Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StExcellent menu, handsome decor
TAPS
11 N Main StExcellent bar with creative drinks, plus good food and lively crowd.
Always good food and a wide-ranging menu. Especially good for breakfast.
16 locals recommend
Niko's Grille
167 S Main StAlways good food and a wide-ranging menu. Especially good for breakfast.
Sightseeing
Burial place of Robert E. Lee and family, as well as Lee's famous horse Traveller. Priceless paintings of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. "Recumbent Lee" statue. Beautiful 19th century architecture.
17 locals recommend
Lee Chapel and Museum
100 N Jefferson StBurial place of Robert E. Lee and family, as well as Lee's famous horse Traveller. Priceless paintings of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. "Recumbent Lee" statue. Beautiful 19th century architecture.
Exhibits on VMI's many famous graduates and faculty, including George Marshall, George Patton, Stonewall Jackson and others. Also, extensive collection of guns of the world.
8 locals recommend
Jackson Memorial Hall - VMI Museum
415 Letcher AveExhibits on VMI's many famous graduates and faculty, including George Marshall, George Patton, Stonewall Jackson and others. Also, extensive collection of guns of the world.
The house and garden present an interesting glimpse of life in 19th century Lexington, as well as a clear history of Jackson, VMI science professor and later military general.
23 locals recommend
Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington StThe house and garden present an interesting glimpse of life in 19th century Lexington, as well as a clear history of Jackson, VMI science professor and later military general.
Parks & Nature
The Natural Bridge is a breathtaking natural wonder. It includes an easy, scenic hike along a rocky creek to a waterfall and a living history Monacan Indian village.
110 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a breathtaking natural wonder. It includes an easy, scenic hike along a rocky creek to a waterfall and a living history Monacan Indian village.
Magnificent views of the James River flowing through the mountains. Informative visitor center. Scenic hike across the river by footbridge to outdoor exhibit.
6 locals recommend
James River Visitor Center
Milepost 63.6 Blue Ridge ParkwayMagnificent views of the James River flowing through the mountains. Informative visitor center. Scenic hike across the river by footbridge to outdoor exhibit.
Beautiful hiking/mountain biking trail along the rushing Maury River.
10 locals recommend
Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailBeautiful hiking/mountain biking trail along the rushing Maury River.
Arts & Culture
Art galleries, shops, restaurants and an excellent ice cream parlor set amid Lexington's historic architecture. Great town for strolling.
Lexington Historic District
Art galleries, shops, restaurants and an excellent ice cream parlor set amid Lexington's historic architecture. Great town for strolling.
Essentials
Good but smaller than usual grocery chain store, most food items anyone would need. Good wine selections as reasonable prices.
19 locals recommend
Kroger Deli
422 E Nelson StGood but smaller than usual grocery chain store, most food items anyone would need. Good wine selections as reasonable prices.
Large, comprehensive self-serve laundromat accepts credit cards and offers free wifi.
Lexington Laundry Land Laundromat
14 N Randolph StLarge, comprehensive self-serve laundromat accepts credit cards and offers free wifi.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
33 Quarry LnCar rental.
H & J Tire Co
110 S Randolph StCompetent, helpful, trustworthy garage for most car repairs and services.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual brewery tasting room serves wide range of its micro-brews. Outside patio is pleasant. Food not served, but can be ordered for delivery.
68 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnCasual brewery tasting room serves wide range of its micro-brews. Outside patio is pleasant. Food not served, but can be ordered for delivery.
Beautiful tasting room at the vineyard offers tastings of Rockbridge Vineyard's many wines for only $5. And there is a great little shop attached.
33 locals recommend
Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdBeautiful tasting room at the vineyard offers tastings of Rockbridge Vineyard's many wines for only $5. And there is a great little shop attached.