Sightseeing
Historic Downtown Lexington is ideal for small town shopping and dining out. Want homemade ice cream? Locally sourced and brewed beer? This is your place. See ‘Food Scene’ on my AirBnB Guidebook for a listing of our favorite places for yummy food and tasty drinks. 20 minutes drive from house.
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Lexington
Historic Downtown Lexington is ideal for small town shopping and dining out. Want homemade ice cream? Locally sourced and brewed beer? This is your place. See ‘Food Scene’ on my AirBnB Guidebook for a listing of our favorite places for yummy food and tasty drinks. 20 minutes drive from house.
Virginia Horse Center
The Stonewall Country Hunter-Jumper Show is a winter must-see horse show held January 15-19 and January 31-February 2.
Star City Canine Agility will take to the ring inside Anderson Coliseum February 13-16.
The Lone Star Rodeo bucks and broncs into town February 21-22 for the indoor winter Bulls, Barrels & Broncs series. Grab a seat and watch the cowboys hold on tight!
15 minute drive from house.
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Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdVirginia Horse Center
The Stonewall Country Hunter-Jumper Show is a winter must-see horse show held January 15-19 and January 31-February 2.
Star City Canine Agility will take to the ring inside Anderson Coliseum February 13-16.
The Lone Star Rodeo bucks and broncs into town February 21-22 for the indoor winter Bulls, Barrels & Broncs series. Grab a seat and watch the cowboys hold on tight!
15 minute drive from house.
You feed the animals from your car as you drive 3 miles through this 180 acres natural expanse. This is a truly unique and awesome see! They have a wide variety of animals including camels, giraffes, yaks, buffalo and many more. A crowd pleaser and major kid pleaser attraction. 31 minutes drive from the house.
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Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnYou feed the animals from your car as you drive 3 miles through this 180 acres natural expanse. This is a truly unique and awesome see! They have a wide variety of animals including camels, giraffes, yaks, buffalo and many more. A crowd pleaser and major kid pleaser attraction. 31 minutes drive from the house.
Great family activity for rainy weather. Gorgeous caverns located near the landmark Natural Bridge (which is 1 of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and has George Washington's initials carved in it). 30 minutes drive from house.
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Σπήλαια στη γέφυρα της φύσης
6313 S Lee HwyGreat family activity for rainy weather. Gorgeous caverns located near the landmark Natural Bridge (which is 1 of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and has George Washington's initials carved in it). 30 minutes drive from house.
A gorgeous must see. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world. George Washington carved his initials in it well over 200 years ago. 30 minute drive away. Located very near to The Safari Park, Great Valley Brewery and Winery and the Caverns of Natural Bridge.
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Natural Bridge
A gorgeous must see. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world. George Washington carved his initials in it well over 200 years ago. 30 minute drive away. Located very near to The Safari Park, Great Valley Brewery and Winery and the Caverns of Natural Bridge.
Goshen Pass is 3 minutes away and absolutely gorgeous! It is a 3.7 mile gorge that runs along the Maury River and Little North Mountain. You can simply drive through this breathtaking Natural Preserve or stop at multiple sites to take pictures, swim, fish, kayak, hike and more. There is even a picnic table area with a pavilion and charcoal grills that is very kid-friendly. Inquire with us if you would like to take a hike. There are trail maps in the house and we can assist you in selecting the perfect hike for you and your crew :)
To get there, go back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. When you get to the stop sign, take a right into Rt. 39. In around a 3 minutes drive, you will enter Goshen Pass. Altogether it is about 5 miles long.
Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve
Goshen Pass is 3 minutes away and absolutely gorgeous! It is a 3.7 mile gorge that runs along the Maury River and Little North Mountain. You can simply drive through this breathtaking Natural Preserve or stop at multiple sites to take pictures, swim, fish, kayak, hike and more. There is even a picnic table area with a pavilion and charcoal grills that is very kid-friendly. Inquire with us if you would like to take a hike. There are trail maps in the house and we can assist you in selecting the perfect hike for you and your crew :)
To get there, go back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. When you get to the stop sign, take a right into Rt. 39. In around a 3 minutes drive, you will enter Goshen Pass. Altogether it is about 5 miles long.
Rockbridge Baths swinging bridge. Fun for kids. A one mile walk from the house or minute drive, the swinging bridge will give you a small thrill while keeping you perfectly safe. Beautiful view of the Maury River. Walk or drive back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. Take a left at the stop sign. The swinging bridge will be on your right. Park at the Post Office.
