Scenic Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County
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Summer Attractions
These are some of the most fun attractions around and we want you to enjoy your experience!
These are some of the most fun attractions around and we want you to enjoy your experience!
Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
Boxerwood Education Association operates a community-based, non-profit nature
center in Lexington, Virginia that provides a treasured 15 acre woodland garden,
open to the public, and delivers unique, life-changing environmental educational
programs to people of all ages, including students in the entire local public
school system.
Brownsburg Museum
Big things come in small packages. We take that to heart at the Brownsburg
Museum. So why not take a little side trip to visit this historic village and
community-run museum the Lexington News-Gazette deemed, “first class.” Call
Julie Fox at 774-279-9742 for an appointment to visit. Admission is free.
Cave Mountain Lake
Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Virginia and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Easy
access from the interstate and close proximity to historic Lexington and Natural
Bridge State Park make Cave Mountain Lake an ideal destination. The seven-acre
lake has a beach and designated swimming area. Campground has reservable and
first-come, first-served sites.
Caverns at Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered just before the turn of the 20th century
and opened to the public in 1977. During tours, visitors descend more than 34
stories deep within the Earth to get to the magnificent natural display. While
underground, tourists can explore the caverns and view their many special
features, including cavern structures such as the Colossal Dome room. This room
is an enormous dome-shaped natural feature that was created over thousands of
years. Hours vary seasonally.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen is located on a beautiful hillside in
Lexington. It’s home to a custom-built brewery, bottling canning lines, a
taproom with fast-casual dining, and an outdoor beer garden. Reservations
preferred, especially for patio domes. Reserve online.
Dinosaur Kingdom II
Created by nationally known attraction builder and theme park designer Mark
Cline, whose work has been featured on The Discovery, Travel and Smithsonian
Channels as well as on FOX, TBS and BBC Networks. 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!
Ecco Adesso Vineyards
This welcoming farm, winery, and vineyard sits just north of Lexington in the
Shenandoah Valley. Check the calendar for oyster roasts, paint nights, and live
music. On-site accommodations too, with more than 300 acres to hike and explore.
Glen Maury Park
From hiking, biking, and paddling to camping, swimming, and birdwatching, there’s a lot going on at Glen Maury Park, a pretty 315-acre park and campground hugging the Maury River in the forested foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Glen Maury Park Pool
Glen Maury Park’s pool is a modern, Olympic size facility. Small children enjoy
the wading pool with a water-spewing mushroom in the center. The main pool is 3
feet deep with walk-in stairs progressing to 12 feet in the diving area.
Concessions with pizza, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks, plus public restrooms are
located on site. Plenty of parking!
Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery
Great Valley has gained a solid reputation among locals as the “go to” spot for
quality beer and beautiful scenery. The Baileys pride themselves on keeping
quality as the number one goal in everything they do from the beer to customer
service. As one customer put it “this is beer made by people who love beer.”
Halcyon Days Cider Co + Orchard Labyrinth
Halcyon Days Cider Company is a hands-on, family-owned and operated small farm
and cidery. After being carried away from the area by the hustle and bustle of
professional life, we’ve returned to our roots and love of farming. We’ve
blended our deep respect of traditional methods with newly refined techniques to
create our small batch cider production. As our name suggests, our aim is to
return to a simpler time infused with calm and happiness. We hope Halcyon Days
Cider Company becomes your oasis in a fast-paced world – a place to relax,
recharge, and remember the joy of savoring the moment.
Haunting Tales
Enjoy ghost stories and a candlelight walk that follows in the footsteps of
Generals Lee and Jackson. Meets outside of the Lexington Visitor Center. ONLINE
TICKETING ONLY. May-October. Check website for Halloween schedule.
13 yrs. and up: $15.00
4-12 yrs.: $10.00
3 and under: free
Heliotrope Brewery
We believe in using locally grown and produced ingredients in our small batch beer and artisan pizza.
