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Rockbridge County Destinations among 2018 “Best of the Mountains”

Two Rockbridge County destinations have been voted among the top five in their respective categories in a recent Blue Ridge Country reader poll.

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Gov. McAuliffe Accepts Deed to Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is closer to becoming a state park. Governor Terry McAuliffe accepted the deed to the property Monday afternoon. This very unique bridge has been owned by the Indians, Thomas Jefferson […]

Travel + Leisure Names Lexington one of the "Best College Towns" for 2013

Lexington, Va. - home to Virginia Military Institute and Washington & Lee University made the list in good company with four other Virginia college towns - Charlottesville, Fredericksburg […]

Lexington Named to Smithsonian Magazine's List of "The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013"

Lexington, Va., located at the intersection of historic U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 60 as well as Interstates 64 and 81, has been named to Smithsonian magazine's list of "The 20 Best Small Towns to […]