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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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Halcyon Days Cider Co. Natural Bridge, 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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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

Interwoven: Unearthed Stories of Slavery

October 18, 2026 (Sun)
Brownsburg Museum 01:00 pm
INTERWOVEN is The Brownsburg Museum's most ambitious exhibit yet. The name speaks to the idea that we are all connected — by family, by community, and by history. It weaves the history of enslaved […]

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

October 19, 2026 (Mon)
250th Anniversary Lecture, Book & Film Series on Thomas Jefferson

Staniar Gallery Art Exhibit: Dan Estabrook: "Dumb Skulls and Souvenirs"

October 19, 2026 (Mon)
Lenfest Center / Staniar Gallery 09:00 am
Dan Estabrook is a contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York. His work engages nineteenth-century photographic processes alongside drawing, painting, and sculpture. The works in the "Dumb […]

Lykes Atrium Exhibit: Mary Ruth Moore: "Glass and Light, Time and Place"

October 19, 2026 (Mon)
Lykes Atrium/Wilson Hall/ Lenfest Center 09:00 am
American photographer Mary Ruth Moore (1936-2023) is best known for her use of historical photo methods, including pinhole cameras and long-exposure processes. She used antique equipment and paper […]

"Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the Lost Art of Civic Friendship"

October 19, 2026 (Mon)
Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library 05:15 pm
250th Anniversary Lecture, Book & Film Series on Thomas Jefferson

Staniar Gallery Art Exhibit: Dan Estabrook: "Dumb Skulls and Souvenirs"

October 20, 2026 (Tue)
Lenfest Center / Staniar Gallery 09:00 am
Dan Estabrook is a contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York. His work engages nineteenth-century photographic processes alongside drawing, painting, and sculpture. The works in the "Dumb […]

Lykes Atrium Exhibit: Mary Ruth Moore: "Glass and Light, Time and Place"

October 20, 2026 (Tue)
Lykes Atrium/Wilson Hall/ Lenfest Center 09:00 am
American photographer Mary Ruth Moore (1936-2023) is best known for her use of historical photo methods, including pinhole cameras and long-exposure processes. She used antique equipment and paper […]

National Theater Live Presents: The Playboy of the Western World

October 20, 2026 (Tue)
W&L Stackhouse Theater 07:00 pm
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery.