- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Lexington, Virginia, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Natural Bridge, Bedford and Wintergreen.
- From Kidz Playce to Lexington Municipal Pool, the Lexington area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Playgrounds and Horse Races.
- A well-respected college community, Lexington is home to both VMI (Virginia Military Institute) and Washington and Lee University. This historic town also contains many important sites such as the gravesites for both Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. Other attractions in Lexington include several art galleries and shops along with specialty clothing boutiques.
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Tours of the Natural Bridge Wax Museum can be included with admission to see the Natural Bridge. Figurines and scenes from the history of Virginia are included in the museum as is the history of the landmark itself.
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For a plethora of toy choices there is the Toy Museum Natural Bridge which is a toy museum that features toys from different eras. There are many from different decades of recent history, including toys from popular movies.
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The Natural Bridge Zoo is rather small when compared to other zoos and acts as a sanctuary for several animals. Animal encounters can be arranged at the zoo, including elephant rides and the ability to feed certain creatures such as giraffes.
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Originally an April Fool's prank conducted by Mark Cline, Foamhenge has become a popular attraction for visitors since it is free to view. The site is an exact replica of the Stonehenge site in Britain and is easily accessible along the roadside of U.S. 11.
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US 11 & 130, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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The stone archway that is known as The Natural Bridge of Virginia serves as a main outdoor landmark in the state. It is 20 stories tall and 100 feet wide then 40 feet thick, and the stone monument is accessible by a smooth nature trail.
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PO Box 87, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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One of the largest collections of childhood toys and memorabilia is housed at The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia. A wide variety of games, toys, and relics from childhood contained in the collection date back to 1740 and even include modern collectibles.
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Live butterflies are held within a climate-controlled indoor garden at the Butterflies at the Bridge attraction. Hundreds of butterflies from around the world and the local region are housed in the building with an open-air setting to come face-to-face with the creatures.
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There is a lot to learn from a hike though the caverns by the Natural Bridge. Guides describe the history of the caverns as well as the bridge, which has been included as a one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World.'
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The highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River is known as Crabtree Falls. It is accessible via the Crabtree Falls Trail which allows for both walking, jogging, and even hiking in some parts of the path.
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Family owned and operated since before the turn of the century, A.J Gross & Sons Orchard is a treasured part of Bedford. The orchard offers fresh apples and peaches right off the tree with their Pick Your Own program.