Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
The Red Hen
11 E Washington StLocally sourced New-American fine dining
Sushi Matsumoto
159 S Main StLove the udon bowl and the white tuna sushi!
Lexington Artists Co-op
9 W Washington StLocally roasted beans, great local character(s)!
Creative food, often using locally farmed products from beef to goat cheese to asian pears, delicious!
43 locals recommend
Southern Inn Restaurant
37 S Main StCreative food, often using locally farmed products from beef to goat cheese to asian pears, delicious!
Excellent authentic Thai, the drunken noodles are very good :) There can be a bit of a wait when busy, but it's worth it!
15 locals recommend
NapaThai Cuisine
24 N Main StExcellent authentic Thai, the drunken noodles are very good :) There can be a bit of a wait when busy, but it's worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StLive jazz and local music acts
Great local beers, fantastic burgers and hand tossed pizzas, and always buzzing with locals. Several large TVs for sporting events.
31 locals recommend
The Palms
101 West Nelson StreetGreat local beers, fantastic burgers and hand tossed pizzas, and always buzzing with locals. Several large TVs for sporting events.
Sightseeing
Gem of a little museum chronicling Marshall's involvement in WWII and his plan to restore post-war Europe.
9 locals recommend
George C. Marshall Museum & Library
340 VMI ParadeGem of a little museum chronicling Marshall's involvement in WWII and his plan to restore post-war Europe.
Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington StCivil War history
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWonderful drive, especially in Spring and Fall.
Beautiful historic campus high on a hill on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some call it the "BYU of the East"!
11 locals recommend
Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill DrBeautiful historic campus high on a hill on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some call it the "BYU of the East"!
Fascinating historical military institute with a rich history and very interesting architecture. If you're lucky you might catch the cadets in formation on the Parade ground. The VMI Museum is a hidden gem in Jackson Memorial Hall, with cadet guided tours daily.
41 locals recommend
Virginia Military Institute
319 VMI ParadeFascinating historical military institute with a rich history and very interesting architecture. If you're lucky you might catch the cadets in formation on the Parade ground. The VMI Museum is a hidden gem in Jackson Memorial Hall, with cadet guided tours daily.
Historic and beautiful campus, worthy of an afternoon ramble! Established in 1749, W&L is named for two important men in the University's history, George Washington, and by Robert E. Lee. The Lee Chapel and Museum are a must see while visiting! And don't forget to say hello to Traveller, Lee's famous warhorse buried just outside the chapel! Liberty Hall Ruins is also an interesting piece of the University's history, located on the western edge of campus past the practice fields.
40 locals recommend
Washington and Lee University
19 Letcher AveHistoric and beautiful campus, worthy of an afternoon ramble! Established in 1749, W&L is named for two important men in the University's history, George Washington, and by Robert E. Lee. The Lee Chapel and Museum are a must see while visiting! And don't forget to say hello to Traveller, Lee's famous warhorse buried just outside the chapel! Liberty Hall Ruins is also an interesting piece of the University's history, located on the western edge of campus past the practice fields.
Parks & Nature
View, House Mountain
Blue Ridge Parkwayfantastic views!
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington StBecause it's there!
Entertainment & Activities
State Theatre
12 W Nelson StGreat old-school walk in local theatre from the 1920's!
Wonderfully charming drive-in movie theatre just outside of Lexington since the '50s.
28 locals recommend
Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyWonderfully charming drive-in movie theatre just outside of Lexington since the '50s.
Everything Else
If you're a horse person, don't miss this! Equestrians from all over the country perform and compete here regularly.
29 locals recommend
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdIf you're a horse person, don't miss this! Equestrians from all over the country perform and compete here regularly.
Arts & Culture
Offers narrated horse-drawn carriage tours of the business district, the colleges, and some of the historic residential area. Provides daily tours weather permitting from April 1- October 31.
13 locals recommend
Lexington Carriage Company
106 E Washington StOffers narrated horse-drawn carriage tours of the business district, the colleges, and some of the historic residential area. Provides daily tours weather permitting from April 1- October 31.
Artists In Cahoots
21 W Washington StLocal artists and artisans cooperative
Earth, Fire, & Spirit Pottery
15 W Washington StFantastic and fantastical works of art by local artisans.