Get Downtown 2025
Welcome to Lexington, we're so glad you're here!
Browse this page as you tour downtown for more information on participating shops, restaurants, churches, and more.
Looking for more info about downtown? Head over to our Wayfinding portal to browse businesses by block.
Browse this page as you tour downtown for more information on participating shops, restaurants, churches, and more.
Looking for more info about downtown? Head over to our Wayfinding portal to browse businesses by block.
BLUE SKY AND SKYBAR
125 W. Nelson Street
Welcome to Lexington! Blue Sky has been happily serving lunch to W&L First Years for 20 years. Looking forward to meeting you!
Welcome to Lexington! Blue Sky has been happily serving lunch to W&L First Years for 20 years. Looking forward to meeting you!
Bigger Chicken Apparel
121 W. Nelson Street
Bigger Chicken Apparel designs, prints, and creates your new favorite thing. From shirts, hats, tumblers, keychains, and unique gifts of all kinds, Bigger Chicken is the go-to spot for custom wearables and more.
Bigger Chicken Apparel designs, prints, and creates your new favorite thing. From shirts, hats, tumblers, keychains, and unique gifts of all kinds, Bigger Chicken is the go-to spot for custom wearables and more.
CELTIC TIDES
23-A S. Jefferson Street
Celtic Tides offers a range of genuine Scots, Irish, and Welsh items, ranging from jewelry to dry goods, from apparel to highland dress. We also offer custom engraving, embroidery, and weaving.
Celtic Tides offers a range of genuine Scots, Irish, and Welsh items, ranging from jewelry to dry goods, from apparel to highland dress. We also offer custom engraving, embroidery, and weaving.
Just games Lexington
29 W. Nelson Street
Your home for tabletop games and hobbies, including events for board games, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, and Warhammer. Check out our huge selection of board games, puzzles, gaming accessories and more!
Your home for tabletop games and hobbies, including events for board games, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, and Warhammer. Check out our huge selection of board games, puzzles, gaming accessories and more!
cLOVER BOUTIQUE
22 W. Nelson Street
A clothing and accessory boutique. Find all of your favorite brands including LoveShack Fancy, Paige, Amanda UpRichard, Frame, Mumu, Misa Los Angeles, and Krewe. We also have Onward Reserve for the gents! Mention the "Get Downtown" tour on your first visit and get 15% off one item through 9/30. Let us be your closet's lucky charm!
A clothing and accessory boutique. Find all of your favorite brands including LoveShack Fancy, Paige, Amanda UpRichard, Frame, Mumu, Misa Los Angeles, and Krewe. We also have Onward Reserve for the gents! Mention the "Get Downtown" tour on your first visit and get 15% off one item through 9/30. Let us be your closet's lucky charm!
THISTLEBERRYS
13 W. Nelson Street
Thistleberrys is a charming shop filled with wonderful gifts! We have our own blended teas, gourmet Chex mixes, Thistleberrys coffee drink mixes, and more.
Thistleberrys is a charming shop filled with wonderful gifts! We have our own blended teas, gourmet Chex mixes, Thistleberrys coffee drink mixes, and more.
r/C sTATE cINEMA 3
12 W. Nelson Street
Historic downtown movie theatre showing first-run movies and featuring recliner seating, digital projection, bargain Tuesdays, military discounts, reserved seating, and traditional concessions including fresh-popped hot popcorn. Offering all students (elementary-college) $5 tickets through 9/30 with school ID or proof of enrollment. Showtimes and tickets available online at rctheatres.com
Historic downtown movie theatre showing first-run movies and featuring recliner seating, digital projection, bargain Tuesdays, military discounts, reserved seating, and traditional concessions including fresh-popped hot popcorn. Offering all students (elementary-college) $5 tickets through 9/30 with school ID or proof of enrollment. Showtimes and tickets available online at rctheatres.com
Hamric & Sheridan jewelers
11 W. Nelson Street
Your traditional downtown Full-Service Jewelry Store offering jewelry repair work, engraving, watch batteries, ear piercing and fine jewelry of all types.
Your traditional downtown Full-Service Jewelry Store offering jewelry repair work, engraving, watch batteries, ear piercing and fine jewelry of all types.