House Mountain Reserve
House Mountain is an iconic landmark in Rockbridge County comprising two peaks
known as Big House and Little House Mountain within the 968-acre House Mountain
Reserve. Convenient to downtown Lexington, the House Mountain hikes begin in a
rural residential neighborhood seven miles from downtown. There is a parking
area on Saddle Ridge Rd. From the parking area it is about 2.5 miles to the
grassy meadow between the two peaks, known as the saddle. Trails from the saddle
lead to various viewpoints atop both peaks. A round-trip hike can range from 5
miles to more than 10 miles depending on your turn-around point.
Hull's Drive In
The nation’s only non-profit, community-owned drive-in theater is celebrating
more than 70 years of movies under the stars in Rockbridge County.
Jellystone Park™ at Natural Bridge
Jellystone Park in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, sits on the James River,
nestled in the Virginia’s awesome Shenandoah Valley between the Blue Ridge
Mountains and Interstate 81. We look forward to greeting you as you and your
loved ones enjoy a clean, safe, and fun camping experience!
Jump Mountain Vineyard
Jump Mountain Vineyard is a family-owned farm winery. Our goal is to produce
carefully crafted, European-style wine with a distinctly local character from
grapes grown and processed on the property.
Lake Robertson Recreation Park
A 75-acre recreational park (with ~500 acres maintained by the Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries for hunting) featuring a 26-acre lake, boat rentals,
tennis court, hiking trails, swimming pool, picnic pavilion, bath house and
more. 53 total tent and full hook-up sites. The pool is open daily from late May
through mid-August, then open weekends through early September (pool adult/child
$3.50/2.50). Fourteen miles west of Lexington.
Lavender fields @ Tantivy Farm
Our beautiful lavender fields and farm are nestled in the scenic oasis of
Fairfield, Virginia. With a breathtaking view of the mountains surrounding our
farm, you will soon forget the noise of the outside world. Take a walk
throughout the grounds and enjoy the calming sounds of our hidden waterfall, and
the soothing music of nature. Visit with our friendly farm animals, stop by our
sweet lavender shop, and fall in love with our "Little Piece of Heaven.” Open
seasonally.
Lexington Carriage Company
Established in 1985, the Carriage Company's initial purpose was to support the
Historic Downtown District of the city by giving narrated tours through the
business district, the adjacent college campuses, and a portion of the historic
residential area. Still today, we provide daily historic narrated tours of
Lexington--weather permitting--from April 1- October 31.
Roadmap Coffeeworks
Need a break from interstate driving? Watch us roast while enjoying classic
espresso drinks, brewed-to-order coffees, locally made bagels and cookies. Learn
about coffee from our Self-Guided Tour. Get a brewing lesson from our
knowledgeable staff. Or just relax. We have a large lawn with outdoor seating
and dogs are welcome! Roadmap CoffeeWorks is the new name for Lexington Coffee
Roasters Roastery & Espresso Bar.
Lexington Restaurant
CLOSED. Popular breakfast spot serving a variety of items from eggs to pancakes!
Lexington Valley Vineyard
Established in 1999, we are a family-owned farm vineyard and winery located
outside Lexington, VA featuring wines handmade in the Shenandoah Valley.
Lexington Valley Vineyard
A family owned Virginia farm winery located about 15 minutes from Lexington in a
beautiful setting nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. The winery features small
vintage hand crafted wines. Outside deck and snack baskets available during May
- October.
Lime Kiln Theater
The magical outdoor Lime Kiln Theater offers a summer of concerts for the whole
family to enjoy.
McCormick Farm
Home of Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical grain reaper. Beautiful
grounds, small museum, grist mill, nature trail and picnic area. Groups Welcome,
Pets Welcome.
Monacan Walking Trail
After founding the first North American colony, Capt. John Smith ventured into
Monacan country, where he met one of the area's most powerful tribes. Learn
about the people he encountered at the Monacan Indian Village at Natural Bridge
State Park. Here you can learn about day-to-day life in a traditional Native
American Woodland culture by talking with Interpreters about shelter
construction, hide tanning, mat and rope weaving, tool-making, gardening,
harvesting, preparing meals, making pots, bowls and baskets.
Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA Holiday
Deep in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, at the intersection of history,
culture and natural beauty, you'll find the Natural Bridge KOA. Nestled between
the Blue Ridge and AlleghenyMountain ranges and surrounded by over 58,000 acres
of National Forest, we have anything your adventurous heart desires. The
magnitude and beauty of the Natural Bridge State Park, one of the Seven Natural
Wonders of the World, compels many visitors to come to the area. Surveyed by a
young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the Bridge provides
a historic, picturesque and natural experience. Opens March 1, 2022.
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park, dedicated on September 24, 2016, is home to the
215-foot tall Natural Bridge, a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The
park is more than just the bridge, however. Beautiful forests and rolling
meadows showcase the area’s karst terrain. Surrounding mountains and the James
River valley display nature’s splendor. The park was named an International Dark
Sky Park in 2021, which means stargazing here is top-notch. Check the park
calendar for stargazing events. Natural Bridge was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988.
Natural Bridge Zoo
The Natural Bridge Zoo Park is and always has been privately owned and has never
accepted any sort of federal, state, or local funding. The Natural Bridge Zoo
opened its doors to the general public in 1972 and has been growing ever since.
The main purpose for Natural Bridge Zoo has always been the propagation and
rearing of threatened or endangered species. We try to offer students and the
general public the opportunity to learn about the living animals, birds, and
reptiles that share the earth with us.
Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
On-site we have 24 different wines available for sale plus six beers on tap at
our new small-batch brewery and tap room. We also have a gift shop and several
types of cheeses, crackers, and salami for sale. The cheeses include fresh
Chevré, cheddar cheese balls, and local cheese form Mt. View Farm.
Jackson House Museum
Discover the man who became a legend. The Stonewall Jackson House in historic
downtown Lexington, Virginia is the only home that the famous Confederate
General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ever owned.
Oak Grove Cemetery
General “Stonewall” Jackson, 296 Confederate veterans, two Virginia governors
and Margaret Junkin Preston are buried here. Link to the cemetery walking tour
map below or pick on up at the Lexington Visitor Center Children's scavenger
hunt map also available.
Virginia Horse Center
Virginia’s premier equestrian event facility featuring horse shows of all
disciplines and for all breeds of horses. Open to the public. Most events free
of charge!
The public can access hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to the Maury
River behind the Horse Center. Visitors may also walk the Concourse inside
Anderson Coliseum. The center also has a campground.
Virginia Safari Park
Located in scenic Natural Bridge, Virginia the 180-acre park is home to over
1,000 exotic animals from 6 continents. Drive along 3 miles of road in the
beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop,
animals of all sizes, shapes and colors approach your vehicle in search of a
tasty bucket of feed. In addition to driving the Safari Drive-Thru, you can
stroll the pathways in the Safari Village where you will find a wide variety of
exhibits everyone can enjoy!
Wade's Mill (formerly the Kennedy-Wade Mill)
Founded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade’s Mill is Virginia’s
oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill. Today we proudly continue
the small and simple Wade’s Mill tradition, with one miller stone-grinding
premium grains fresh to order. Our whole grain products are 100% natural, no
additives, preservatives or bleaches. Just genuine, stone-ground goodness in
every bag. Come to historic Wade’s Mill to create your own modern small and
simple, fresh and “free from” stone-ground grains tradition.
Woods Creek Park
Neighborhood park located at Woods Creek near Highland Road, behind Waddell
Elementary featuring , ADA Accessible, Walking Trail, Water Fountain
Entrance to Woods Creek Trail
This entrance to the Woods Creek Trail, which follows Woods Creek behind W&L,
VMI and Waddell Elementary School, can be accessed from the wooden stairs at the
junction of W Nelson St and E Denny Circle. The stairs are across from the W&L
parking garage. The trail runs about 2 miles one-way.