32 American College Towns That Feel Like Stepping Back in Time

31. Lexington, Virginia: A Town of Timeless Southern Grandeur

Lexington, home to both Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute, is one of the most historically rich college towns in America. Cobblestone streets wind past 19th-century buildings, Confederate-era homes, and grand antebellum estates. The town is famously the final resting place of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, adding to its deeply rooted Civil War history. Today, Lexington blends Southern tradition with a lively academic scene, offering visitors a step back into the Old South with a touch of modern vitality.