Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
New American, farm to table; a delectable experience, charming, and a family endeavor on both sides of the house, all around yummy! Outside dining is seasonal. Reservations Suggested!!
18 residents recomanen
The Red Hen
11 E Washington StNew American, farm to table; a delectable experience, charming, and a family endeavor on both sides of the house, all around yummy! Outside dining is seasonal. Reservations Suggested!!
Breakfast (all day), lunch and dinner with daily specials. Family owned and operated features Geek and American food with moderate prices. A local's place that caters to visitors, too. Gotta try the Spanakopita!
16 residents recomanen
Niko's Grille
167 S Main StBreakfast (all day), lunch and dinner with daily specials. Family owned and operated features Geek and American food with moderate prices. A local's place that caters to visitors, too. Gotta try the Spanakopita!
Wonderful for breakfast and lunch, bakery goods, best burgers in town! Occasional music in the evening, great locals place, laid back, very nice.
13 residents recomanen
Sweet Treats
19 W Washington StWonderful for breakfast and lunch, bakery goods, best burgers in town! Occasional music in the evening, great locals place, laid back, very nice.
Always enjoyable, excellent choice for dinner. Chef specials are well thought out, the standard menu is delicious.
43 residents recomanen
Southern Inn Restaurant
37 S Main StAlways enjoyable, excellent choice for dinner. Chef specials are well thought out, the standard menu is delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
An institution with W&L alumni and students. Bar and restraurant, music, active scene.
31 residents recomanen
The Palms
101 West Nelson StreetAn institution with W&L alumni and students. Bar and restraurant, music, active scene.
Classy piano bar, wine, cocktails, New American Fare and a patio.
25 residents recomanen
Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StClassy piano bar, wine, cocktails, New American Fare and a patio.
Great selection of regional craft brews, and a vast selection of bottled and canned beers and ciders. Decent bar food, games, perfect beer nook!.
14 residents recomanen
Brew Ridge Taps
11 E Nelson StGreat selection of regional craft brews, and a vast selection of bottled and canned beers and ciders. Decent bar food, games, perfect beer nook!.
Arts & Culture
Informative and interesting guided tours of the 1860's middle class home of Stonewall Jackson, more that you might expect, nice giftshop, too!
23 residents recomanen
Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington StInformative and interesting guided tours of the 1860's middle class home of Stonewall Jackson, more that you might expect, nice giftshop, too!
A National Historical Landmark on the campus of Washington and Lee University. Ideal for history buffs, rare portrait of George Washington, easy walk to VMI campus and museums.
17 residents recomanen
Lee Chapel and Museum
100 N Jefferson StA National Historical Landmark on the campus of Washington and Lee University. Ideal for history buffs, rare portrait of George Washington, easy walk to VMI campus and museums.
Art, music, stage plays, dance, you name it they have it at one time or another. W&L campus, check out the website,
Lenfest Center for the Arts
100 Glasgow StArt, music, stage plays, dance, you name it they have it at one time or another. W&L campus, check out the website,
Dedicated to the history and heritage of VMI, also offers cadet guided tours of the campus. Also visit the George C. Marshall on campus.
8 residents recomanen
Jackson Memorial Hall - VMI Museum
415 Letcher AveDedicated to the history and heritage of VMI, also offers cadet guided tours of the campus. Also visit the George C. Marshall on campus.
Local and Regional Art, Sculpture, Paintings, Jewelry, Photography, Performance Art.
7 residents recomanen
Artists In Cahoots
21 W Washington StLocal and Regional Art, Sculpture, Paintings, Jewelry, Photography, Performance Art.
Parks & Nature
Awesome place to take a forested hike or walk along a free-flowing creek in a limestone gorge under a 215 foot to a serene waterfall. Thomas Jefferson once owned part of this and George Washington left his initials. 6 miles of trails; admission charged.
88 residents recomanen
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyAwesome place to take a forested hike or walk along a free-flowing creek in a limestone gorge under a 215 foot to a serene waterfall. Thomas Jefferson once owned part of this and George Washington left his initials. 6 miles of trails; admission charged.
Our favorite - Excellent walk or hike, 2 miles one way through parks, forested areas, along a creek and through both the W&L and VMI campuses. Check internet for more info.
Woods Creek Trail
Woods Creek TrailOur favorite - Excellent walk or hike, 2 miles one way through parks, forested areas, along a creek and through both the W&L and VMI campuses. Check internet for more info.
Mostly along the Maury River, limestone cliffs, wildflowers, forest, and wet lands. Beautiful, relaxing, always enjoyable whatever the weather. 7 Miles long, has mile markers so you choose how far you want to go. Check website for more info.
10 residents recomanen
Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailMostly along the Maury River, limestone cliffs, wildflowers, forest, and wet lands. Beautiful, relaxing, always enjoyable whatever the weather. 7 Miles long, has mile markers so you choose how far you want to go. Check website for more info.
Essentials
Kroger Deli
422 E Nelson StCVS Pharmacy
506 E Nelson StShopping
Pappagallo
23 N Main StClothing and an eclectic mix of beautiful, unique items, jewelry and more!