Culture & Community

Celebrate the Holidays

As one of Virginia's Most Beautiful Holiday Main Streets, Lexington does Christmas in style. Walk our sidewalks and take in the beautiful storefronts while shopping for the perfect gifts this season and then celebrate with us at special events. 'Tis the season!

Holiday Shopping

Immaculate window displays, wreathed lamp posts, wonderful scents, and a crisp nip to your nose are greetings as you browse store to store.

Holiday Events

This season is a time to savor flavors, bask in the glow of pure holiday spirit, discover unique gifts, and celebrate the old and new. It's a period of revelry, remembrance and memory-making, and […]

Cheers to a New Year!

Send the year out with a bang when you attend First Night Lexington. Then, start the new year off right with a First Day Hike at Natural Bridge State Park.

Annual Events

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Winter Events

Lexington's winter vibe creates lasting memories of good food and drink, beautiful art, and delightful entertainment.

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Downtown Charm

Stop for the history, stay for the hospitality. And the live music. The art galleries. The indie coffee shops. The farm-to-table fare. And a few quirky but loveable grumps.

Shop Local

From downtown Lexington boutiques to the antique destinations of Rockbridge County, shopping local is a favorite thing to do with locals and visitors alike.

Eat Fresh

And how do locals eat? With gusto! They also eat like royalty, with field-fresh produce, homegrown beef, and artisanal breads and jams. Innovative chefs serve it up with flair.

Wine, Beer & Cider

Is this best day of my life, you ask? It could be. But a brew with a view, a glass of Virginia wine, or a well-crafted cocktail might make it even better.

Filmed Locally in Lexington

See Lexington and Rockbridge County through a new lens ... the lens of a filmmaker ... with these "filmed in Lexington" movies.

Rockbridge Vineyard Raphine VA Wine Festival

Pet-Friendly Rockbridge

Seventy or more places in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County are dog-friendly, making it easy to travel the Shenandoah Valley with your four-legged best friend. From trails to historic […]

Offbeat Rockbridge

As the saying goes, Southerners don’t hide their oddball relatives in the basement, they trot ‘em onto the front porch for all to see. To put it politely, Rockbridge County has a mighty big porch.