Downtown Lexington is on everyone’s
list of favorite places to visit. Stroll brick
sidewalks lined with historic buildings and
beautiful gardens. Fabulous one-of-a-kind
shops abound, and cozy cafes, many with
outdoor seating.
Step back in time and tour the town in a
horse drawn carriage while your driver
shares the history of the town. One of the
most famous generals of the Civil War,
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, lived in
Lexington, and his home and garden are
open for tours. Up by the Virginia Military
Institute’s Parade Ground, a museum
dedicated to George C. Marshall relives
this famous citizen-soldier’s contribution
to allied victories in World War II and his
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Marshall Plan, instrumental in Europe’s
revitalization after the war. Then pay a
visit to the VMI Museum - a must for any
Civil War buff.
Located in Natural Bridge, the Virginia
Safari Park has been the leading
destination for tourists in western Virginia
for years. Enjoy seeing more than 1,000
animals as you drive three miles of
winding safari roads in the 180-acre park.
Or, hop aboard a guided wagon tour for
an awesome adventure. Either way, you’ll
have a chance to enjoy wildlife “up close
and personal.” Encounter friendly bison,
antelope, llamas, ostriches, and other
curious critters anxious to take a snack
from your feed bucket! The Safari Village
walk-thru includes the Kangaroo Walk-
About, Tiger Territory, Giraffe Feeding
Station, petting area, Watering Hole Café,
and so much more! See the story on p. 37
for more.
Just a bit further south on Route 11, folks
head to see one of nature’s true wonders, the
Natural Bridge. This 215-foot-tall bridge
was once owned by Thomas Jefferson, who
described it as the most beautiful place in
the world. It’s now a Virginia State Park.
Virginia Safari Park
Virginia Safari Park