Travelblog: Lexington, Virginia…
The Lee Chapel, where Robert E. Lee is buried, is directly behind me as I took this picture Of Washington & Lee University.
On our road trip over the weekend we headed North on I-81 and ended up in historic Lexington, Virginia: You know, where Robert E. Lee worked after the Civil War. True Story. I guess I never stopped to think about that. Even the General who loses at Gettysburg needs a job when the war is over. Lee was President of Washington College, renamed Washington & Lee
Forgive the glare. This is a photo of the photo of Robert E. Lee's funeral in 1870 at Lee's Chapel. You can see what was then Washington College to the left.
University after Lee’s death. He was buried there too.
This town is a historypalooza.
It was a great day. Lunch at the Main Street Bistro (delicious organic burger). Ice cream across the street from Washington & Lee University. I had Guinness Ice Cream in a waffle cone. You heard me. Guinness beer ice cream. We strolled up and down the narrow street and around every corner a piece of history that makes you shake your head.
If you make the trip, here are the places we conducted very lengthy taste-tests:
Me and Little Man in front of our lunch place...
Cozy warm atmosphere. Great Service, courteous and fast. Easily accommodated our giant stroller and the chef served up a cheese quesadilla for Crowley. Anna loved her Oyster Poor Boy. Southern Living says this restaurant has the best hamburger in Virginia. We agree.
The Lexington Coffee Shop…
When you are ready for a pick me up, we got a java fix at The Lexington Coffee Shop. Their cappuccino stood up to our beloved morning cup of Illy! 9 West Washington Street, just around the corner from our lunch spot and a block away from Stonewall Jackson’s house. The punched tin ceiling, hardwood floors and wall of mugs (stored by regulars) gives this place tremendous
A half block from the Bistro is this humble abode... where General Stonewall Jackson lived.
character: a laid back vibe in a historic setting. We like! We found that most of Lexington is pet, baby and stroller friendly. Phone: (540) 464-6586
I bought enough chocolate to fill a little someone’s Easter Basket with their beautifully made chocolate bunnies and chocolate carrots. This chocolatier also sells the old-fashioned sugar Easter eggs that feature a peephole with a spring scene inside. Remember those?
This company ships their chocolate all over the world. With long wooden counters featuring glass display cases… you’ll feel like you stepped back in time when you shop here or simply stop in to try their free samples! Want a virtual visit? Check out their web site and order a gift basket… for me!
115 West Nelson St., Lexington, VA 24450
800.421 6220 or 540 464 8400
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe…
Across the street from the Washington & Lee campus, you’ll find
Their Guinness ice cream is a must try. But not for the lightweights! The parlor pours two bottles of the dark beer in their Guinness ice cream! The service is friendly, but forgo the lack luster atmosphere of this ice cream parlor for a stroll to the
The Redding clan on Main Street in Lexington, VA. Right above that car on our right you see a cement colored building next to the church steeple, that's VMI, Virginia Military Academy. VMI is across the street from Washington & Lee University.
Lee Memorial Chapel, ice cream in hand.
106 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA -(540) 463-6055
Take in the charm of the residential neighborhoods…
Lined with glazed brick sidewalks, Lexington’s Downtown flows into picturesque neighborhoods filled with colonial, Victorian
and Federal style homes. With Crowley in tow we strolled up and down the streets and alley-ways, feasting our eyes on a level of architectural detail that was designed to engage passers-by. We loved it. Crowley passed out!
Enjoy… MR
I am glad you had a great time. Keep exploring!!
No wonder it took all night to download those pics – they’re enormous!! Mike, they’re working you too hard, you’ve lost weight! :-)
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