Lee Chapel and Museum (circa 1867) Located on Campus of Washington & Lee University, 540-463-8768, Built at the request of Robert E. Lee, who was president of Washington College from 1865 to1870, this National Historic Landmark now houses the University Museum, the Lee family crypt, and Lee's office. The chapel is home for a group of portraits called the "Washington-Custis-Lee Collection" that includes the famous Charles Wilson Peale portrait of General George Washington and the Theodore Pine portrait of General Lee.  more...

Stonewall Jackson House (circa 1801) 8 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-2552, The only home Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson ever owned and where he lived immediately before the American Civil War, this historic modest brick town house has a mid-century stone addition at the back and is furnished with many of Jackson‘s own possessions, as well as appropriate period pieces chosen to match items listed in Jackson‘s 1863 estate inventory. Guided tours, conducted on the hour and half hour, are available. more... 

Natural Bridge Caverns Located on US 11 South, 540-291-2121, 800-533-1410, "The Deepest Caverns In The East," these caverns contain stalagmites, stalactites, hanging gardens, streams, and waterfalls and they extend 34 stories below ground level. Along with spectacular landscape, expect an entertaining 45 minute tour through the caverns and learn how our striking underground world was carved and continues to grow. The caverns are open seasonally from March through November.  more...

Natural Bridge Monacan Indian Village Located on US 11 South, 540-291-2126, 800-533-1410, Step back in time and observe what life would have been in a typical Monacan Village 300 years ago while at this living history Monacan Village complex. Visitors can learn about and assist Monacans with canoe building, shelter construction, hide tanning, mat weaving, fishing, gardening, harvesting, and preparing meals and daily activities change seasonally. more...

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-3777, 877-453-9822, This is the final resting place of 144 Confederate veterans, two Virginia governors, and Margaret Junkin Preston. The cemetery is also home to the statue of Stonewall Jackson, which he and his family is buried beneath. more...

Vista Links Golf Course 100 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416, 540-261-GOLF, The area's only public golf course, this links style, 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course was designed by award-winning architect Rick Jacobson and is situated on 180 acres of rolling countryside. It offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. An outstanding practice facility, which includes a driving range, putting green, and chipping area, is also on site.

George C. Marshall Museum Located at the Virginia Military Institute, 540-463-7103, A living memorial to a true American hero, this museum is dedicated to General Marshall who was Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, President of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense. Exhibits in the museum trace the career of Marshall with particular emphasis on the eras of the two World Wars and the Marshall Plan. more...

Haunted Monster Museum Located on U.S. 11 South in Natural Bridge, 540-464-2253, Experience the work of Professor Cline, who has been seen in Alice Cooper’s stage shows, Six Flags Theme Park, and on NBC’s Today Show, and whose work continues to be popular in haunted attractions all over the United States. Enjoy the very best fun family entertainment while at this old Victorian Manor.

Lexington Art Gallery 13 West Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-464-8080, This gallery focuses on contemporary photography by local and nationally known photographers with exhibits on display including hand printed originals. more... 

Natural Bridge Wax Museum P.O. Box 57, Lexington, VA 24578, Located on US 11 South in Natural Bridge, 540-291-2426, 800-533-1410, Take a three dimensional trip through the history of the Shenandoah Valley at this museum which features over 170 life replicas that incorporate sound, light, and animations. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, confederate soldiers, General Lee, and Daniel Boone are some of the figures displayed, as well as a theatrical presentation of Leonardo da Vinci‘s masterpiece, "The Last Supper".  more...

Virginia Military Institute Museum Located at the Virginia Military Institute, 540-464-7232, The story of America's first state military college and the alumni and faculty who have helped mold the course of history is told at this museum which contains exhibits such as Professor Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson‘s uniform coat that he wore while teaching at VMI, the bullet pierced raincoat that Jackson wore at Chancellorsville, exhibits interpreting cadet life at VMI past and present, a replica of a cadet room in the VMI Barracks, and exhibits from the Henry Stewart gun collection. more...

Natural Bridge P.O. Box 57, Natural Bridge, VA, 540-291-2121, 800-533-1410, One of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World" surveyed by young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this unique and historic site provides a picturesque and natural experience. The bridge is nestled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountain ranges in the Southern Shenandoah Valley and it is over 100 million years old, 215 feet tall, and 90 feet wide.  more...

Boxerwood Gardens 963 Ross Road, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-2697, An arboretum and nature center which contains a private collection of mature "rare and unusual trees and shrubs." The gardens are situated on 15 beautiful acres and include noteworthy collections of Dwarf Conifers, Dogwoods, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Japanese Maples. more... 

Natural Bridge Zoo 5784 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, 540-291-2420, Natural Bridge Zoo offers the maximum in close-up encounters with tame bottle feed animals. more...

Virginia Safari Park 229 Safari Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, 540-291-3205, A 180 acre drive-thru zoo that features over 500 free roaming animals from all over the world. Visitors can drive over a three mile road and are allowed to feed the animals from the windows of your car. The park also has a Walkabout petting zoo, picnic area, and gift shop. more... 

Haunting Tales, Lexington's Ghost Tour 106 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450, Begins at the Lexington Visitor Center, 540-464-2250, Experience the eerie transformation of this charming city after the sun goes down during this guided candlelight walking tour through the back streets and alleyways to the venues of Lexington‘s long since departed residents who supposedly still occupy them. The tours last one and a half hours. 

Lexington Carriage Company P.O. Box 1242, Lexington, VA 24450, Located on East Washington Street, 540-463-5647, An intriguing way for visitors to tour this unique 19th century college town, this company provides tours narrated by professional carriage drivers and tour guides throughout the entire route and the tours are slowed to the pace and rhythm of hoof-beats.

Rockbridge Vineyard 35 Hill View Lane, Raphine, VA 24472, 540-377-6204, Visit and tour this vineyard which is located in a completely renovated 1800s dairy and enjoy award-winning Virginia wines while picnicking on the charming grounds.