Visiting Lexington in Spring
Lexington in Spring is magnificent with fresh green foliage and vibrant wildflowers bursting in some of our favorite places. It's the perfect time of year to make new memories with the ones you love most.
Something Fun to Do
Southern Rockbridge
Top-rated family fun is a must, and destinations like Virginia Safari Park are all about it. You can spend hours perusing the Safari Village, visiting and feeding the residents. Take your time in the Aviary to make a few feathered friends, admire the adorable kangaroos, catch a glimpse of the rare King Cheetah (the only one in the United States), and get eye-to-eye with a giraffe. Drive your car through the 180-acre park with a bucket or two of animal feed to lure the wildlife to your window. Up for something special? Book an encounter with sloths, African penguins, or Southern white rhinos. Virginia Safari Park is in the conservation business and you can learn all about it with their very special residents.
More Nearby
Natural Bridge State Park is named for one of the most iconic landmarks of Virginia: the 200' natural limestone arch that soars above Cedar Creek. It's also an International Dark Sky Park and offers periodic Ranger-led nigh sky gazing.
Walk the apple tree labyrinth at Halcyon Days Cider Co. and then sample their ciders. It's a refreshing stop in the midst of all the family fun. Additionally, Virginia Gold Orchard and Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery offer visitor experiences and great mountain views.
Dine at The Colonial Dining Room or Red Fox Tavern inside the Natural Bridge Hotel, a Wyndham property.
Buena Vista
An Appalachian Trail Community, Buena Vista is experiencing a rebirth along Magnolia Avenue. Enjoy fresh-roasted coffee at Asunder Coffee Roasters, a sweet treat at The BeeVee, or a slice of pizza at Original Italian Pizza. Peruse Art on Magnolia, a new art gallery next door, and then shop Vinyl Cuts, purveyor of gifts and decor.
The gem of Buena Vista is 315-acre Glen Maury Park. Situated alongside the Maury River, a Virginia Scenic River, it offers two campgrounds, multiple pavilions, an Olympic-sized pool, disc golf, playgrounds, and hiking trails, including a Kids to Parks TRACK Trail. The Park hosts free Fridays in the Park concerts and music festivals throughout the summer. Be sure to swing by Holy Cow ice cream parlor at the park entrance for a shake or split!
Downtown Lexington
Historic downtown Lexington boasts excellent architecture, green spaces, and friendly people. Walk our brick sidewalks to visit the locally owned shops and galleries. It will be a tall task, but you'll want to sample as many restaurants as you can. Ingredients are sourced as close to the restaurant as possible, which ensures the freshest plates for your palate's pleasure.
Hop aboard a narrated horse-drawn carriage tour with Lexington Carriage Company. It's the best way to get historical facts and tidbits, as well as sight-see from an elevated angle. Take time to walk through the historic home and grounds of The Jackson House Museum. The day-to-day lives of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, his family, and the enslaved are interpreted daily.
Take a cadet-led walking tour of Virginia Military Institute, the country's oldest publicly funded military school and training ground for figures like Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall, United States Army Colonel James B. Hickey, and United States Marine Corps Major General Paul W. Brier. Explore the VMI Museum to see artifacts representative of the college and alumni.
Wind down your evening at Devils Backbone Brewing Company Outpost Taproom and Kitchen just north of downtown Lexington. Their expansive deck is a great place to enjoy a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains while sipping their latest award-winning craft beer. Their burgers are incredible, so be sure to soak up the suds with something tasty from the kitchen.
Your hotel isn't far away. Less than two miles south of the brewery is the new Tru by Hilton, a pet-friendly, non-smoking hotel. An indoor pool, patio with fire pits, and even billiards are amenities to please the family. EV charging keeps the worry of getting to your next destination out of mind.
Request a Visitor Guide to begin planning your trip.
Relocation & Retirement
"I want to live here," is not an uncommon reaction visitors express after touring around the greater Lexington area. Our people are friendly, the scenery is stunning, and we're easy to get to. If you have that same sentiment, James River Realty can help. Their professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and can help you uncover your dream plot of land, historic home, or downtown cottage.
If it's time for retirement, look no further than Kendal at Lexington. Their rolling campus of 84 acres is just minutes from downtown and has many of the amenities retirees are looking for, like educational programming, art studio and galleries, library, woodworking, fitness, and much more.
Join us for a grand time in our Small Towns and Big Backyard!