Tommy's Arcade
5 W. Nelson Street
Lexington’s finest amusement hall, home to classic and modern video games, and pinball, too! No quarters necessary.
Lexington’s finest amusement hall, home to classic and modern video games, and pinball, too! No quarters necessary.
GLOBOWL CAFE
3 W. Nelson Street
Offering vegan and vegetarian-focused cuisine from around the world – plus lean meat add-on options. Globowl has great passion for sustainable practices, including local and organic sourcing. Come on in, call in at 540-461-8079, or order online at globowl-cafe.square.site. 10% off all orders with loyalty green reusable packaging.
Offering vegan and vegetarian-focused cuisine from around the world – plus lean meat add-on options. Globowl has great passion for sustainable practices, including local and organic sourcing. Come on in, call in at 540-461-8079, or order online at globowl-cafe.square.site. 10% off all orders with loyalty green reusable packaging.
cornerstone bank
54 S. Main Street
CornerStone CARES about welcoming W&L students to Lexington and offering you all the banking services you need, including mobile banking!
CornerStone CARES about welcoming W&L students to Lexington and offering you all the banking services you need, including mobile banking!
LEXINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
120 S. Main Street
We are thrilled to invite you into the life of our faith community at Lex Pres over the next four years. Join us on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. for worship, and on 9/21, all current W&L students are invited to the home of Dr. Elliot King (professor of Art History) for a casual lunch with other W&L alumni, faculty, and staff who attend Lex Pres. Welcome to Lexington!
We are thrilled to invite you into the life of our faith community at Lex Pres over the next four years. Join us on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. for worship, and on 9/21, all current W&L students are invited to the home of Dr. Elliot King (professor of Art History) for a casual lunch with other W&L alumni, faculty, and staff who attend Lex Pres. Welcome to Lexington!
Center of GRavity
124 S. Main Street
Offering a full selection of classes 7 days a week. Classes range in intensity from Yoga for Every Body to Power Yoga. We also offer Aerial, Pilates, and Barre classes.
Offering a full selection of classes 7 days a week. Classes range in intensity from Yoga for Every Body to Power Yoga. We also offer Aerial, Pilates, and Barre classes.
SPEAKEASY PILATES
124 S. Main Street
Tucked upstairs and out of sight on Main Street – Lexington’s not-so-secret reformer studio. Small classes, big results. First class just $25 for W&L students.
Tucked upstairs and out of sight on Main Street – Lexington’s not-so-secret reformer studio. Small classes, big results. First class just $25 for W&L students.
FLEX FITNESS STUDIO
314 S. Main Street
We offer it all in our urban studio: Rhythm Based Indoor Cycling, HIIT Circuit Training, Barre, Strength and Cardio, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts classes. We also offer private and semi-private personal training. We have something for everyone throughout the day. We have student instructors and student rates! Follow @flexlexstudio to claim your first class for free!
We offer it all in our urban studio: Rhythm Based Indoor Cycling, HIIT Circuit Training, Barre, Strength and Cardio, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts classes. We also offer private and semi-private personal training. We have something for everyone throughout the day. We have student instructors and student rates! Follow @flexlexstudio to claim your first class for free!
Heliotrope brewery
128 S. Main Street
A local, family-owned brewery and kitchen committed to hyper-local sourcing, artisan pizza and beer, and our community. We have taproom, patio, alley, or garden seating if you’d like to dine in. Call-in ordering is available for to-go orders. Visit us in person, at heliotropebrewery.com, or call 540-464-1336.
A local, family-owned brewery and kitchen committed to hyper-local sourcing, artisan pizza and beer, and our community. We have taproom, patio, alley, or garden seating if you’d like to dine in. Call-in ordering is available for to-go orders. Visit us in person, at heliotropebrewery.com, or call 540-464-1336.
Randolph street united methodist church
118 S. Randolph Street
Randolph Street UMC is a church with open doors, open minds, and open heart to all of God’s people, especially to the LGBTQIA community.
Randolph Street UMC is a church with open doors, open minds, and open heart to all of God’s people, especially to the LGBTQIA community.
Manly memorial baptist church
202 S. Main Street
A few blocks from campus, come hear good news, straight from the bible, for every day, real life. Yes, we have coffee and donuts for you. College bible study at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Free lunch for college students after church!
