Diners are a mainstay in small towns, and Lexington is no different. While a few have come and gone over the years, The Palms has remained firmly planted on the corner of Nelson and Jefferson Street […]
"Some places feel like they are trying a little too hard to charm you. Lexington, Virginia, does not have that problem."
What did a woman traveling alone in Lexington and Rockbridge County, Virginia find? Plenty to love and write about, including our local colleges, lavender, cider, horses, and excellent meals and […]
okra. author Eric J. Wallace called Lexington one of his "favorite town-centered, float-to-stay trips."
A New Jersey travel writer discovers "a place where you can spend the morning exploring Civil War history, the afternoon hiking beneath a natural wonder, and the evening staring into one of the […]
Virginia Living recently highlighted Halcyon Days Cider Co. in Natural Bridge, Virginia after a visit with new owners Liz and Ryan Colvin earlier this year.
World Bride Magazine contributor Myrdith Leon McCormack raved after a fall getaway to Rockbridge County, stating, "there are places you visit - and then there are places that restore you. My fall […]
WSET ABC13's "Amazing America 250" series features Lexington's horse-drawn carriage tour by Lexington Carriage Company.
"The 7 Best Breweries in the Breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains for Good Drinks with a Wild View" includes Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery Raphine, Virginia.
Lexington, Virginia is one such place and has included our destination in "America's 10 Best Mountain Towns Where Your Dollar Goes the Furthest."
Lexington is "one of the best downtowns," according to Southern Living, for our unique boutiques, bookstores, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Southern Living writer Brandee Gruener suggests, "nothing beats a weekend getaway to a small town," noting that everyone from history buffs to wine aficionados will find something to love on such an […]
FastFoodClub.com wrote of Pink Cadillac Diner, "this place has serious personality," and we're confident you'll agree. You won't go wrong with the famous Elvis burger and a chocolate milkshake.
Lexington is recognized as one of Virginia's seven best downtowns, thanks to "historic architectural styles that reflect the state's colonial past."
Natural Bridge State Park easily becomes a day trip when you experience all there is to do in addition to seeing the 215-foot natural limestone arch.
Mark Cline is a Rockbridge County sculptor whose art can be found across the United States, including along famed Route 66.
"You could easily make a multiday eating and drinking itinerary in Lexington's historic downtown," raves The Local Palate.
Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the *it* factor in Lexington, and thus included our delightful little city in a round-up of "5 Hallmark-Like Getaways Near Northern Virginia," just in time for […]
Among the 20 best places to visit in Virginia (according to locals) are Lexington and Natural Bridge State Park. We'll see you soon to show you why!
Travelgirl Magazine took a deep dive into our Small Towns and Big Backyard to give a first-hand account to readers of their publication.
Amy Balfour taps Shenandoah Valley Limited as the best train ride for history as it's pulled by the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611.
Northern Virginia Magazine recently pitched Lexington as the ideal place to "experience the wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains."
Southern Bride magazine's Winter/Spring 2025 issue includes a peek at the weddingscape in Lexington and Rockbridge County, penned by Sherra Meyers.
Travel writers Jennifer and David McKee were recently on assignment in Lexington and Rockbridge County for Orlando Magazine. Check out their top five favorite spots.
Looking for romance? Look no further than historic downtown Lexington, one of 12 Perfect Destinations for a Long Weekend in Virginia, according to Brian Dearsley.
In this article for AllWaysTraveller.com, Michael C. Upton breaks down his stay at The Gin Hotel in downtown Lexington, Virginia.
Reporting for CHCH-TV in Ontario, Canada, Kathy Buckworth gives inspiration for SKI (spend the kids inheritance) travel with multigenerational vacations.
Shuan Butcher, an avid traveler and writer, visited Lexington and Rockbridge County in Fall 2024. Read an excerpt of Butcher's observations for The Frederick News-Post in Frederick, Maryland.
Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide named Lexington among their Best Blue Ridge Mountain Towns for 2025.
Robin O'Neal Smith visited Lexington and the Rockbridge Area, taking in many of the things to see and do. Read her thoughts at SheBuysTravel.
Journalist Randy Mink recently visited Lexington and wrote an article for Journal & Topics of Des Plaines, Illinois.
Journalist Jeffrey Steele recently visited the Shenandoah Valley and shared his experiences with Journal & Topics, a media company located in Des Plains, Illinois.
Virginia Tourism Corporation tapped Lexington for a run-down of fun things to do, but in a day-by-day itinerary style that lays it all out for you.
LoveExploring.com describes the Shenandoah Valley as "achingly beautiful" and says Lexington "oozes old-world charm," which we adore, of course.
Rockbridge County's own Big Spring Farm was on the short list of "the most beautiful wedding venues in Virginia."
Blue Ridge Country details the many things we love about the holiday season in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.
Far & Wide has a round up of the Best Small U.S. Towns With Fewer Than 10,000 Residents and Lexington is included at number 88.
The 2021 Fall/Winter edition of Wine & Life Country profiles the owners and millers of Wade's Mill, John and Karen Siegfried.
Rockbridge Guitar Company was an idea born in Rockbridge County, Virginia by natives Brian Calhoun and Randall Ray.
The 2021 Spring/Summer edition of Wine & Country Life featured a beautiful multi-page spread about The Georges, downtown Lexington's luxury boutique inn.
Lexington was recently included in a round-up of "Quaint Virginia Towns That Could Star in a Hallmark Christmas Movie" by TravelAwaits.com.
Southern Living has tapped Lexington as their choice for Virginia's "Most Romantic Winter Getaway" in a recent article.
TheStreet recently lauded Lexington as a great place to retire in their "Great College Towns to Retire In" article.
unTACKED, The Equestrian Lifestyle Magazine by The Chronicle of the Horse featured Lexington in their Fall 2021 issue.
Lexington chef Jenny Elmes won a Virginia Green Travel Alliance award, as did Natural Bridge State Park.
Virginia may already be for lovers, but it turns out it's an excellent place for stargazers, too. In April, the International Dark Sky Association awarded two parks in Virginia, Natural Bridge State […]
Getaway Mavens, a popular travel blog, included Lexington as one of their "20 Surprisingly Romantic Getaways in Virginia" article with references to the Virginia Safari Park, Dinosaur Kingdom II, […]
Learn about Lexington and Rockbridge County through the eyes of a North Carolina couple traveling through life.
