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Plan a family vacation, a couples getaway, or a solo adventure around these must-see attractions, restaurants, and historical sites in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County, VA.

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Articles & Stories

FALLIZED VA Scenic Railway Kristen Decker

Fall Train Excursions

Sep 27, 2026

Perfectly timed scenic train rides once again depart from Victoria Station in Goshen, Virginia this fall. The excursions highlight the fall foliage the Shenandoah Valley is known for while adding new […]

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House Mtn Lexington Rockbridge Va Shires

Explore the Best of the Mountains in Rockbridge County

Aug 7, 2026

Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County rose to the top in Blue Ridge Country Magazine's 2026 Best of the Mountains Readers' Choice Poll.

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Brpwbuena Vista 2 Steve Shires Med

Fall Leaf-Peeping Guide

Sep 17, 2026

'Tis the season for an incredible display of fall foliage in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Our peak color tends to arrive around mid-October, so plan your visit accordingly, and add […]

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Tantivy Lavendar Farm

Where the Lavender Grows

Sep 25, 2026

Lavender blooms where a career and life of horses retired: Tantivy Farm in Fairfield, Virginia.

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Rockbridge County: Homegrown Destination

Sep 25, 2026

Virginia Living editor-in-chief Madeline Mayhood spent a weekend in Lexington and Rockbridge County. Follow in her steps for a flavorful - and beautiful - fall getaway.

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Events

Revolutionary Films Screening: "Thomas Jefferson," by Ken Burns

October 13, 2026 (Tue)
250th Anniversary Lecture, Book & Film Series on Thomas Jefferson

Lexington Farmer’s Market

October 14, 2026 (Wed)
McCrum's Parking Lot 10:00 am
Our robust mid-week farmers market runs weekly and all year-round!

Growler Grab Day

October 14, 2026 (Wed)
Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen 11:30 am
Stop in and fill ‘er up! Wednesdays at the Outpost are for 64 oz. growler fills.

Forest Scenes in Watercolor

October 15, 2026 (Thu)
The Workshop at Timber Ridge 10:00 am
Come enjoy a day of learning how to paint forest scenes in watercolor with Peg Sheridan at The Workshop at Timber Ridge.

W&L Art Collection 150th Anniversary Lecture and Reception

October 15, 2026 (Thu)
James Graham Leyburn Library at Washington and Lee University 05:30 pm
Dr. Janine Boldt, Curator of American Art at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University, will open the W&L Art Museum's year of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the W&L art collection by […]

Autumn Special: Staunton Stop and Shop

October 16, 2026 (Fri)
Victoria Station
Experience autumn by rail and on foot during an excursion that combines Shenandoah Valley scenery with two hours in the heart of historic downtown Staunton. Departs from Goshen, VA.

Autumn Special: The Alleghany Limited

October 16, 2026 (Fri)
Victoria Station
Travel between Goshen and Staunton along a historic rail corridor winding through the western Shenandoah Valley. Along the way, enjoy window-framed views of working farms, rolling hayfields, cattle […]

Autumn Special: Afton Lunch Adventure

October 16, 2026 (Fri)
Victoria Station
This is more than a train ride—it is a full day of autumn scenery, historic railroading, and good food. Traveling from Goshen toward Crozet, the Afton Lunch Adventure carries you from the western […]