Lexington, Va. & Rockbridge County

To visit Lexington and Rockbridge County is to step into the footprints of American history. The area has served as home to the renowned military strategists Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Robert E. Lee, along with inventor Cyrus McCormick and pioneer Sam Houston.

Tour VMI, the Oldest State-Supported Military College, and meet young men and women who carry on the tradition of the only American military school to have fought as a unit in a war.

There are many cultural and recreational opportunities available in Lexington including the Lee Chapel, Stonewall Jackson's home and the George C. Marshall foundation. Lexington is also becoming increasingly known as a desirable retirement location for many reasons, including its historical significance, natural beauty and exceptional way of life.

LINKS:
"America's Top 10 Coolest Small Towns"
Lexington, Va. Visitor's Guide
Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County Visitor's Center