Elizabeth’s guidebook for Lexington, VA
Food scene
Walking distance from our place. Family friendly with tons of boardgames and such. Live music. Also has corn hole outside. Great views of the mountains and rolling hills outside.
68 residents recomanen
Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnWalking distance from our place. Family friendly with tons of boardgames and such. Live music. Also has corn hole outside. Great views of the mountains and rolling hills outside.
Frank's Pizza & Subs
511 E Nelson StNapaThai Cuisine
24 N Main StAuthentic Thai
Macado's
30 N Main StGood food and drinks.
Pure Eats
107 N Main StAmazing homemade doughnuts
Don Tequila's
487 E Nelson StGreat Mexican food and great prices
Pronto Caffé & Gelateria
26 S Main StFoothill Momma's BBQ Juke Joint
141 E Midland TrailThe Pink Cadillac Diner
4347 S Lee Hwy15 minute drive
Southern Inn Restaurant
37 S Main StAmazing food. Great place for a date night.
Lexington Artists Co-op
9 W Washington StBlue Sky Bakery
125 W Nelson Steverything is fresh
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
106 W Washington StJJ's Meat Shak
1607 Magnolia AveSalerno Pizzeria, Bar and Bistro
115 S Jefferson StThe Red Hen
11 E Washington StEverything is from local farms
Canton Chinese Restaurant
2172 Sycamore AveRocca Bar Ristorante
30 S Main StSweet Treats
19 W Washington StSushi Matsumoto
159 S Main StMano Taquería
3 W Nelson StSheridan Livery Inn
35 N Main StBistro On Main
8 N Main StHaywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StTAPS
11 N Main StShopping
Walking distance from our place (1 min. walk). They have a wide variety and great selection!
6 residents recomanen
Duke's Lexington Antique Center
30 Pinnacle LaneWalking distance from our place (1 min. walk). They have a wide variety and great selection!
Walkabout Outfitter
21 S Main StOutdoor clothing and equipment shop
Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company
786 W Nelson StChocolate shop
Pumpkinseeds
1 N Main StGift shop
Celtic Tides
23-A S Jefferson StGift shop
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
78 E Midland TrailOverstock items on major discount
Herman's Produce
14 Quarry LnMontebello Country Store
15072 Crabtree Falls HwyLayne's Country Store
9 Reservation LoopBlue Ridge Essentials
13 W Nelson StUnique Entertainment
Drive-in theatre and it's the Nation's first non-profit, community-owned drive-in theatre.
28 residents recomanen
Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyDrive-in theatre and it's the Nation's first non-profit, community-owned drive-in theatre.
The Virginia Horse Center is a 600 acre state-of-the-art environment for horse shows and other livestock events. The Virginia Horse Center has twelve show rings, including the 150' x 300' indoor Waldron Arena in the Howard P. Anderson Coliseum. There is a five mile cross country course, and such amenities as a campground, a restaurant and catering service with banquet facilities and a gift shop.
Hours: Mon - Fri
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
29 residents recomanen
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdThe Virginia Horse Center is a 600 acre state-of-the-art environment for horse shows and other livestock events. The Virginia Horse Center has twelve show rings, including the 150' x 300' indoor Waldron Arena in the Howard P. Anderson Coliseum. There is a five mile cross country course, and such amenities as a campground, a restaurant and catering service with banquet facilities and a gift shop.
Hours: Mon - Fri
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden RdReally cool live music venue.
Enter into a time tunnel and discover Stonewall Jackson battling a vicious spinosaurus! get surrounded by deadly meat eaters! See Abe Lincoln after he’s lassoed a pteranodon chewing up the Gettysburg address! witness a stegosaurus being milked! If you like prehistoric creatures and civil war history, you’ll flip out over Dinosaur Kingdom II!
12 residents recomanen
Dinosaur Kingdom II
5781 S Lee HwyEnter into a time tunnel and discover Stonewall Jackson battling a vicious spinosaurus! get surrounded by deadly meat eaters! See Abe Lincoln after he’s lassoed a pteranodon chewing up the Gettysburg address! witness a stegosaurus being milked! If you like prehistoric creatures and civil war history, you’ll flip out over Dinosaur Kingdom II!
Walk through dark streets and alley ways and in the very footsteps of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and his beloved horse, Traveler, as you listen to entertaining, enlightening, and eerie tales told to you by our professional tour guides.
Experience the nightly phenomena in the heart of the famous Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery.
Haunting Tales
17 S Randolph StWalk through dark streets and alley ways and in the very footsteps of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and his beloved horse, Traveler, as you listen to entertaining, enlightening, and eerie tales told to you by our professional tour guides.
Experience the nightly phenomena in the heart of the famous Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery.
Kids Playce
102 Wallace StVirginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnLexington Golf & Country Club
141 Country Club RdParc Jellystone de Yogi Bear a Natural Bridge
16 Recreation LnLexington Carriage Company
106 E Washington StVista Links Golf Course
100 Vista Links DriveZoo de Natural Bridge
5784 S Lee HwyNatural Bridge Dragstrip
168 Dry Well RdTrails, Hiking and Camping
It's near some cool hiking - Cole Mtn Trail and Mt Pleasant trail and you just have to walk in a little ways.
