Cottage on Buffalo Creek, Dog Town Farm
Food scene
Haywood's restaurant and the Georges Hotel occupy a recently exquisitely renovated late 18th century Federalist style brick building in Lexington town center. This is one of the most expensive places to eat in Lexington but the food is excellent and the setting luxurious. There is an active bar scene on weekends with piano and music.
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Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StHaywood's restaurant and the Georges Hotel occupy a recently exquisitely renovated late 18th century Federalist style brick building in Lexington town center. This is one of the most expensive places to eat in Lexington but the food is excellent and the setting luxurious. There is an active bar scene on weekends with piano and music.
Since 1932 an institution in Lexington and by far the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Lexington. Long a favorite of the college alumni crowd and locals alike it has been significantly remodeled and upgraded since a fire gutted the original building about ten years ago. The food is fresh, well prepared and presented -excellent quality. It is a very reasonably priced restaurant for the quality of the venue and food. There is an active bar scene on weekends and college events.
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Southern Inn Restaurant
37 S Main StSince 1932 an institution in Lexington and by far the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Lexington. Long a favorite of the college alumni crowd and locals alike it has been significantly remodeled and upgraded since a fire gutted the original building about ten years ago. The food is fresh, well prepared and presented -excellent quality. It is a very reasonably priced restaurant for the quality of the venue and food. There is an active bar scene on weekends and college events.
The best upscale bar scene in Lexington with excellent food and service. The building is a very nicely renovated 19th century brick building with attached Hotel (The Georges). There is outdoor seating as well a very attractive indoor venue and bar. Food is served for lunch and dinner and is best described a bistro or upscale bar food. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the experience.
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TAPS
11 N Main StThe best upscale bar scene in Lexington with excellent food and service. The building is a very nicely renovated 19th century brick building with attached Hotel (The Georges). There is outdoor seating as well a very attractive indoor venue and bar. Food is served for lunch and dinner and is best described a bistro or upscale bar food. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the experience.
Since the roaring 1970"s the quintessential college bar/restaurant in Lexington. It is across the street from a very attractive small city park called Hopkins Green near the center of town and close to both colleges. Once a loud, rough and rowdy place new management about five years ago significantly improved the quality of the food ,the venue and the service. There a less of the college crowd these days and more locals and visitors, some with children. The food is good and inexpensive and the bar is still classic but more mellow than in years past.
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The Palms
101 West Nelson StreetSince the roaring 1970"s the quintessential college bar/restaurant in Lexington. It is across the street from a very attractive small city park called Hopkins Green near the center of town and close to both colleges. Once a loud, rough and rowdy place new management about five years ago significantly improved the quality of the food ,the venue and the service. There a less of the college crowd these days and more locals and visitors, some with children. The food is good and inexpensive and the bar is still classic but more mellow than in years past.
By far the BEST Asian restaurant in Lexington and reasonably priced. The owners and operators are from Thailand and the food is authentic and at times very spicy. The restaurant is not open on Monday or Tuesday and lunch is served only Friday thru Sunday.
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NapaThai Cuisine
24 N Main StBy far the BEST Asian restaurant in Lexington and reasonably priced. The owners and operators are from Thailand and the food is authentic and at times very spicy. The restaurant is not open on Monday or Tuesday and lunch is served only Friday thru Sunday.
Historic Mountain resort- world class golf courses, restaurants and more.
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Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead HwyHistoric Mountain resort- world class golf courses, restaurants and more.
City/town information
Lexington was founded during the Revolutionary War and named after Lexington Massachusetts the site of the first battle in 1775. It has a strong historical heritage and is considered one of the prettiest towns in Virginia.
There are two prestigious colleges here, Washington and Lee and the Virginia Military Institute. A tour of the campuses and museums is highly recommended. Lexington is a foodie town with many nice restaurants. Downtown is quaint with many Art Galleries, shops, horse carriage rides and tourist activities.
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Lexington
Lexington was founded during the Revolutionary War and named after Lexington Massachusetts the site of the first battle in 1775. It has a strong historical heritage and is considered one of the prettiest towns in Virginia.
There are two prestigious colleges here, Washington and Lee and the Virginia Military Institute. A tour of the campuses and museums is highly recommended. Lexington is a foodie town with many nice restaurants. Downtown is quaint with many Art Galleries, shops, horse carriage rides and tourist activities.
Sightseeing
This is one of the funnest experiences in Lexington. One of the last Drive In movie theaters in Virginia showing first run movies in a beautiful outdoor setting. A non-profit operated business with many volunteers and a classic retro family and dog friendly experience. Lovingly restored over the past decade to original condition plus modern features like digital projection and both period sound boxes and digital radio transmission. The movie schedule and ticketing are on the website- hullsdrivein.com .
