Guidebook for Lynchburg
Sightseeing
You’re invited to go inside Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat, the home of his most personal architectural creations and the site of his individual pursuit of happiness.
Poplar Forest is open daily from 3/15-12/30 (closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 10 AM- 5 PM (last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m.).
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Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge RdYou’re invited to go inside Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat, the home of his most personal architectural creations and the site of his individual pursuit of happiness.
Poplar Forest is open daily from 3/15-12/30 (closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 10 AM- 5 PM (last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m.).
LU has grown drastically over the last few years. They have great athletic facilities. Normally, this is the reason people come to Lynchburg
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Liberty University
LU has grown drastically over the last few years. They have great athletic facilities. Normally, this is the reason people come to Lynchburg
You can't go wrong parking your car on a Saturday and just walking downtown Lynchburg. Great local produce and amazing little boutique, antique shops, monuments. Amazing eats and friendly people. This will consume your Saturday if you didn't have plans.
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Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StYou can't go wrong parking your car on a Saturday and just walking downtown Lynchburg. Great local produce and amazing little boutique, antique shops, monuments. Amazing eats and friendly people. This will consume your Saturday if you didn't have plans.
VA 151 has 7 wineries, 5 breweries, and a distillery. A little drive but beautiful and some of my favorite places!
151 Mountain Rd
151 State Route 631VA 151 has 7 wineries, 5 breweries, and a distillery. A little drive but beautiful and some of my favorite places!
See where the country reunited.
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrSee where the country reunited.
Parks & Nature
Huge long trail for bikes, running, or a quick walk. Lots of greenery. Paved path
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Blackwater Creek Natural Area
Huge long trail for bikes, running, or a quick walk. Lots of greenery. Paved path
Further away but worth the trip if you like hiking and the Blue Ridge Moutains
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Sharp Top Mountain Trailhead
Sheep Creek Road Further away but worth the trip if you like hiking and the Blue Ridge Moutains
Arts & Culture
The Maier Museum is a small treasure adjoining Randolph College. Holds the best American art outside of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond and The National Gallery in Washington, DC. In fact it orginated as a repository for our nation's finest American paintings during the Cold War! It is a showcase of this country's changing artworks from the 19th century through the present day.
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Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
1 Quinlan StThe Maier Museum is a small treasure adjoining Randolph College. Holds the best American art outside of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond and The National Gallery in Washington, DC. In fact it orginated as a repository for our nation's finest American paintings during the Cold War! It is a showcase of this country's changing artworks from the 19th century through the present day.
Riverviews Artspace
52 Jefferson StFormally a women's college opened in 1891 with a brother school outside Richmond, VA, this cool little college will take you back in time with an amazing view of the blue ridge.
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Randolph College
2500 Rivermont AveFormally a women's college opened in 1891 with a brother school outside Richmond, VA, this cool little college will take you back in time with an amazing view of the blue ridge.
Lynchburg Museum
901 Court StAcademy Center of the Arts
600 Main StFood scene
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StRivermont Pizza
2496 Rivermont AveEl Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce StIconic Lynchburg staple! The cheesy western is sacred around here many restaurants pay homage to it their own way too. Their little sign reads, “serving 100s of people, 10 at a time”
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Texas Inn Downtown
422 Main StIconic Lynchburg staple! The cheesy western is sacred around here many restaurants pay homage to it their own way too. Their little sign reads, “serving 100s of people, 10 at a time”
A local coffee drive through that is worth the wait!
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Joe Bean's Express Espresso
2820 Linkhorne DrA local coffee drive through that is worth the wait!
Millie's Living Cafe
1701 Enterprise DrLooking for something healthy? This is it!
County Smoak
7423 Timberlake RdEverything is GF and Ive never had anything bad. Soooo good!
Entertainment & Activities
Amazement Square
27 9th StGreat for kids!
Lynchburg Hillcats
3180 Fort Avelocal baseball team
Putt-Putt Fun Center (Lynchburg)
8105 Timberlake RdFunQuest family entertainment center
327 Graves Mill RdOne Way Out Lynchburg, VA Escape Room
2264 Lakeside DrJump
3700 Candlers Mountain RdHuge trampoline park!
Phase 2 Dining & Entertainment
4009 Murray PlConcerts and more here.
Shopping
Winey Chicks Boutique
1129 Forest RdFun, local shop for the ladies
T.J. Maxx
3405 Candlers Mountain RdWho doesn't love TJ? And it's in our mall (not a great mall but a couple stores)
The White Brick House is a vintage marketplace located in historic Ashwood Manor. This beautiful home provides a perfect backdrop for vintage shopping. We have some of the best vintage dealers in the area displaying their found, up cycled, and created treasures. Load up the van with your friends or bring the truck and enjoy an awesome afternoon at The White Brick House!
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The White Brick House
1197 Ashwood Park RdThe White Brick House is a vintage marketplace located in historic Ashwood Manor. This beautiful home provides a perfect backdrop for vintage shopping. We have some of the best vintage dealers in the area displaying their found, up cycled, and created treasures. Load up the van with your friends or bring the truck and enjoy an awesome afternoon at The White Brick House!
Walking Main street you can find lots of adorable shops with clothes, antiques, and friendly people!
Main Street
Main StreetWalking Main street you can find lots of adorable shops with clothes, antiques, and friendly people!
Drinks & Nightlife
literally in a long garage, this fun little american-mex place can make some great margs and has a huge list of tequila to pick from
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El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce St literally in a long garage, this fun little american-mex place can make some great margs and has a huge list of tequila to pick from
Great indoor and outdoor seating. No food is served but sometimes there is a food truck
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Apocalypse Ale Works
1257 Burnbridge Rd Great indoor and outdoor seating. No food is served but sometimes there is a food truck
Localish oysters and known for the different style of grilled cheese! Outside and inside bar with big projector and shuffle board.
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The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson St Localish oysters and known for the different style of grilled cheese! Outside and inside bar with big projector and shuffle board.
Remember Lynchburg’s wilder side with the best burgers and brews in town.
You may feel like you’re entering a speakeasy through our lower level entrance, but you’ll know you’re home when you sample our brews and burgers. Enjoy our relaxed, warm, but modern dining area for a weekday dinner or weekend celebration.
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Bootleggers
50 13th StRemember Lynchburg’s wilder side with the best burgers and brews in town.
You may feel like you’re entering a speakeasy through our lower level entrance, but you’ll know you’re home when you sample our brews and burgers. Enjoy our relaxed, warm, but modern dining area for a weekday dinner or weekend celebration.