Hog Camp Gap
It's near some cool hiking - Cole Mtn Trail and Mt Pleasant trail and you just have to walk in a little ways.
Very close to our house and it's along the water.
It's a seven-mile, year-round public access walking trail between Lexington and Buena Vista, owned by Virginia Military Institute. The Trail easily breaks up for shorter hikes, with multiple entrances along the way. Its level path, shady stretches and lovely scenery make it an ideal outing for families.
24 residents recomanen
Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailVery close to our house and it's along the water.
It's a seven-mile, year-round public access walking trail between Lexington and Buena Vista, owned by Virginia Military Institute. The Trail easily breaks up for shorter hikes, with multiple entrances along the way. Its level path, shady stretches and lovely scenery make it an ideal outing for families.
Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross RdGreat place for families
Cole Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a 6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Vesuvius, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Cole Mountain Trail
Cole Mountain TrailCole Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a 6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Vesuvius, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
One of the area’s premiere trails, Mount Pleasant rewards hikers with panoramic views. The summit has two distinct rocky overlooks that offer panoramic views. There are several primitive campsites near the summit as well.
Mount Pleasant Trail is a loop. Upon parking, the trail goes both left and right (both blazed blue). The trail to the right is not as steep, follows an old fire road, and has several small streams to cross. The trail to the left is steeper and dry. Both trails lead to a saddle and the summit trail, and they are about the same distance.
Mount Pleasant Trail
Mount Pleasant TrailOne of the area’s premiere trails, Mount Pleasant rewards hikers with panoramic views. The summit has two distinct rocky overlooks that offer panoramic views. There are several primitive campsites near the summit as well.
Mount Pleasant Trail is a loop. Upon parking, the trail goes both left and right (both blazed blue). The trail to the right is not as steep, follows an old fire road, and has several small streams to cross. The trail to the left is steeper and dry. Both trails lead to a saddle and the summit trail, and they are about the same distance.
Want to scale the side of a rock face? If you do, I highly suggest adding this adventure to your list. Hiking to the marbleyard and back to the parking lot will have you at a 3 mile journey. How many hours will it take to hike the trail and tackle Antietam Quartzite boulders larger than cars you may ask? A strenuous 4 hours. Keep in mind there are no bathroom facilities provided.
Also great for camping.
Devil's Marbleyard Trail
Devil's Marbleyard TrailWant to scale the side of a rock face? If you do, I highly suggest adding this adventure to your list. Hiking to the marbleyard and back to the parking lot will have you at a 3 mile journey. How many hours will it take to hike the trail and tackle Antietam Quartzite boulders larger than cars you may ask? A strenuous 4 hours. Keep in mind there are no bathroom facilities provided.
Also great for camping.
Jordan's Point Park
Stono LaneGood place to take kids to play in the river
Brushy Hills Trailhead
1010 Union RunGood place to run or go mountain biking
Natural Bridge
Goshen Pass
River, beaches, & hiking Trail
Great place to swim, picnic, lay in the sun, bring your dog(s). There is one spot you can cliff jump into the water, but ask the locals where to land first.
16 residents recomanen
Panther Falls
Great place to swim, picnic, lay in the sun, bring your dog(s). There is one spot you can cliff jump into the water, but ask the locals where to land first.
Crabtree Falls
fishing, canoe rentals (or bring your own kayak) hiking trails and public pool.
10 residents recomanen
Lake Robertson Recreation Park
106 Lake Robertson Drfishing, canoe rentals (or bring your own kayak) hiking trails and public pool.
Cave Mountain Lake
Glen Maury Park
100 Maury River RdCoves del Pont Natural
6313 S Lee HwyWilderness Canoe Company
631 James River RdSightseeing
Visitor Center of Lexington
106 E Washington StGeorge C. Marshall Museum & Library
340 VMI ParadeTue - Sat
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Virginia Military Institute
319 VMI ParadeLee Chapel and Museum
100 N Jefferson StExperience family life on the eve of the American Civil War as you explore the finely preserved home and gardens of the man who became Stonewall Jackson.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
23 residents recomanen
Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington StExperience family life on the eve of the American Civil War as you explore the finely preserved home and gardens of the man who became Stonewall Jackson.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
314 S Main St
314 South Main StreetStonewall Jackson's Grave
340 VMI Parade
340 VMI ParadeGeorge C. Marshall Museum
Washington and Lee University
19 Letcher Ave
122 S Main St
122 South Main StreetMuseum of Military Memorabilia
Drinks
Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley LnGreat views!
Walking distance to our place. Family friendly with tons of games and corn hole. Great food as well!
68 residents recomanen
Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnWalking distance to our place. Family friendly with tons of games and corn hole. Great food as well!
Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdLexington Valley Vineyard
80 Norton WayBrew Ridge Taps
11 E Nelson StAmazing waffle sandwhiches
The Palms
101 West Nelson StreetTheir brunch menu is really great as well!