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The 9 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Lexington, Virginia (VA)
Lexington, Virginia, is a college town rich with history, charm and natural wonders. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, its bustling downtown offers unique restaurants, artisan shops and galleries. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountain vistas on a walk along the Woods Creek trail or on a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. History buffs can follow the Civil War and visit the final resting places of iconic figures like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Restaurants in Lexington
1. Virginia Military Institute
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By SusanRoAne - San Francisco, United States
We visited VMI whose son is a cadet. We coincidentally met and spoke with both General Peay, the Superintendent as well as second in command. My host, Patrick Morin, was well-informed about practices, policies and history of VMI. We were able to spend time with his son and roommates in the PX and that was unusual. We visited the Jackson Memorial Hall and Museum, Saw the Stonewall Jackson House, The chapel, Barracks (though we had to stand outside, and the spectacular George C Marshall Museum. We watched the RATS walk the yellow line and cadets on their way to classes. VMI is our history and worth a visit.
2. Hull's Drive-In
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
3. Lexington Carriage Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 241 reviews
Historical Tours and Charter Horse-drawn Carriages for Weddings, Festivals and All Special Occasions! Since 1985, Lexington Carriage Company (LCC) has offered an intriguing way for visitors to discover the rich history of Lexington. Slowed to the pace and rhythm of hoofbeats, our carriages travel through Lexington's unique historic residential and business districts while professional tour guides point out places of interest along the way. LCC is also delighted to provide carriage services for weddings and other special occasions! Our wedding service will make your day a “Cinderella story” event when a white convertible carriage pulled by a team of matched horses arrives to take you to your wedding, or to whisk you away for a romantic newlywed ride together, before taking you to your reception. Tours begin across the street from the Lexington Visitor Center--open Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm; Private tour rentals available every day.
4. Cyrus McCormick Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By karrrenbee - Fredericksburg, United States
We stopped here on a weekday morning because it looked interesting and was on our way home. There was one other family there when we arrived, and they were gone before we were done with our self-guided tour, so it was nice and quiet. It's a very low-key exhibit with a handful of buildings included, including a blacksmith shop, a grist mill and a water wheel, and a building that houses a small display with a model of the original reaper and some small model reapers, etc. The buildings are all kept up very nicely, with repairs done in an historically accurate fashion, and the surrounding area is pretty. There's a small picnic area near the pond that's on the grounds, which would be a very pleasant place to eat lunch. (The bathrooms next to the picnic area apparently close in the winter, though.) I'd definitely recommend this site. It was a relaxing stop with enough items of interest for everyone in our family, from our six-year-old to the adults. Even the kids who weren't as interested in the history of the Virginia reaper enjoyed crossing the bridges and looking at the water wheel. The tour is free and there's a small donation box in one of the buildings (mentioned only because I wish I had known that so I could have brought cash). It was chilly so we didn't go down the trail that's across the way, so I can't speak to that aspect of this site, but next time we're in the area I'd like to stop again and check it out.
5. Virginia Horse Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The Virginia Horse Center is a 600 acre state-of-the-art environment for horse shows and other livestock events. The Virginia Horse Center has twelve show rings, including the 150' x 300' indoor Waldron Arena in the Howard P. Anderson Coliseum. There is a five mile cross country course, and such amenities as a campground, a restaurant and catering service with banquet facilities and a gift shop.
Reviewed By Dutch45
This was our first dirt bike racing event. Our 13-year-old great grandson who has been racing for 3 years participated in the BMX event along with many others ranging in age from 2 to 81! We were amazed that the dirt from the central floor area of the 4000-seat Coliseum was used to create a race course with hilly straightaways and 3 steeply banked curves. It was fascinating to watch many levels of competition. This seemed to be a wholesome family experience for the national three-day event! I would not have expected an event like this to be held at a horse center, but it worked out fine!
6. Visitor Center of Lexington
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By 435ashlyw
Very helpful staff that went out of the way to help and suggest things to see and do. Sad some people of Lexingrton don't appreciate there towns history.
7. Chessie Nature Trail
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By marysZ3555GY - Canton, United States
We entered the Chessie trail from Buena Vista and rode up to Lexington. The View was spectacular and the trail was well cats. We even enjoyed some encounters with cows and butterflies. We found a great place to go down to the water to swim as it follows the Maury River. In Lexington we found a fantastic restaurant to go to that is only a half mile up the road from the trail the name of the restaurant is Muchacho Alegre. The food was fabulous! The service was great! We had a dog with us, but could not bring the dog into the patio area. They were okay with my friend Jenny just tying her to the post and keeping the dog outside the patio area. I highly recommend this restaurant and the bike trail
8. Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Fivedanes - Durham, United States
Boxer, refer to the Boxer dogs, that Dr. Munger had, when he owned the place. Not the plants. Just a fun little tidbit KB, the garden steward, told us. We were so lucky to meet her and get a private tour, when we visited. She is an amazing inspirating person. Make sure to see her HUGE chair, an art piece, sitting in the burial area of the garden. Unfortunately, they do not believe in signs, you are supposed to wonder and discover yourself. I would have loved more signs, because the place is 15 acres and I am not sure, we would have seen so much, if we weren't so lucky to run in to KB. Make sure you see the wonderful Children's Play Trail. With mudkitchen, dinosaur bones ( cow bones), tunnels , cliimbing treees and much much more. Fun to see for adults too. And the fairy part. The garden is a lovely place to just wonder around and enjoy all the different trees and shrubs for 1-2 hours.from the burial area the view is spectacular. Don't miss that. No restaurant, so bring a picnic.
9. Haunting Tales Lexington's Ghost Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
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