Swinging Bridge Rockbridge Baths
Rockbridge Baths swinging bridge. Fun for kids. A one mile walk from the house or minute drive, the swinging bridge will give you a small thrill while keeping you perfectly safe. Beautiful view of the Maury River. Walk or drive back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. Take a left at the stop sign. The swinging bridge will be on your right. Park at the Post Office.
A scenic drive that is less than 5 minutes from the house. This area is perfect for picnics, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking and relaxing while taking in the grand views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Maury River. There is a designated picnic area as well as a swinging bridge along this 5 mile stretch.. To experience, drive back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. When you get to the stop sign, take a right. In minutes you will be experiencing breathtaking views.
Goshen Pass Trailhead
A scenic drive that is less than 5 minutes from the house. This area is perfect for picnics, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking and relaxing while taking in the grand views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Maury River. There is a designated picnic area as well as a swinging bridge along this 5 mile stretch.. To experience, drive back the way you came on McCurdy Lane. When you get to the stop sign, take a right. In minutes you will be experiencing breathtaking views.
Want to go tubing? The Wilderness Canoe Company offers day trips and overnight camping trips. 40 minute drive from house.
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Wilderness Canoe Company
631 James River RdWant to go tubing? The Wilderness Canoe Company offers day trips and overnight camping trips. 40 minute drive from house.
Great place to rent outdoor river equipment. 44 minute drive from House.
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Twin River Outfitters
640 Lowe StGreat place to rent outdoor river equipment. 44 minute drive from House.
A wonderful outdoor music venue in Lexington that books great artists. Children 5 and under are free. 22 minute drive away.
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Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden RdA wonderful outdoor music venue in Lexington that books great artists. Children 5 and under are free. 22 minute drive away.
One of the last true drive-in movie theaters in the country. 15 minutes drive from house. Check out Facebook page for movie listings.
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Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyOne of the last true drive-in movie theaters in the country. 15 minutes drive from house. Check out Facebook page for movie listings.
A lavender farm that has a trail and picnic tables. They sell homemade products made with lavender and lavender plants. Beautiful place! 15 minute drive from the house.
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Lavender fields @ Tantivy Farm
1350 Decatur RdA lavender farm that has a trail and picnic tables. They sell homemade products made with lavender and lavender plants. Beautiful place! 15 minute drive from the house.
Beautiful flat walking trail along the river. Great for biking, walking or running. Super close to Lexington if you want to catch lunch too. 21 minute drive away.
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Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature TrailBeautiful flat walking trail along the river. Great for biking, walking or running. Super close to Lexington if you want to catch lunch too. 21 minute drive away.
Washington and Lee University
19 Letcher Ave24 minute drive from the house.
Virginia Military Institute
319 VMI Parade24 minute drive from house.
During the warm months, Boxerwood hosts ‘Music in the Garden’ where local artists play for free. Sometimes they have a food truck but usually you bring a picnic and your own alcoholic beverages. 20 minute drive from the house.
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Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross RdDuring the warm months, Boxerwood hosts ‘Music in the Garden’ where local artists play for free. Sometimes they have a food truck but usually you bring a picnic and your own alcoholic beverages. 20 minute drive from the house.
Ζωολογικός Κήπος του Νάτουραλ Μπριτζ
5784 S Lee HwyLexington Golf & Country Club
141 Country Club RdGreat for golf. 26 minutes drive from house.
Vista Links Golf Course
100 Vista Links DriveGorgeous views for golfing. 25 minute drive from house.
Great for families and kids. You can drive golf carts around looking at new world and old world homes. 30 minutes drive from house.
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Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveGreat for families and kids. You can drive golf carts around looking at new world and old world homes. 30 minutes drive from house.
Food scene
Great local microbrewery and restaurant. They are very kid-friendly, family friendly with a board game section and live music on weekends. Check out their calendar for events. 17 minutes drive from house.
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Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind LnGreat local microbrewery and restaurant. They are very kid-friendly, family friendly with a board game section and live music on weekends. Check out their calendar for events. 17 minutes drive from house.
New large vineyard in Fairfield, VA. 20 minute drive from the house.
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Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso LnNew large vineyard in Fairfield, VA. 20 minute drive from the house.
Awesome food that uses local vendors and has their own microbrewery on site. Everything is made in-house. They serve pizzas and middle eastern cuisine. One of the best restaurants in Lexington and is located on Main Street. A 24 minute drive from the house.
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Heliotrope Brewing
128 S Main StAwesome food that uses local vendors and has their own microbrewery on site. Everything is made in-house. They serve pizzas and middle eastern cuisine. One of the best restaurants in Lexington and is located on Main Street. A 24 minute drive from the house.
