Joe & Ann's Lynchburg Guide
Favorite Casual Restaurants
Our favorite! Iron & Ale always exceeds our expectations with delicious meals plus we can watch the game on TV.
59 locals recommend
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StOur favorite! Iron & Ale always exceeds our expectations with delicious meals plus we can watch the game on TV.
If you're looking for amazing hot wings, this is the place to be! Kids eat free on Wednesdays! (1 free kids meal with an adult entree purchase)
6 locals recommend
East Coast Wings + Grill
19399 Forest RdIf you're looking for amazing hot wings, this is the place to be! Kids eat free on Wednesdays! (1 free kids meal with an adult entree purchase)
This restaurant is located on Lynchburg's Historic Riverfront. If you plan to be downtown, this may be the perfect place for your next meal.
74 locals recommend
Depot Grille
10 9th StThis restaurant is located on Lynchburg's Historic Riverfront. If you plan to be downtown, this may be the perfect place for your next meal.
Blaze Pizza
4026 Wards RdBest Pizza near Liberty University!
JoJo Pizza
1400 Lakeside DrBest pizza near University of Lynchburg!
The atmosphere here is great and their steaks are delicious. Sometimes the staff does a very quick line dance inviting anyone that wants to participate.
Texas Roadhouse
3816 Wards RdThe atmosphere here is great and their steaks are delicious. Sometimes the staff does a very quick line dance inviting anyone that wants to participate.
Favorite Breakfast Place
All of their bagels come straight from New York! They make all of their own doughnuts, cream cheese, and much more.
17 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Bagels
19327 Leesville RdAll of their bagels come straight from New York! They make all of their own doughnuts, cream cheese, and much more.
First Watch
Delicious food and great atmosphere!
Fine Dining
Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro RdItalian cuisine in a sophisticated, casual setting.
The best fried chicken you’ll find! If you’re hungry for steak, this is a must.
Fleming Mountain Grill
The best fried chicken you’ll find! If you’re hungry for steak, this is a must.
Dessert
Family owned (friends of ours!) Be sure to try the rolled ice-cream in your flavor choice! Mmmmm!
41 locals recommend
MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson StFamily owned (friends of ours!) Be sure to try the rolled ice-cream in your flavor choice! Mmmmm!
Cookies are baked from scratch everyday. This is a yummy treat if you're in the Forest area.
26 locals recommend
Mookie's
16129 Forest RdCookies are baked from scratch everyday. This is a yummy treat if you're in the Forest area.
Local Favorites
The locals know how great these places are!!
Widest CBD and homeopathic remedy selection in central VA! They also carry Goli gummies, organic energy snacks, and much more.
TapRoots
18478 Old Forest RdWidest CBD and homeopathic remedy selection in central VA! They also carry Goli gummies, organic energy snacks, and much more.
County Smoak
7423 Timberlake RdBEST smoked meat you’ll ever eat!!
Skyline
712 Church StView Lynchburg’s skyline as you dine. Beautiful views!
Simply Vanilla Gourmet
1381 Crossings Centre DrYUM!!
Sightseeing
One of the most popular trails in the city! Perfect for jogging, walking, or biking.
Blackwater Creek Athletic Area
515 Monticello AveOne of the most popular trails in the city! Perfect for jogging, walking, or biking.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway"America's Favorite Drive" with outstanding scenery, picnic areas, and trails.
Beautiful waterfall. Open dawn to dusk. Located 6 miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27.
11581 Crabtree Falls Hwy
11581 Crabtree Falls HighwayBeautiful waterfall. Open dawn to dusk. Located 6 miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27.
3 Main Entrances: one at Ardmore Drive, Tenbury Drive, and the other at Ivy Creek Lane off of Wiggington Road.
3 lighted tennis courts
7 multipurpose fields
volleyball courts
a basketball court
mountain bike trails
disc golf course
playground
47 locals recommend
Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek Ln3 Main Entrances: one at Ardmore Drive, Tenbury Drive, and the other at Ivy Creek Lane off of Wiggington Road.
3 lighted tennis courts
7 multipurpose fields
volleyball courts
a basketball court
mountain bike trails
disc golf course
playground
The ultimate urban/scenic nature walk or bike ride. Enter the parking area at Washington Street and Concord Turnpike.
Riverwalk Trail
1600 Concord TurnpikeThe ultimate urban/scenic nature walk or bike ride. Enter the parking area at Washington Street and Concord Turnpike.
Walk or bike the Riverwalk Trail to enjoy beautiful views of the James River and Percival's Island Natural Area.
77 locals recommend
Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord TurnpikeWalk or bike the Riverwalk Trail to enjoy beautiful views of the James River and Percival's Island Natural Area.
Hike or enjoy a scenic shuttle ride to within 1,500 ft of Sharp Top summit!
Scroll through the above pics! The views from the Sharp Top Summit are gorgeous!!
17 locals recommend
Sharp Top
Hike or enjoy a scenic shuttle ride to within 1,500 ft of Sharp Top summit!
Scroll through the above pics! The views from the Sharp Top Summit are gorgeous!!
This is a historical landmark! If you’re going to see the Natural Bridge, you may also want to check out the Caverns, Natural Bridge Zoo, or the Virginia Safari Park.
110 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
This is a historical landmark! If you’re going to see the Natural Bridge, you may also want to check out the Caverns, Natural Bridge Zoo, or the Virginia Safari Park.
Things to Do with Kids
Award-winning children's museum located in Downtown Lynchburg. One of Lynchburg's favorite family spots.
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th StAward-winning children's museum located in Downtown Lynchburg. One of Lynchburg's favorite family spots.
Jump
3700 Candlers Mountain RdJump around on over 50 trampolines!
Putt-Putt Golf, go-karts, bumper boats, indoor bumper cars, batting cages, laser tag, arcade, and a snack bar.
22 locals recommend
Putt-Putt Fun Center (Lynchburg)
8105 Timberlake RdPutt-Putt Golf, go-karts, bumper boats, indoor bumper cars, batting cages, laser tag, arcade, and a snack bar.
The park has walking trails with a beautiful view of the James River from the Overlook. It also has the Riverside Spray Ground during the summer.
49 locals recommend
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont AveThe park has walking trails with a beautiful view of the James River from the Overlook. It also has the Riverside Spray Ground during the summer.
FunQuest family entertainment center
327 Graves Mill RdRoller skating, laser tag, and arcade games!
This is a drive-through zoo located in Natural Bridge, VA. If you are looking for a family fun day trip, this is it! Enjoy beautiful views of the historical Natural Bridge while here.
97 locals recommend
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnThis is a drive-through zoo located in Natural Bridge, VA. If you are looking for a family fun day trip, this is it! Enjoy beautiful views of the historical Natural Bridge while here.
Our grandkids love this place! It’s located in River Ridge Mall close to LU.
34 locals recommend
SeaQuest Lynchburg
3405 Candlers Mountain RdOur grandkids love this place! It’s located in River Ridge Mall close to LU.