Visit Lexington, where history buffs and foodies live in perfect harmony.
Ever enjoy a freshly baked doughnut while connecting with the legacies of two of Virginia’s (and America’s) most famous generals? Ever sip craft beer and eat local farm-to-table cuisine after spending a day at a stunning natural landmark? We bet you have if you’ve ever visited Lexington.
Home to the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University, as well as the resting places of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, Lexington is indeed historic, but it is also a hub for great food. Get a sugar rush at Pure Eats (we like the maple bacon doughnut), wet your beak with one of Blue Lab Brewing Co.’s craft microbrews on tap and savor seasonal fare at the Red Hen, Lexington’s first farm-to-table restaurant.
After you’ve had your fill, dig into the natural beauty of the surrounding area by visiting Natural Bridge Park to see its famous rock formation and participate in the Monacan Indian Living History Experience.
It’s a lot to cover in one weekend, but it’s worth the effort.
Eat & Drink
Blue Lab Brewing Co., 540-458-0146, BlueLabBrewing.com
Pure Eats, 540-462-6000, Pure-Eats.com
Rockbridge Vineyard, 540-377-6204, RockbridgeVineyard.com
The Red Hen, 540-464-4401, RedHenLex.com
See & Do
Lexington Historic Sites Information (Lee Chapel and Museum, reenactments, etc.)
540-463-3777, VisitStonewall.com
Natural Bridge Park and Historic Hotel, 800-533-1410, NaturalBridgeVa.com
Stonewall Jackson House, 540-464-7704, StonewallJackson.org
VMI Museum, 540-464-7334, VMI.edu/vmi_museum
