Natural Beauty

Fall Leaf-Peeping Guide

'Tis the season for an incredible display of fall foliage in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Our peak color tends to arrive around mid-October, so plan your visit accordingly, and add in some fun while you're at it!

Trails & Walks

Several inviting trails are a short stroll, or easy drive, from downtown Lexington and Buena Vista. Follow the river, wander the woods, or hunt for geo-cached treasures.

Scenic Drives

Country roads curve through the Shenandoah Valley, linking historic villages and picturesque wineries to the nation’s most popular drive – The Blue Ridge Parkway.

Farms & Gardens

For a hands-on culinary adventure, visit a local farm. Bite into a juicy pear. Pick your own blackberries. Wander through an old mill. Or simply wave at the cows.

Golf & Recreation

Unfurling across rolling hilltops a few miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vista Links is an inspiring place for a round of golf.

Natural Beauty Activities

Experience the beauty of Rockbridge County

Best Views

In Rockbridge County, fall is a time for communing. Leaf peepers converge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Crowds gather for outdoor bluegrass jams. And hayrides keep everyone a little bit itchy. From House […]