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Virginia Military Institute

Letcher Ave., Lexington, Lexington, VA
540/464-7232
Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Lexington
5.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Traveller Description: Check the VMI website for the cadet parade calendar.  Not to be missed since it is the highlight of visiting the post.  Jackson Memorial Hall now has... more »
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Wahington DC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Awesome spot to learn some history and realize what great young people there are who will help lead our country in the future. Watch a parade and feel your heart swell with pride in America! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

steeped in history, the "Institute" is well worth the trip. Parking is limited, we walked from town. More

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Livingston, Texas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It was my 50th Class Reunion. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More

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Otis
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Seeing all the soldiers, being greeted in such a gentlemanly manner, DH loved all the guns in the museum. More

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Staunton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

The parades are awesome (most Fridays at 4:35 and some Saturdays) More

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East Coast of the U.S.
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

40 minute tour of the academy...very pleasant cadet conducted the tour, very informative More

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Hurricane, West Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We were fortunate to take our son to a VMI open house. How impressive!!!! From the honor code, academics, professors, and military perspective this school has a lot to offer a young man or woman. You come out of a visit with such a high respect for these kids and those who serve our country. Absolutely beautiful campus but the... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The campus is large and interesting, but we spent most of our time at the chapel/museum. The chapel is above and the museum below. There is also a memorial wall outside the museum. We saw some of the best artworks at this museum depicting civil war life. Of course most people are most impressed that they have George Patton's cadet... More

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Greeley, Colorado
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I was fortunate enough to get a tour from a cadet. It's a fascinating place with a lot of history, including from the Civil War. The museums are worthwhile. The VMI traditions are rich and colorful. More

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Toronto
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

large campus, well organized, friendly people. Professional quality sports fields, visited by H Clinton just last week to make awards More

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