Our Location

A place to be inspired.

LEXINGTON IS FREQUENTLY LISTED AMONG THE MID-ATLANTIC’S BEST SMALL TOWNS.

Located on the western side of the state and a short drive from Roanoke, Richmond and Charlottesville, Lexington and its idyllic setting are two things students come to love best about W&L. From upscale eateries to casual burger joints, handcrafted ice cream to Italian coffee, art galleries to boutiques, Lexington has plenty of amenities and entertainment options for everyone, including the nation’s only community-owned drive-in movie theater.

W&L NAMED ”ONE OF THE 10 BEST COLLEGES FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE OUTDOORS” BY MONEY MAGAZINE.

Our campus is as picturesque as they come. The Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains provide a scenic playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Students lead hikes, caving expeditions, whitewater rafting tours and other trips during the year. In fact, the Outing Club is the most popular club on campus. Students often choose to hike the Appalachian Trail during a pre-orientation trip, which is, for many, the introduction to four years of adventure.

ABOUT75%

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE

in the Outing Club each year, making it one of the most popular clubs at W&L.

“W&L manages to be a catalyst for adventure while still offering that ‘welcome home’ feeling.”