A few blocks from campus, come hear good news, straight from the bible, for every day, real life. Yes, we have coffee and donuts for you. College bible study at 9:45 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Free lunch for college students after church!
university florist
165 S. Main Street
Locally owned and operated, University Florist offers handcrafted bouquets and arrangements using the freshest blooms, while prioritizing sustainable practices like sourcing from local growers. We are dedicated to providing personalized service for every occasion, while delivering beautiful designs and striving to improve our environmental footprint within the community.
Locally owned and operated, University Florist offers handcrafted bouquets and arrangements using the freshest blooms, while prioritizing sustainable practices like sourcing from local growers. We are dedicated to providing personalized service for every occasion, while delivering beautiful designs and striving to improve our environmental footprint within the community.
trinity united methodist church
147 S. Main Street
Let us be your home away from home. Come worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
Let us be your home away from home. Come worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
chamber of commerce
18 E. Nelson Street, Unit 101
Welcome! We are here to help you. We are your source for information about local business establishments, restaurants, events and festivals, employment, volunteer opportunities, shopping local, building your resume, and more. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information! www.lexrockchamber.com
Welcome! We are here to help you. We are your source for information about local business establishments, restaurants, events and festivals, employment, volunteer opportunities, shopping local, building your resume, and more. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information! www.lexrockchamber.com
LEX RUNNING SHOP
41 S. Main Street
We carry top brands ON, Hoka, Brooks, ASICS, New Balance, Saucony, Altra, and Topo. LRS caters to fitness enthusiasts of all abilities, and we carry quality shoes, apparel, accessories, and nutrition. As part of our shoe fitting process, we offer a custom gait analysis to match you to the best shoe for you, whether you walk, run, or just need a comfy shoe for life.
We carry top brands ON, Hoka, Brooks, ASICS, New Balance, Saucony, Altra, and Topo. LRS caters to fitness enthusiasts of all abilities, and we carry quality shoes, apparel, accessories, and nutrition. As part of our shoe fitting process, we offer a custom gait analysis to match you to the best shoe for you, whether you walk, run, or just need a comfy shoe for life.
Southern Inn
37 S. Main Street
We know, you miss the Southern Inn, and we miss you too! While we are still closed for daily dining, you can still enjoy those Southern Inn classics you love in the comfort of your home with our takeout options! Our meals keep for up to three days and are the perfect option to take some stress out of meal planning for the week. We post our menus around the middle of each week. Get your orders in by Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for Tuesday pickup from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Order online at www.southerninn.com
We know, you miss the Southern Inn, and we miss you too! While we are still closed for daily dining, you can still enjoy those Southern Inn classics you love in the comfort of your home with our takeout options! Our meals keep for up to three days and are the perfect option to take some stress out of meal planning for the week. We post our menus around the middle of each week. Get your orders in by Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for Tuesday pickup from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Order online at www.southerninn.com
WALKABOUT OUTFITTER
21 S. Main Street
We have apparel and footwear from Patagonia, Vuori, Blundstone, Birkenstock, The North Face, Howler Bros, Darn Tough, Teva, L.L. Bean, and other great brands! Plus, we offer hiking, camping, backpacking, and travel products from brands like Osprey and Altra Running. We also have free classes and guidance on where to get outdoors locally (hiking routes, river inputs, camping spots, etc.).
We have apparel and footwear from Patagonia, Vuori, Blundstone, Birkenstock, The North Face, Howler Bros, Darn Tough, Teva, L.L. Bean, and other great brands! Plus, we offer hiking, camping, backpacking, and travel products from brands like Osprey and Altra Running. We also have free classes and guidance on where to get outdoors locally (hiking routes, river inputs, camping spots, etc.).
Ladles & Linens
1 S. Main Street
Gourmet kitchen store celebrating 28 years downtown! Stock your dorm room with coffee, tea, UNREAL chocolates, and snacks from Poppy Popcorn! Lexington-themed souvenirs, Beekman skin products, French soap, funny towels, Cuisinart and Le Creuset cookware, Wusthof knives, charcuterie & tailgating supplies and MORE! *Come in and ask us for a free Beekman sample!
Gourmet kitchen store celebrating 28 years downtown! Stock your dorm room with coffee, tea, UNREAL chocolates, and snacks from Poppy Popcorn! Lexington-themed souvenirs, Beekman skin products, French soap, funny towels, Cuisinart and Le Creuset cookware, Wusthof knives, charcuterie & tailgating supplies and MORE! *Come in and ask us for a free Beekman sample!
annie's cafe
2 N. Main Street
A cafe to meet with friends and enjoy specialty coffee, teas, pastries, and simple salads and sandwiches.
A cafe to meet with friends and enjoy specialty coffee, teas, pastries, and simple salads and sandwiches.
Haywood's
2 N. Main Street
Haywood’s Piano Bar and Grill offers a casual lively experience with locally sourced chef-driven cuisine. Live piano music on Fridays and Saturdays and a jazz duo on Sundays.
Haywood’s Piano Bar and Grill offers a casual lively experience with locally sourced chef-driven cuisine. Live piano music on Fridays and Saturdays and a jazz duo on Sundays.
Sugar Maple Trading Co.
16 N. Main Street
A fun store where new and vintage meet to help you find the perfect gift and celebrate the moments in your day with cool stuff. Oh, and we give you a Swedish Fish candy every visit.
A fun store where new and vintage meet to help you find the perfect gift and celebrate the moments in your day with cool stuff. Oh, and we give you a Swedish Fish candy every visit.
rockbridge barbell
116 N. Main Street
A boutique fitness center in downtown Lexington, offering open gym, personal training, and group training services. Owned by a former professional and collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach who is also a VMI alumnus. Come by and get stronger, leaner, and more confident with us!
A boutique fitness center in downtown Lexington, offering open gym, personal training, and group training services. Owned by a former professional and collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach who is also a VMI alumnus. Come by and get stronger, leaner, and more confident with us!
pure eats
107 N. Main Street
Your local farm to table Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner spot. We offer breakfast all day serving sandwiches, roll-ups and doughnuts. Be sure to try our burgers and wraps. Every Wednesday is College Day – receive 10% off when you show your ID!
Your local farm to table Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner spot. We offer breakfast all day serving sandwiches, roll-ups and doughnuts. Be sure to try our burgers and wraps. Every Wednesday is College Day – receive 10% off when you show your ID!
Pappagallo
23 N. Main Street
Pappagallo offers on-trend brands – affordable clothing, shoes and accessories that go from day to night – all situated locally with a tribe of women experienced in stocking the highest quality, feel-good items. W&L freshmen can enjoy 15% off jewelry!
Pappagallo offers on-trend brands – affordable clothing, shoes and accessories that go from day to night – all situated locally with a tribe of women experienced in stocking the highest quality, feel-good items. W&L freshmen can enjoy 15% off jewelry!
TAPs
11 N. Main Street
Serving upscale pub fare featuring craft beer, creative cocktails, salads, sandwiches, and snacks.
Serving upscale pub fare featuring craft beer, creative cocktails, salads, sandwiches, and snacks.
zunzun
11 E. Washington Street
A lively and welcoming dining spot located in an unbeatable historic setting. Whether you’re grabbing small plates to share with friends, enjoying a special date night, or celebrating a milestone with your family, we’ve got you covered. Our celebrated culinary team’s attention to detail makes every visit feel fresh and exciting. Check out the current menu on Insta or FB @zunzunlex
A lively and welcoming dining spot located in an unbeatable historic setting. Whether you’re grabbing small plates to share with friends, enjoying a special date night, or celebrating a milestone with your family, we’ve got you covered. Our celebrated culinary team’s attention to detail makes every visit feel fresh and exciting. Check out the current menu on Insta or FB @zunzunlex
Jackson House Museum
8 E. Washington Street
Step back in time as you explore this historic home of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson with a self-guided tour or take a journey through history with one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides. Wander through the beautiful kitchen garden, explore Jackson’s life in our exhibit gallery, or find the perfect gift at our museum store featuring exclusive items. Best of all, residents of Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County enjoy FREE admission!
Step back in time as you explore this historic home of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson with a self-guided tour or take a journey through history with one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides. Wander through the beautiful kitchen garden, explore Jackson’s life in our exhibit gallery, or find the perfect gift at our museum store featuring exclusive items. Best of all, residents of Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County enjoy FREE admission!
Cabell Gallery
5 W. Washington Street
We focus on fine art from contemporary Virginia artists, including paintings, clay works, glass, jewelry, and other artistic objects. If you want to show your family how quaint and artsy Lexington is, this is where you need to bring them. The gallery is full of Lexington-oriented art, including lots of paintings of W&L. New artwork added every week. Discounts for W&L families.
We focus on fine art from contemporary Virginia artists, including paintings, clay works, glass, jewelry, and other artistic objects. If you want to show your family how quaint and artsy Lexington is, this is where you need to bring them. The gallery is full of Lexington-oriented art, including lots of paintings of W&L. New artwork added every week. Discounts for W&L families.
violett consignment
16 W. Washington Street
Apparel, Accessories, Art, & Antiques. All the brands you know and love arriving daily at Violett Consignment. Shop second-hand first – reduce, reuse, and recycle for sustainability!
Apparel, Accessories, Art, & Antiques. All the brands you know and love arriving daily at Violett Consignment. Shop second-hand first – reduce, reuse, and recycle for sustainability!
cupcake heaven
20 W. Washington Street
Stop by and experience some of the sweetest creations in Virginia here at Cupcake Heaven. Featuring gourmet cupcakes, delicious smoothies, and hand-pressed espresso. With 12 delicious cupcake flavors daily – including four rotating flavors of the week – there is something for everyone!
Stop by and experience some of the sweetest creations in Virginia here at Cupcake Heaven. Featuring gourmet cupcakes, delicious smoothies, and hand-pressed espresso. With 12 delicious cupcake flavors daily – including four rotating flavors of the week – there is something for everyone!
Artists in Cahoots
21 W. Washington Street
An artist-owned gallery of locally made fine arts and crafts. And we have W&L’s most cherished item: Historic Lexington Brick jewelry. Need a gift? We wrap and ship, too.
An artist-owned gallery of locally made fine arts and crafts. And we have W&L’s most cherished item: Historic Lexington Brick jewelry. Need a gift? We wrap and ship, too.
Nelson Gallery
27 W. Washington Street
We welcome the public free of charge in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Gallery features one or more local, regional or national artists monthly, while a group of local artists display their works on an ongoing basis. Receptions are held on the first Friday of the month from 5:00-7:00 p.m. as part of First Fridays Downtown Lexington.
We welcome the public free of charge in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Gallery features one or more local, regional or national artists monthly, while a group of local artists display their works on an ongoing basis. Receptions are held on the first Friday of the month from 5:00-7:00 p.m. as part of First Fridays Downtown Lexington.
Lex Nail Bar & ESTHETICS
31 W. Washington Street
Providing indulgent, luxurious, and non-toxic nail and esthetic services including manicures, pedicures, gel polish, nail extensions, waxing, facials, dermaplaning, eyelash extensions, and permanent jewelry in beautiful downtown Lexington. We offer the highest quality services and products in a stunningly clean and fume free environment. Partnering with Dermalogica and Green Envee, our skin care products are fragrance-free, safe, and results-driven.
Providing indulgent, luxurious, and non-toxic nail and esthetic services including manicures, pedicures, gel polish, nail extensions, waxing, facials, dermaplaning, eyelash extensions, and permanent jewelry in beautiful downtown Lexington. We offer the highest quality services and products in a stunningly clean and fume free environment. Partnering with Dermalogica and Green Envee, our skin care products are fragrance-free, safe, and results-driven.
Grace episcopal church
123 W. Washington Street
Welcome! Grace Church is a community seeking to share God's love in witness and service to one another, to our town, and especially to our neighboring institutions of higher education! We have a campus ministry that reaches to all of the surrounding colleges, bringing all of its participating students together for the purpose of transforming lives in Christ. Our Sunday worship services are held at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and occasionally at 5:00 p.m. Please contact our program manager of campus ministry with any questions: [email protected]. We hope you will join us!
Welcome! Grace Church is a community seeking to share God's love in witness and service to one another, to our town, and especially to our neighboring institutions of higher education! We have a campus ministry that reaches to all of the surrounding colleges, bringing all of its participating students together for the purpose of transforming lives in Christ. Our Sunday worship services are held at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and occasionally at 5:00 p.m. Please contact our program manager of campus ministry with any questions: [email protected]. We hope you will join us!
