Featured Attractions

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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

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From Starry Skies to Show Rings

Feb 26, 2026

Plan a spring getaway to Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County with festivals, outdoor adventures, horse shows, and scenic Shenandoah Valley charm.

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Spring Adventures

Mar 12, 2026

Tumbling rivers. Majestic rocks. Mountain breezes. And crackling campfires. Adventure is elemental in Rockbridge County, a rugged playground in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains beloved by […]

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Feb 6, 2026

Rockbridge-VA250 is helping to coordinate curricular initiatives and free public history programs for lifelong learning, relevant museum exhibits, and music, film, and arts series.

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Go for the Gold! Four Rockbridge County Wineries Medal at 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup

Mar 3, 2026

Four Rockbridge County wineries were awarded medals at the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup in Richmond, Virginia.

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Events

STANIAR GALLERY EXHIBIT: Senior Theses

March 23, 2026 (Mon)
Staniar Gallery/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm. 09:00 am
STANIAR GALLERY EXHIBIT: Senior Theses

36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium

March 24, 2026 (Tue) - March 26, 2026
VMI - Marshall Hall
The 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium is the Commonwealth’s premier environmental conference which brings together environmental professionals throughout Virginia from all sectors: […]

27th Annual State of the Community Address

March 24, 2026 (Tue)
Virginia Horse Center 08:30 am
Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual State of the Community Address.

Revolutionary Books, 1776-2026: "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"

March 25, 2026 (Wed)
Lexington Library, Piovano Room 06:00 pm
History Book group, focused on the Declaration of Independence.

March to Virginia + The Virginia Maiden

March 26, 2026 (Thu) - March 29, 2026
Virginia Horse Center
This exciting weekend revolves around American Quarter Horses, and they're about to show off!

WINTER UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT "THE WORLD AWAKENS"

March 26, 2026 (Thu)
Wilson Concert Hall/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center 08:00 pm
WINTER UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT "THE WORLD AWAKENS"

Fireside Fridays at Ecco Adesso Vineyards

March 27, 2026 (Fri)
Ecco Adesso Vineyards 12:00 pm
At Fireside Fridays at Ecco Adesso Vineyards pull up a chair by the fire, gather around a board game, linger over another glass, and let winter do what it does best—bring everyone a little closer. 

These Rocks Tell a Story

March 28, 2026 (Sat)
Natural Bridge State Park 10:30 am
Join a ranger led tour to reveal what the landscape of Cedar Creek is trying to tell you.