A good starting point for Lexington adventures. From here you can book walking tours or even a historic carriage tour
There are several breweries and vineyards in and around Lexington. Most of them have outdoor seating and awesome views. Apparently you can pick up a "Shenandoah Valley Beerwerks Passport" that directs you to six nearby breweries, and a free T shirt is involved. Here are some we found:
- Devil's Backbone Outpost Tap Room
- Great Valley Farm Brewery
- Heliotrope Brewery
- Halcyon Days Cider Co
- Rockbridge Vineyard
- Lexington Valley Vineyard
- Jump Mountain Vineyard
From their website:
Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The park is more than just the bridge; beautiful forests and rolling meadows showcase the area’s karst terrain, and vistas of surrounding mountains and the James River valley display nature’s splendor. Access these via 6 miles of hiking trails, including the accessible Cedar Creek Trail that leads from the bridge to the Monacan Indian Village and Lace Falls with its 30-foot cascade. Living history programs connect you to the past and cover how people once used the area’s resources for survival and inspiration. Start at the visitor center where you will find exhibits and a gift shop.
A shuttle from the visitor center to the bridge trail is available for those not wishing to take the stairs.
Admission per person is $6 for ages 6-12 and $8 for those 13 and older.
There are tons of opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring just outside Lexington. This website shows some of the most popular trails in the area
There are a bunch of little shops in the main downtown area, including boutiques, arts/craft centers, and antiques. Downtown is really cute and easily walkable