We are all feeling it – restless and ready to hit the road.
Lexington is ready for your visit. We are all doing our best to keep you safe during these unusual times.
Come see us, relax and enjoy our charming town and amazing countryside.
Our downtown inns, shops & restaurants take precautions seriously: masks, distancing and sanitizing.
See menu above for a complete guide to downtown Lexington’s dining, lodging and shopping scene. Insider tips on parking.
Reasons to choose Lexington for your spring road trip:
Town & Country
Enjoy the best – both small town charm and beautiful countryside. Hassle free. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine the old fashion relaxing country drive where the scenery is compelling and your anxiety diminishes. Somehow driving is transformed into relaxation. Check out one favorite country drive and nearby walking trails. Other scenic drives too!
Retail Therapy
Shopping local isn’t just more fun, it’s more gratifying. Experience the unexpected: delightful boutiques, unique shops and fine art & craft.
Fine Dining & Casual Elegance
After all of that outdoor adventure and shopping, what’s better than a great meal? Lexington’s food scene isn’t the expected for a small town. With 25 places to eat in downtown, you’ll have plenty of choices in price range and cuisine. And if you’re staying downtown, you can walk to them all!
Foodie Heaven
Our fine gourmet food shops are well suited to today’s meal carry out needs. Grab some sandwiches or goodies from one of our gourmet shops and enjoy your meal at one of our downtown parks. Want to pick up wine, cheese or that gourmet food gift for your dog sitter? Check out this link of endless options: foodie heaven.
Unique Inns
Downtown features unique upscale inns walking distance to fine dining and local shops. Yet country drives and outdoor adventure are nearby. Prefer a cabin in the woods or a motel with a pool? Many are within 15 miles and you can still revel in the charm and fine dining and shopping downtown. All lodging in the area and lodging in downtown Lexington
Outdoor Adventure
Walking & Hiking
Enjoy the outdoors by walking on a rail trail, strolling next to a creek, or embracing rugged trails. In town and near town you’ll find easy to moderate trails. For the ambitious there are many trails within 20 miles, including the Appalachian trail. Nearby walking trails
Cycling
What fun to bike through our charming town and our beautiful countryside! The hills can be challenging, but you can look forward to stopping downtown, spending the night and enjoying our restaurants & shops. Perhaps include a stop at one of the breweries, wineries or cideries on your cycling route.
Water Sports
Summer and fall are the perfect seasons for kayaking, canoeing and fly fishing.
Fun, Games & Crafts
Retro. That sums it up. Downtown Lexington offers several venues to indulge your game playing spirit. Trivia Night, and modern classics like Catan or Ticket to Ride.
Or plan a Girls Weekend away at one of our craft shops or Spa services (sewing, knitting, Yoga).
More Info: Fun – Games – Adventure .
History
All year ‘round, people come to Lexington to take in the history, but learn rarely known history such as Patsy Cline once lived here or an entire museum is devoted to George C. Marshal. This Footprints of History link is a great way to learn about multiple options.
Additional Information
Check out the home page for a complete guide to Downtown Lexington and visit the Lexington – Rockbridge – Buena Vista Visitors Center for great information about the entire region. Check out Spring Adventures.
Downtown Lexington Virginia Guide 