Washington & Lee University
204 W Washington St, Lexington VA 24450
By Plane
Lexington is within easy driving distance of several regional and national airports.
Roanoke (ROA): One hour
Charlottesville (CHO): One hour and 15 minutes
Richmond (RIC): Two hours
Dulles (IAD): Three hours
By Car
From the North, South, or East: Follow I-81 to exit 191 (which puts you onto I-64). Next, take exit 55 off I-64. Turn left onto Route 11 south at the stop sign.
From the West: take I-64 to exit 55. Turn right on Route 11 south at the stop sign. Once you are on Route 11 south, you will drive through three stoplights. After the third stoplight, you will cross the Maury River, and bear right onto Route 11 Business. You will pass Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
The Georges (arguably nicest hotel in town, centrally located)
Hampton Inn Lexington - Historic District (former mansion turned 4-star hotel)
Holiday Inn Express (affordable option about a mile from downtown)
Wingate by Wyndham - Lexington
(clean, nice hotel about a mile from downtown)
(about a mile from downtown)
TAPS (classic Lexington lounge spot, enjoyable American food and good drinks)
Haywoods (nicer, more "ritzy" American cuisine)
Macado's (local favorite of the VMI cadets, cheaper American fanfare and amazing happy hour deals)
The Palms (American fanfare, good beer on tap - personally known most of the staff 😇)
Heliotrope (pizzeria and brewery, in one! The 'za is speciality, but delicious)
Sweet Treats (local diner and a favorite personal breakfast stop!)
Sweet Things (not to be confused with the prior, good ice cream and sweet bites)
Golden Garden (Asian cuisine, affordable and tasty sushi and lunch specials)
Sky Bar (the only place in town - outside of the The Palms or Macados - to tie one off)