Location: Lexington
Top Things to do in Lexington
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Lexington, Virginia, is a college town rich with history, charm and natural wonders. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, its bustling downtown offers unique restaurants, artisan shops and galleries. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountain vistas on a walk along the Woods Creek trail or on a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. History buffs can follow the Civil War and visit the final resting places of iconic figures like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Restaurants in Lexington
1. Theatre at Lime Kiln
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
2. Hull's Drive-In
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
3. Lexington Carriage Company
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5.0 based on 241 reviews
Historical Tours and Charter Horse-drawn Carriages for Weddings, Festivals and All Special Occasions! Since 1985, Lexington Carriage Company (LCC) has offered an intriguing way for visitors to discover the rich history of Lexington. Slowed to the pace and rhythm of hoofbeats, our carriages travel through Lexington's unique historic residential and business districts while professional tour guides point out places of interest along the way. LCC is also delighted to provide carriage services for weddings and other special occasions! Our wedding service will make your day a “Cinderella story” event when a white convertible carriage pulled by a team of matched horses arrives to take you to your wedding, or to whisk you away for a romantic newlywed ride together, before taking you to your reception. Tours begin across the street from the Lexington Visitor Center--open Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm; Private tour rentals available every day.
4. Lee Chapel and Museum
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4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By snowtraveler49 - Memphis, United States
back in the late 1980s/early 1990s, I had visited w/my mother & sister; this was my husband's 1st visit; I am distantly related to Robt E Lee & I met my husband when he was in Kappa Alpha (KA) Fraternity & I was a Little Sister @ a college in TN; KA was founded @ W&L, & Robt E Lee/Civil War figure largely into the traditions of the fraternity; the W&L campus is lovely (especially on a cloudy damp day w/fabulous fall color) & the Lee Chapel, though not overall grand, is striking when you enter & see the Recumbent Lee situated in the anteroom behind the platform/podium down front; our guide, Marie Shiraki, was SO knowledgeable & enthusiastic; we enjoyed the tour & also visiting w/her afterwards; the museum downstairs near the gift shop & actual Lee family crypt are interesting, & of course Lee's horse Traveler's grave site outside is a must glance; while anyone would surely be welcome, I doubt it would appeal to children unless they were old enough to have studied American/VA history pertaining to Washington & Lee/Civil War
5. George C. Marshall Museum
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
The independent Marshall Foundation perpetuates Marshall's legacy through scholarship, leadership and statesmanship programs and facilities (including a museum and research library) that offer a wide range of resources and materials for use by the general public, amateur historians, scholars and students of all ages.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The George C. Marshall Museum and Library on the campus of Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, honors the legacy of a man who was the first five-star general and Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense following the war and the only person to hold all three high offices. Open to the public five days a week, it displays exhibits of Marshall's life and work in the entry hall and two adjacent galleries, one focused on his military career and the other on his achievements following the war. Visitors will see the medallion and certificate of his 1953 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded after he founded the Marshall Plan in 1947 that made a economic and political commitment to post-war European recovery. The library and museum cover his career as a military officer and public servant from 1900 to 1959, when he retired from public service. British prime minister Winston Churchill called Marshall the "architect of victory" of World War II. The impressive complex contains a library, archive, museum and administrative offices of the Marshall Foundation, which opened in 1964 at VMI, Marshall's alma mater. It is a depository for more than 23,000 manuscripts, two million documents, hundreds of maps, thousands of photographs, 700 posters, reels of film and over 200 oral histories. Visitors are encouraged to watch a film of Marshall's career and a map that details all aspects and important engagements of World War II. Marshall died in 1959 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
6. Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By lncclc - Saratoga Springs, United States
A friend recommended we stop here when we were passing through the area and are we glad we did. We had a perfect day to sit outside and have craft beer while enjoying a great view. Shrimp tacos were great, as was the turkey sandwich - good food, but go for the beer!