A family favorite. Great beer, local music, food trucks and amazing view overlooking the vineyard and Safari Park. Great for families with kids because they are free to play and fun around with other kids without the parents having to worry they can run off because the brewery is on a mountaintop. 33 minutes drive from house.
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Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley LnA family favorite. Great beer, local music, food trucks and amazing view overlooking the vineyard and Safari Park. Great for families with kids because they are free to play and fun around with other kids without the parents having to worry they can run off because the brewery is on a mountaintop. 33 minutes drive from house.
Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdLocal vineyard that is a 25 minutes drive away.
Great homemade ice-cream shoppe located across the street from the scenic Washington and Lee Campus. A nice walk that extends to the Virginia Military Campus. Heads up- they only take cash so go prepared. 24 minutes drive from house.
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Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
106 W Washington StGreat homemade ice-cream shoppe located across the street from the scenic Washington and Lee Campus. A nice walk that extends to the Virginia Military Campus. Heads up- they only take cash so go prepared. 24 minutes drive from house.
Delicious homemade chocolates in Historic Downtown Lexington. We highly recommend the raspberry truffles. 20 minuets drive from house.
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Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company
786 W Nelson StDelicious homemade chocolates in Historic Downtown Lexington. We highly recommend the raspberry truffles. 20 minuets drive from house.
Local butcher in Lexington. Fantastic chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. 20 minute drive from house.
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Cattleman's Market
538 E Midland TrailLocal butcher in Lexington. Fantastic chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. 20 minute drive from house.
Washington Street Purveyors
29 E Washington StHands-down best restaurant in Virginia...or at least we believe so. Be sure to book your reservation online. They do not take walk-ins. 30 minute drive from house.
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The Shack
105 S Coalter StHands-down best restaurant in Virginia...or at least we believe so. Be sure to book your reservation online. They do not take walk-ins. 30 minute drive from house.
Family owned and operated small farm and cidery. Tasty local cider! 29 minute drive from house.
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Halcyon Days Cider Co
4135 S Lee HwyFamily owned and operated small farm and cidery. Tasty local cider! 29 minute drive from house.
Best pizza in Lexington. 15 minutes drive from house. Located next to Walmart.
Rockbridge County Pizza Pasta & Subs
1213 North Lee HighwayBest pizza in Lexington. 15 minutes drive from house. Located next to Walmart.
Best blueberries around!! You pick as many as you want and then weigh and pay. They blueberries are usually ready for the Between the months of July and September. 17 minute drive from the house. Check Facebook for hours of operation.
Blueberry Hill at Still House
569 Stillhouse DriveBest blueberries around!! You pick as many as you want and then weigh and pay. They blueberries are usually ready for the Between the months of July and September. 17 minute drive from the house. Check Facebook for hours of operation.
Pick some locally grown apples in this picturesque location. 30 minute drive from house.
Virginia Gold Orchard
100 Asian Pear WayPick some locally grown apples in this picturesque location. 30 minute drive from house.
Good food. Family friendly. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
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TAPS
11 N Main StGood food. Family friendly. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
NapaThai Cuisine
24 N Main StYummy Thai food! 24 minutes from house.
Best baklava and rice pudding I have ever tasted! 20 minutes drive from house.
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Niko's Grille
167 S Main StBest baklava and rice pudding I have ever tasted! 20 minutes drive from house.
New sandwich shop in Lexington. They close at 3 pm so keep that in mind. They are located next to Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe that makes delicious homemade ice cream. 20 minute drive from the house.
Legendary Eats
110 W Washington StNew sandwich shop in Lexington. They close at 3 pm so keep that in mind. They are located next to Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe that makes delicious homemade ice cream. 20 minute drive from the house.
Jump Mountain Vineyard
1493 Walkers Creek RdJump Mountain Vineyard
Yummy sandwich spot with homemade breads. Heads up, they close early around 4pm. 20 minutes from house.
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Blue Sky Bakery
125 W Nelson StYummy sandwich spot with homemade breads. Heads up, they close early around 4pm. 20 minutes from house.
Nice beer selection...some gluten free options too. Sometimes have live music. Check out their Facebook page for events. 20 minutes from house.
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Brew Ridge Taps
11 E Nelson StNice beer selection...some gluten free options too. Sometimes have live music. Check out their Facebook page for events. 20 minutes from house.
