Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe

01/19/2026

Travel + Leisure Co. ranked Lexington #15 in Lydia Mansel's article, "Best Places to Visit in Virginia." Top mentions also inlcude Natural Bridge and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Grab a cone, then explore the museums at W&L and VMI.

Travel + Leisure has named the top 20 "best places to visit in Virginia" and you can knock two of them out right here! Take advantage of the upcoming long holiday weekend to spend time exploring downtown Lexington, Natural Bridge State Park, and the rest of our small towns and big backyard.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-visit-in-virginia-11873841

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| Rockbridge Outdoors | Friends of Natural Bridge State Park

12/22/2025

Happy holidays! Wishing you peace, joy, and happiness this season.

Sweet Things will reopen in the New Year on Friday, January 2 at noon.

08/22/2025

Save the date for the Thistle Ridge Throwdown & Disc Golf Family Fling event on Sunday, September 28! Spend the afternoon with free clinics for all ages and skill levels to learn how to play. Explore the 1.5 mile disc golf trail, a beautiful pollinator habitat.

Register for the tournament! Learn more HERE!
https://lexingtonvirginia.com/calendar/165737/

07/23/2025

Calling all residents, students, and visitors to take this survey to help shape Lexington, Virginia and the Rockbridge Area Tourism.

Big News! We're creating a new Tourism Strategic Plan to shape the future of travel and hospitality across Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, but we want community input.

Whether you live in the area or have visited and fallen in love with our towns and attractions, you’re invited to take a short survey to share your thoughts on what makes this region special, how the visitor experience can be improved, and where future investments will be most impactful.

Take the survey here ➡ bit.ly/LRATourismSurvey
Open now through August 6.

06/25/2025

The muscial line up for the Freedom Food Festival looks amazing! And best of all, the concerts are FREE!

05/19/2025

Get your Freedom Food Festival Meal and Reserved Table tickets today! Downtown Lexington closes Main Street for a FREE foof and music festival on Thursdasy, July 3. , ,

Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and a tasty July 4th picnic-style cook-off competition.FREE admission. Rain or Shine.– Meal Ticket Sales and Reserved Table Sales open May 2025.– Tickets pur...

03/13/2025

We'll be offering Guinness and Chunky Irish Girlscout ice creams to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Check out some great local events, activities, and Irish inspired meals you won't want to miss.

Lexington and Rockbridge County were founded by Scots-Irish settlers, so we're all Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

02/25/2025

Get outside and explore beautiful Rockbridge! Check out this podcast
"Adventures & Hidden Gems with Rockbridge Outdoors."

This episode is a must-listen for outdoor lovers as we explore the adventures to be found in Rockbridge County. These trails, rivers and hidden gems are ideal for all skills and levels, thanks to insider tips from Rockbridge Outdoors.

12/21/2024

Are you ready for Christmas? Shop local for last minute gifts. Sweet Things Gift Cards make great stocking stuffers! Open Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 2-8pm.

10/21/2024

Lexington is great for families! Check out this "Indy's Child" article by Nicole Sipe highlighting some family-friendly activities. We are honored to be mentioned!

Lexington, Virginia, is a great city for families looking for a destination for relaxation and education. Filled with Southern charm and history, Lexington is located in the Shenandoah Valley — a place of natural beauty where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recre...