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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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Stargazing Nights at Natural Bridge State Park

Feb 21, 2025

Visit Natural Bridge State Park during the evening hours to enjoy its Dark Sky status with a bit of stargazing. Special extended trail access leads you right to where you want to be to soak in the […]

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Fall in Lexington

Aug 18, 2025

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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Fall Leaf-Peeping Guide

Sep 10, 2025

'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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Events

Native Art & Ancestral Inspiration: Drawing Endurance

September 04, 2025 (Thu) - December 15, 2025
Kamen Gallery at Lenfest Center
Ethan Brown is a citizen of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and homesteads on the Pamunkey Reservation in King William, Virginia. A self-taught artist in multiple mediums such as oil painting, gourd art, […]

Staniar Gallery Exhibit: Minjeong An "PRIVATE PICTOGRAPH"

September 04, 2025 (Thu) - October 17, 2025
Lenfest Center for the Arts / Staniar Gallery 09:00 am
Using mathematical and scientific languages, Minjeong An creates digital renderings of subjects including the mother, the family, the natural world, and the human body.

World Rhino Week

September 21, 2025 (Sun) - September 27, 2025
Virginia Safari Park
You can help southern white rhinos in the wild by booking a once-a-year extended behind-the-scenes encounter with the white rhino herd at Virginia Safari Park!

Shenandoah Valley Limited N&W 611 Train Excursions

September 26, 2025 (Fri)
Victoria Station
Riding the Shenandoah Valley Limited behind the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is a thrilling immersion into railroading’s golden age.

Sunset Fridays: Pizza & Vino 12-7pm

September 26, 2025 (Fri)
Ecco Adesso Vineyards 12:00 pm
We are extending our hours for you to stop by after work and enjoy a gorgeous sunset while sipping on award winning wine, a seasonal spritzer, hard cider, and half off pizzas! We have seating indoors […]

Haunting Tales: Lexington's Ghost Tour

September 26, 2025 (Fri)
Lexington Visitor Center 08:00 pm
Enjoy real ghost stories and a candlelight walk through downtown Lexington. It's a great way to learn the history of our city and about the lives of those who came before us.

Shenandoah Valley Limited N&W 611 Train Excursions

September 27, 2025 (Sat)
Victoria Station
Riding the Shenandoah Valley Limited behind the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is a thrilling immersion into railroading’s golden age.

Nasty 9 Trail Race

September 27, 2025 (Sat)
Brushy Hills 08:00 am
A 9 mile or 4 mile trail run at a local trail.