our #1 pick for Favorite Hikes! A unique hike with an amazing view at the end!
Gradual incline with bouldering at the end. Moderate Level.
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Devils Marbleyard
This is our #1 pick for Favorite Hikes! A unique hike with an amazing view at the end!
Gradual incline with bouldering at the end. Moderate Level.
This hike is especially perfect on a hot day. A beautiful waterfall and swimming hole at the end, makes it a fun way to spend a day!
Not a hard hike, but a little longer than others(about 2miles). The trail does require travelers to cross the creek 3 different times . Make sure to wear shoes that are able to get wet! Allow at least 4hrs for this hike!
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Saint Mary's Wilderness
This hike is especially perfect on a hot day. A beautiful waterfall and swimming hole at the end, makes it a fun way to spend a day!
Not a hard hike, but a little longer than others(about 2miles). The trail does require travelers to cross the creek 3 different times . Make sure to wear shoes that are able to get wet! Allow at least 4hrs for this hike!
This hike is nicknamed "Little Switzerland" because the view is truly incredible. It is well worth the 40min drive to hike it! However, the road up is not the best and must be taken slow!
Moderate hiking level.
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Cole Mountain
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThis hike is nicknamed "Little Switzerland" because the view is truly incredible. It is well worth the 40min drive to hike it! However, the road up is not the best and must be taken slow!
Moderate hiking level.
This is an easy, beautiful nature walk. Perfect for a bike ride!! A long portion of this trail runs along the Maury River. It is a local favorite!
Easy and perfect for small children!
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Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailThis is an easy, beautiful nature walk. Perfect for a bike ride!! A long portion of this trail runs along the Maury River. It is a local favorite!
Easy and perfect for small children!
Goshen Pass Trailhead
A STUNNING walk and picnic area! HIGHLY recommend!
Breweries/Wineries
Our #1 pick for local brewery! Everything on tap is excellent, with amazing views!
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Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley LnOur #1 pick for local brewery! Everything on tap is excellent, with amazing views!
Delicious hard cider with a fun, unique atmosphere! We can't recommend Halcyon Days Cider enough!
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Halcyon Days Cider Co
4135 S Lee HwyDelicious hard cider with a fun, unique atmosphere! We can't recommend Halcyon Days Cider enough!
This beer on tap will not disappoint!! A local favorite!
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Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnThis beer on tap will not disappoint!! A local favorite!
A local winery in a beautiful setting. The wine and beer are both handcrafted on site!
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Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdA local winery in a beautiful setting. The wine and beer are both handcrafted on site!
Favorite Attractions
Our #1 pick for local attractions and a must see. The Natural Bridge is truly an amazing sight! We can't recommend a visit to the Bridge enough!!
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Natural Bridge Állami Park
6477 S Lee HwyOur #1 pick for local attractions and a must see. The Natural Bridge is truly an amazing sight! We can't recommend a visit to the Bridge enough!!
A memorable attraction that will stand out!! Drive through to see exotic animals and a chance to see them up close!
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Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnA memorable attraction that will stand out!! Drive through to see exotic animals and a chance to see them up close!
A small lake that is perfect for swimming and relaxing. A sandy beach for sandcastles. Usually very quiet!
$8.00 per carload
**GPS will tell you to take a left out of the lake when returning to the yurt. Taking a right is the better way to go... the GPS should then recalculate and get you back on track!**
Cave Mountain Lake
A small lake that is perfect for swimming and relaxing. A sandy beach for sandcastles. Usually very quiet!
$8.00 per carload
**GPS will tell you to take a left out of the lake when returning to the yurt. Taking a right is the better way to go... the GPS should then recalculate and get you back on track!**
We love to walk Washington & Lee campus. Beautiful and historic buildings all throughout make it such a lovely place to go for a stroll.
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Washington and Lee University
19 Letcher AveWe love to walk Washington & Lee campus. Beautiful and historic buildings all throughout make it such a lovely place to go for a stroll.
Strolling through VMI campus is a family favorite of ours!! The buildings and architecture is an amazing sight. It makes for a fun walk whatever the season!
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Virginia Military Institute
319 VMI ParadeStrolling through VMI campus is a family favorite of ours!! The buildings and architecture is an amazing sight. It makes for a fun walk whatever the season!
A unique and fun experience! One of the last Drive-in movie theaters in Virginia! Showing movies in a beautiful outdoor setting. Movie scheduling and ticketing information at hullsdrivein.com
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Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyA unique and fun experience! One of the last Drive-in movie theaters in Virginia! Showing movies in a beautiful outdoor setting. Movie scheduling and ticketing information at hullsdrivein.com
A unique woodland and play park on the outskirts of Lexington. Our children love to spend hours playing in the creeks and in the mud kitchen! Boxerwood.org for more details!
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Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross RdA unique woodland and play park on the outskirts of Lexington. Our children love to spend hours playing in the creeks and in the mud kitchen! Boxerwood.org for more details!
A great way to canoe or kayak on the James River as it goes through the Blue Ridge! Buchanan is about 20 miles from Lexington. https://canoevirginia.net/
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Twin River Outfitters
640 Lowe StA great way to canoe or kayak on the James River as it goes through the Blue Ridge! Buchanan is about 20 miles from Lexington. https://canoevirginia.net/
Provides a World-Class Facility Hosting Regional,
National, and International Equestrian Events.
https://vahorsecenter.org/
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Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdProvides a World-Class Facility Hosting Regional,
National, and International Equestrian Events.
https://vahorsecenter.org/
Horseback Riding!!
Offering trail rides and riding lessons! No experience necessary. Open by reservation. Call for prices and availability.
1236 Padgetts Hill Rd.
Natural Bridge, Va
Please call Tish Vest to schedule an apt:
(Five-Four-Zero)
Five-Seven-Zero-Three-Seven-One-Eight
1236 Padgetts Hill Rd
1236 Padgetts Hill RoadHorseback Riding!!
Offering trail rides and riding lessons! No experience necessary. Open by reservation. Call for prices and availability.
1236 Padgetts Hill Rd.
Natural Bridge, Va
Please call Tish Vest to schedule an apt:
(Five-Four-Zero)
Five-Seven-Zero-Three-Seven-One-Eight
Lake Robertson is a 75-acre recreation area (with ~500 acres maintained by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for hunting) featuring a 26-acre lake with boat rentals, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic shelters, 53 tent and full hook up sites, cabin, and eight intersecting hiking trails.
Lake Robertson, Virginia 24450, Egyesült Államok
Lake Robertson is a 75-acre recreation area (with ~500 acres maintained by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for hunting) featuring a 26-acre lake with boat rentals, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic shelters, 53 tent and full hook up sites, cabin, and eight intersecting hiking trails.
Restaurants
A great place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Their doughnuts are a local favorite!
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Pure Eats
107 N Main StA great place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Their doughnuts are a local favorite!
A fun diner that is casual and fun! It really is pink, so you can't miss it when you pass it! We recommend the milkshakes!
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The Pink Cadillac Diner
4347 S Lee HwyA fun diner that is casual and fun! It really is pink, so you can't miss it when you pass it! We recommend the milkshakes!
Authentic Thai food at reasonable prices. A local favorite!
This restaurant is not open on Monday and Tuesday!
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NapaThai Cuisine
24 N Main StAuthentic Thai food at reasonable prices. A local favorite!
This restaurant is not open on Monday and Tuesday!
Our Favorite Breakfast place in Lexington! Freshly baked sourdough breads and delicious coffee, makes this a personal favorite!
Seasons' Yield Bakery and Cafe at Haywood's
Our Favorite Breakfast place in Lexington! Freshly baked sourdough breads and delicious coffee, makes this a personal favorite!
Our favorite wood fired pizza in town! A family favorite!
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Salerno Pizzeria, Bar and Bistro
115 S Jefferson StOur favorite wood fired pizza in town! A family favorite!
A perfect spot for lunch!! A wide variety of sandwiches to choose from!! A great place for families!
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Macado's
30 N Main StA perfect spot for lunch!! A wide variety of sandwiches to choose from!! A great place for families!
TAPS
11 N Main StA great dinner choice located on Main Street in downtown Lexington!
Coffee & Treats
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe is tied for our #1 pick for treats in Downtown Lexington.
This ice cream is handmade and hard to beat any day, but especially hot, summer days!
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Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
106 W Washington StSweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe is tied for our #1 pick for treats in Downtown Lexington.
This ice cream is handmade and hard to beat any day, but especially hot, summer days!
Delicious handmade chocolate.
Their grab bags or their mess ups are cheaper and taste just as good!
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Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company
786 W Nelson StDelicious handmade chocolate.
Their grab bags or their mess ups are cheaper and taste just as good!
Open from 7am-2pm for coffee, pastries, and seasonal items!! We highly recommend this delicious bakery!
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Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StOpen from 7am-2pm for coffee, pastries, and seasonal items!! We highly recommend this delicious bakery!
Pronto Caffé & Gelateria
26 S Main StDelicious Gelato and Coffee!
Shopping
Our #1 pick for local grocery store that carries speciality meats and groceries.
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Cattleman's Market
538 E Midland TrailOur #1 pick for local grocery store that carries speciality meats and groceries.
A family run farm that makes brick fired artisan breads and pastries every other weekend.
We highly recommend this sweet bakery!
https://seasonsyieldfarm.com/shop/
seasons yield farm
165 Oakland CirA family run farm that makes brick fired artisan breads and pastries every other weekend.
We highly recommend this sweet bakery!
https://seasonsyieldfarm.com/shop/
Herman's Produce
14 Quarry LnOur favorite place to get fresh fruits and vegetables!
Sightseeing
Beautiful and scenic! The Maury River runs through this mountain pass making it a great place for swimming, fishing, kayaking and picnicking! The perfect place to spend a hot summer afternoon, cooling off in the cool, spring fed, mountain river.
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Goshen Pass
Beautiful and scenic! The Maury River runs through this mountain pass making it a great place for swimming, fishing, kayaking and picnicking! The perfect place to spend a hot summer afternoon, cooling off in the cool, spring fed, mountain river.
Discover Lexington's unique history by horse-drawn carriage. This 45 minute, narrated tour takes passengers through historic Lexington.
Tours run April 1-Oct. 31 and are weather permitting.
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Lexington Carriage Company
106 E Washington StDiscover Lexington's unique history by horse-drawn carriage. This 45 minute, narrated tour takes passengers through historic Lexington.
Tours run April 1-Oct. 31 and are weather permitting.
Founded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade’s Mill is Virginia’s oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill.
Come to historic Wade’s Mill to create your own modern small and simple, fresh and “free from” stone-ground grains tradition.
https://www.wadesmill.com/
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Wade's Mill (closed to the public until April 3, 2021)
55 Kennedy Wades Mill LoopFounded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade’s Mill is Virginia’s oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill.
Come to historic Wade’s Mill to create your own modern small and simple, fresh and “free from” stone-ground grains tradition.
https://www.wadesmill.com/
Douthat állami park
14239 Douthat State Park Rd