Joe’s guidebook
Food scene
The Red Hen is a small but superb dining experience. Book early so you don't miss out!
18 locals recommend
The Red Hen
11 E Washington StThe Red Hen is a small but superb dining experience. Book early so you don't miss out!
Haywood's Restaurant
2 N Main StGreat Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley Lngreat brewery with views and fun
Pronto Caffé & Gelateria
26 S Main StAwesome coffee and gelato! Wonderful people too!
Pure Eats
107 N Main Stdonuts and diner food
Niko's Grille
167 S Main StGreek
Heliotrope Brewing
128 S Main Stbrewery downtown
Salerno Pizzeria, Bar and Bistro
115 S Jefferson Stgreat pizza and live music sometimes
Bistro On Main
8 N Main StDevils Backbone Outpost Brewery
3303 50 N Wind Lngreat beer and food
Sweet Treats
19 W Washington StClassic bakery with options for lunch too
TAPS
11 N Main StOpen when other restaurants are not - good food and drink
Neighborhoods
So many cute stores, galleries, book shops and more downtown. Outside of town, enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking and more.
49 locals recommend
Lexington
So many cute stores, galleries, book shops and more downtown. Outside of town, enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking and more.
Drive-in movies
Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwySuch a fun thing to do in the warmer months
Shopping
Pumpkinseeds
1 N Main Stadorable gift store downtown
Artists In Cahoots
21 W Washington StDuke's Lexington Antique Center
30 Pinnacle Lanegreat vintage finds
Wineries
Beautiful view and place to chill over some wine. Maybe 30 minutes driving.
24 locals recommend
12 Ridges Vineyard
24981 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful view and place to chill over some wine. Maybe 30 minutes driving.
Rockbridge Vineyard
35 Hillview RdLexington Valley Vineyard
80 Norton WayJump Mountain Vineyard
1493 Walkers Creek RdLovely views, wonderful people and relaxing or go for a hike on their property.
10 locals recommend
Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso LnLovely views, wonderful people and relaxing or go for a hike on their property.
Sightseeing
A beautiful functional mill that has much history.
8 locals recommend
Wade's Mill (closed to the public until April 3, 2021)
55 Kennedy Wades Mill LoopA beautiful functional mill that has much history.
Natural Bridge
One of the seven wonders of the world!
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnFun for the kids or young people at heart!
beautiful path on the old railroad track for walking or biking that parallels the Maury River
24 locals recommend
Chessie Nature Trail
Chessie Nature Trailbeautiful path on the old railroad track for walking or biking that parallels the Maury River
Tucked away off a Fairfield Road, beautiful views and fun for gardeners or anyone looking for some clean air and a great place for a picnic.
11 locals recommend
Lavender fields @ Tantivy Farm
1350 Decatur RdTucked away off a Fairfield Road, beautiful views and fun for gardeners or anyone looking for some clean air and a great place for a picnic.
Dinosaur Kingdom II
5781 S Lee HwyLexington Carriage Company
106 E Washington StNatural Bridge Zoo
5784 S Lee HwyJordan's Point Park
Stono Lanegreat park and put in to float down the Maury River
Woods Creek Park
22 1 2Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden Rdgreat live music during the warmer months
Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross RdViews and Hikes
View, House Mountain
Blue Ridge ParkwayLavender fields @ Tantivy Farm
1350 Decatur RdLove this place!
Panther Falls Trailhead
Crabtree Falls
Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead
Blue Ridge ParkwayCole Mountain
Appalachian National Scenic Trail