Our Personal Buena Vista/Lexington Guidebook
Food scene
Foothill Momma's BBQ Juke Joint
141 E Midland TrailSmokehouse nachos are a hit!
Great pizza at the best price. Recommend the philly cheesesteak pizza (no tomatoes!), and the BBQ chicken pizza (add banana pepper!).
Five and Dime Pizza
2378 Beech AvenueGreat pizza at the best price. Recommend the philly cheesesteak pizza (no tomatoes!), and the BBQ chicken pizza (add banana pepper!).
Some of the best food we've ever eaten. The Asian Zing wings are a must try, and we love the Willam Wonders Burger along with some sweet potato fries!
10 locals recommend
Foot of the Mountain Cafe
126 Arcadia RdSome of the best food we've ever eaten. The Asian Zing wings are a must try, and we love the Willam Wonders Burger along with some sweet potato fries!
Pronto Caffé & Gelateria
26 S Main StAwesome gelato in historic, downtown Lexington.
Great local BBQ joint. Their southern desserts are all great, and we personally love the piggy nachos.
BeameupBBQ & Cafe
411 Lime Kiln RdGreat local BBQ joint. Their southern desserts are all great, and we personally love the piggy nachos.
Woodfire grill pizza and calzones in a great family setting in historic, downtown Lexington.
15 locals recommend
Salerno Pizzeria, Bar and Bistro
115 S Jefferson StWoodfire grill pizza and calzones in a great family setting in historic, downtown Lexington.
The best fast food deal around. If you've never been to a cookout, you're in for a treat. For $6 they have a filling, indulgent, amazingly tasty meal. The cookout tray is what you want. An entree, two sides, and a drink, float, or shake (for a little bit more).
My too frequent order is the cookout tray, big double cheeseburger with grilled onions, white cheddar cheese bites, hushpuppies, topped off with a cheerwine float.
Cook Out
445 East Nelson StreetThe best fast food deal around. If you've never been to a cookout, you're in for a treat. For $6 they have a filling, indulgent, amazingly tasty meal. The cookout tray is what you want. An entree, two sides, and a drink, float, or shake (for a little bit more).
My too frequent order is the cookout tray, big double cheeseburger with grilled onions, white cheddar cheese bites, hushpuppies, topped off with a cheerwine float.
Sightseeing
Panther Falls
Easy .5 mile hike in and out with falls to jump into and swim in.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayBreathtaking views, minutes from Buena Vista.
Natural bridge is just what it is titled to be. A naturally made bridge.
110 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
Natural bridge is just what it is titled to be. A naturally made bridge.
The oldest military institute in the country right here in downtown Lexington.
41 locals recommend
Virginia Military Institute
319 VMI ParadeThe oldest military institute in the country right here in downtown Lexington.
Established in 1749, W&L is amongst the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country.
40 locals recommend
Washington and Lee University
19 Letcher AveEstablished in 1749, W&L is amongst the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country.
World class equestrian center that hosts national and international shows.
29 locals recommend
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River RdWorld class equestrian center that hosts national and international shows.
Southern Virginia University is a beautifully located mountain university in Buena Vista.
11 locals recommend
Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill DrSouthern Virginia University is a beautifully located mountain university in Buena Vista.
The 180 acre safari drive through zoo nearby that includes animals that can walk straight up to your car such as bull elk, deer, llamas, and ostrich. There are also giraffes, rhinos, sloths, and many other animals on site.
97 locals recommend
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnThe 180 acre safari drive through zoo nearby that includes animals that can walk straight up to your car such as bull elk, deer, llamas, and ostrich. There are also giraffes, rhinos, sloths, and many other animals on site.
One of the oldest, still operating drive in movie theaters in the country. Enjoy two movies and their great concessions stand all for an incredible price and environment.
28 locals recommend
Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyOne of the oldest, still operating drive in movie theaters in the country. Enjoy two movies and their great concessions stand all for an incredible price and environment.