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Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyThis is one of the funnest experiences in Lexington. One of the last Drive In movie theaters in Virginia showing first run movies in a beautiful outdoor setting. A non-profit operated business with many volunteers and a classic retro family and dog friendly experience. Lovingly restored over the past decade to original condition plus modern features like digital projection and both period sound boxes and digital radio transmission. The movie schedule and ticketing are on the website- hullsdrivein.com .
Located about 12 miles from Dog Town Farm a free and fun outdoor experience. Beautiful lake and picnic areas, hiking trails, boats and fishing. A great free swimming pool with cool spring water for a cool off on a hot summer day. The are camping sites for rent as well as boats.
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Lake Robertson Recreation Park
106 Lake Robertson DrLocated about 12 miles from Dog Town Farm a free and fun outdoor experience. Beautiful lake and picnic areas, hiking trails, boats and fishing. A great free swimming pool with cool spring water for a cool off on a hot summer day. The are camping sites for rent as well as boats.
Beautiful, clean and scenic Maury River mountain pass with great swimming, fishing, kayaking and picnic areas. A great place to spend a hot summer afternoon cooling off in the cool spring fed mountain river.
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Goshen Pass
Beautiful, clean and scenic Maury River mountain pass with great swimming, fishing, kayaking and picnic areas. A great place to spend a hot summer afternoon cooling off in the cool spring fed mountain river.
Peaceful family and dog friendly area with hiking trails and music venues on weekends on the outskirts of Lexingtonl See website bokerwood.org for details.
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Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross RdPeaceful family and dog friendly area with hiking trails and music venues on weekends on the outskirts of Lexingtonl See website bokerwood.org for details.
A rails to trails hiking and biking road on outskirts of Lexington, flat and runs along scenic Maury river with cliffs and ruins of old James River Canal locks.
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Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailA rails to trails hiking and biking road on outskirts of Lexington, flat and runs along scenic Maury river with cliffs and ruins of old James River Canal locks.
If you are on a family trip with kids a must do experience. Located about five miles from Dog Town Farm this is both a drive through experience and a petting zoo. For details on operating hours and costs/prices please go to their website.
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Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnIf you are on a family trip with kids a must do experience. Located about five miles from Dog Town Farm this is both a drive through experience and a petting zoo. For details on operating hours and costs/prices please go to their website.
Great place to hike and visit a cool rock formation. A lot of local history with this place. It was privately owned until about five years ago and is now part of Virginia State Parks system with a resulting better experience and lower costs. Check out the website for details on operating times and costs.
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Natürliche Brücke State Park
6477 S Lee HwyGreat place to hike and visit a cool rock formation. A lot of local history with this place. It was privately owned until about five years ago and is now part of Virginia State Parks system with a resulting better experience and lower costs. Check out the website for details on operating times and costs.
One of four microbreweries in the Lexington area, in my opinion this is the best. The scenic view of the nearby Blue Ridge mountains and adjacent farm land is spectacular. The venue is modern and interesting, dog and kid friendly and the beer is good , pricey but worth it. There are occasional music and food truck activities on weekends- visit website of Facebook for details.
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Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley LnOne of four microbreweries in the Lexington area, in my opinion this is the best. The scenic view of the nearby Blue Ridge mountains and adjacent farm land is spectacular. The venue is modern and interesting, dog and kid friendly and the beer is good , pricey but worth it. There are occasional music and food truck activities on weekends- visit website of Facebook for details.
This is a very fun hot weather thing to do. A great way to experience canoe or kayak on the James River as it goes through the Blue Ridge. Buchanan is about twenty miles from Lexington. Please see website for details.
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Twin River Outfitters
640 Lowe StThis is a very fun hot weather thing to do. A great way to experience canoe or kayak on the James River as it goes through the Blue Ridge. Buchanan is about twenty miles from Lexington. Please see website for details.
Family owned and operated for 30 years now including a microbrewery. Twenty plus acres of grape vineyards on site with beautiful setting. The wine and beer are both handcrafted on site and are very good with reasonable prices.
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Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdFamily owned and operated for 30 years now including a microbrewery. Twenty plus acres of grape vineyards on site with beautiful setting. The wine and beer are both handcrafted on site and are very good with reasonable prices.
Wilderness Canoe Company
631 James River RdVirginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdAmerican Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StGreat Classic Music Venue in scenic mountain setting- food events.
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Garth Newel Music Center
403 Garth Newel LnGreat Classic Music Venue in scenic mountain setting- food events.
Historic property
Historic mountain resort with world class golf, restaurants,hot springs,water park,trout fishing and more.
Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead Hwy