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Devils Marbleyard Hiking

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A Southern Shenandoah Valley Road Trip

Fun in Fairfax recently visit the Shenandoah Valley and spend time in Lexington exploring our history, food, and culture.

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Lexington VA-Stonewall Jackson House Christmas

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Homes that Shaped America's History

Virginia's historic homes are always a pleasure to tour and enjoy, and they boast incredible stories that aren't heard anywhere else. "Fun in Fairfax VA" highlighted some of Virginia's historic homes, and we were elated to find our beloved Stonewall Jackson House featured alongside Mount Vernon and Monticello.

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Lexington VA House Mountain

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Wonderful Overnight Getaways

A Lexington, Virginia historic accommodation has been included as one of eight ideal escapes from Northern Virginia.

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Lexington VA View of W&L Campus

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Eight Great Things to Do in the Shenandoah Valley

McCool Travel recently visited the Shenandoah Valley, taking in the sites and scenery along the way. Three of our favorite places were among those they checked out. Can you guess which ones?

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Lexington VA Wades Mill

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Meet the New Faces of Wade's Mill

Wade's Mill, a 1750s water powered, working gristmill is under new ownership. WDBJ7's Bruce Young has the introduction to John Siegfried and his wife Karen, the new millers.

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Natural Bridge VA, Great Valley Farm Brewery, beer

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Farm Brewery in Natural Bridge Ready for Grand Opening

The Rockbridge area is adding another craft brewery to the mix as Great Valley Farm Brewery opens to the public on October 22.

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Lexington VA View from Blue Ridge Parkway

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Gateway to Adventure

The Shenandoah Valley is the Gateway to Adventure, according to writer Renee S. Gordon. Her summer visit found her meandering from Front Royal to Natural Bridge, noting several of the historic sites between.

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Lexington VA Raphine VA Cyrus McCormick Farm

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Smooth Traveler: Rockbridge County, VA

Renee S. Gordon of the Philadelphia Sun hones in on some of our greatest assets in her summer travel article. Consider her thoughts on the Natural Bridge, Cyrus McCormick Farm, and the history that lies between.

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Lexington VA Stonewall Jackson's Home

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Lexington: Home of Stonewall Jackson before he was Stonewall Jackson

In his explorations, writer Bob Ruegsegger considers the life of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, the war hero and professor history left to be known as "Stonewall."

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Lexington Carriage Company Lexington VA

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Carrying Visitors into History

"Nothing draws visitors into the vortex of the historical past quite like a ride in a horse-drawn carriage," wrote Bob Ruegsegger for The Civil War Courier. His summertime visit included one of our favorite attractions, which includes thorough historical narration and two beautiful horses, too.

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