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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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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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Close Encounters of the Best Kind
Looking for an intimate affair you won't soon forget? Bob Ruegsegger of The Virginian-Pilot found one: the Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Virginia.
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Fresh Eyes on "Lexington Historic District"
Karen Dawkins of Family Travels on a Budget recently visited Lexington and the Rockbridge area with her children. Read about their experience and find inspiration about our historic town.
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Natural Bridge: VA's Newest State Park
Family Travels on a Budget joins our elation with the unveiling of Natural Bridge as Virginia's 37th state park. Writer Karen Dawkins exclaims, "To put it simply, Natural Bridge is awe-inspiring!" We agree!
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Coming Home By the Valley
Gold Coast Magazine recently wrote an article entitled "Coming Home By the Valley" in which several Shenandoah Valley cities were highlighted, including Lexington.
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Seeking Stonewall in Lexington, VA
Getaways for Grownups writer Renee S. Gordon recently visited Lexington in search of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. It wasn't hard, since Lexington is the location of the only home Jackson ever owned.
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Top 10 Small Towns of the Capital Region
Lexington is tapped alongside five other Virginia towns as of the "Top 10 Small Towns of the Capital Region." The Capital Region includes Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
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Appalachian Trail by County: Rockbridge
Buena Vista is an Appalachian Trail Community, boosting awareness of the town for hikers and bringing in new tax dollars. Hikers are welcome to use public facilities like the post office and library. Restaurateurs are eager to greet the hikers with a hot meal and friendly smile.
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Weekending: Lexington, VA + Natural Bridge Edition
NOVAdventuring is a family and kid-friendly travel blog in Northern Virginia that recently detailed a weekend trip to experience Lexington and Natural Bridge.
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