Good food. Fair price. Right on Main Street so ideal view of Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
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Bistro On Main
8 N Main StGood food. Fair price. Right on Main Street so ideal view of Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
Locally sourced, ethically farm raised hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Great milkshakes and donuts. Very family friendly. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
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Pure Eats
107 N Main StLocally sourced, ethically farm raised hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Great milkshakes and donuts. Very family friendly. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
Delicious sushi! Located on Main Street of Historic Downtown Lexington. Nice walking location to experience the town. 20 minute drive from house.
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Sushi Matsumoto
159 S Main StDelicious sushi! Located on Main Street of Historic Downtown Lexington. Nice walking location to experience the town. 20 minute drive from house.
Wood fired pizza with 40+ microbrews in tap. 20 minutes from house.
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Salerno Pizzeria, Bar and Bistro
115 S Jefferson StWood fired pizza with 40+ microbrews in tap. 20 minutes from house.
Yummy gelato (salted caramel is the best) and good coffee. 20 minute drive from house.
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Pronto Caffé & Gelateria
26 S Main StYummy gelato (salted caramel is the best) and good coffee. 20 minute drive from house.
Have amazing french toast pancakes at breakfast. Offer gluten free desserts. 20 minutes from house.
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Sweet Treats
19 W Washington StHave amazing french toast pancakes at breakfast. Offer gluten free desserts. 20 minutes from house.
Good food. Neat store. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
Old Lex Mercantile
113 W Nelson StGood food. Neat store. Located in Historic Downtown Lexington. 20 minute drive from the house.
Open Wednesday mornings 8;00 am-12:30 pm in Lexington. Great local vendors. 20 minute drive from house.
Lexington Farmer's Market
129 S Railroad StOpen Wednesday mornings 8;00 am-12:30 pm in Lexington. Great local vendors. 20 minute drive from house.
Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StTasty food. 20 minutes from the house.
12 Ridges Vineyard
24981 Blue Ridge Pkwy30 minute drive from the house.
Polyface Farm
43 Pure Meadows LnFounded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade’s Mill is Virginia’s oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill.
Today we proudly continue the small and simple Wade’s Mill tradition, with one miller stone-grinding premium grains fresh to order. Our whole grain products are 100% natural, no additives, preservatives or bleaches. Just genuine, stone-ground goodness in every bag.Come to historic Wade’s Mill to create your own modern small and simple, fresh and “free from” stone-ground grains tradition. 15 minutes drive from house.
Wades Mill
Founded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade’s Mill is Virginia’s oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill.
Today we proudly continue the small and simple Wade’s Mill tradition, with one miller stone-grinding premium grains fresh to order. Our whole grain products are 100% natural, no additives, preservatives or bleaches. Just genuine, stone-ground goodness in every bag.Come to historic Wade’s Mill to create your own modern small and simple, fresh and “free from” stone-ground grains tradition. 15 minutes drive from house.
Neighborhoods
One mile long; little traffic; borders the Maury River; great for a scenic walk or bike ride.
McCurdy Lane
McCurdy LaneOne mile long; little traffic; borders the Maury River; great for a scenic walk or bike ride.
South Main Street
South Main Street22 minute drive away. Great local shops and restaurants.
Staunton
30 minute drive away. Great shops and restaurants.
Outdoor walking mall located in Charlottesville Virginia. Great food and shopping. Music venue at one end. Great outdoor walking experience. 1 hour drive from House. Very scenic view midway thru drive when you travel over Afton mountain. 1 hour drive away.
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Downtown Mall
Outdoor walking mall located in Charlottesville Virginia. Great food and shopping. Music venue at one end. Great outdoor walking experience. 1 hour drive from House. Very scenic view midway thru drive when you travel over Afton mountain. 1 hour drive away.
Family Activities
Stonewall Paintball
2215 Wert Faulkner HwyState Theatre
12 W Nelson StStaunton Lanes
831 Greenville AveOld bowling alley but it gets the job done on rainy days. 30 minutes from the house.
Awesome outdoor Venus on the Historic Downtown Mall of Charlottesville. 1 hour drive from house.
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Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StAwesome outdoor Venus on the Historic Downtown Mall of Charlottesville. 1 hour drive from house.
Skiing and snow tubing available in the winter. 50 minutes drive from the house.
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Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead HwySkiing and snow tubing available in the winter. 50 minutes drive from the house.
Merchants
Gorgeous local art! Located in Downton Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
Earth, Fire, & Spirit Pottery
15 W Washington StGorgeous local art! Located in Downton Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
Fabulous local art. Located in Downtown Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
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Artists In Cahoots
21 W Washington StFabulous local art. Located in Downtown Lexington. 20 minutes from house.
Pappagallo
23 N Main StBohemian style clothing and shoe store. 20 minute drive from house.