Guidebook for Lynchburg
Food Scene
Lola's
3025 Old Forest RdThe local's rave about the great Mexican fare.
Local fare, eco friendly, outdoor dining, traditional Southern, Saturday and Sunday brunch.
11 locals recommend
The Corner at Rivermont
2496 Rivermont AveLocal fare, eco friendly, outdoor dining, traditional Southern, Saturday and Sunday brunch.
King's Island Restaurant
2804 Old Forest RdAmazing Asian food at reasonable prices.
Harbor Inn Seafood
3220 Old Forest RdGreat seafood, huge portions for very reasonable prices.
Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
4925 Old Boonsboro RoadGood Mexican food will not disappoint.
Milano's Italian Restaurant
4327 Boonsboro RdGreat variety of Italian dishes, pricey but worth it.
Wonderful Italian fare, great ambiance, pricey but worth it.
58 locals recommend
Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro RdWonderful Italian fare, great ambiance, pricey but worth it.
Papa John's Pizza
2812 Old Forest RdSuper pizza only a mile away, will deliver.
Excellent menu, pricey but you will be pleased.
27 locals recommend
Main Street Eatery & Catering Company
907 Main StExcellent menu, pricey but you will be pleased.
Fun place to eat on the riverfront. Converted from a train station. Good eats.
74 locals recommend
Depot Grille
10 9th StFun place to eat on the riverfront. Converted from a train station. Good eats.
Super menu, tasty food at reasonable prices. Local, not a chain restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Charley's Restaurant and Catering
707 Graves Mill RdSuper menu, tasty food at reasonable prices. Local, not a chain restaurant.
Arts & Culture
The Snowplex center, the ice skating rink, the hiking trails, the fine arts.
64 locals recommend
Liberty University
1971 University BlvdThe Snowplex center, the ice skating rink, the hiking trails, the fine arts.
Randolph College
2500 Rivermont AveWe are only 5 minutes away.
Lynchburg College
We are about 5 minutes away.
Virginia University-Lynchburg
2058 Garfield AveWe are only 10 minutes away
Nearly shut down recently, now is thriving due to strong alumni support.
22 locals recommend
Sweet Briar College
134 Chapel RdNearly shut down recently, now is thriving due to strong alumni support.
Children's museum with lot's of hands on exhibits. Great place to take the kids.
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th StChildren's museum with lot's of hands on exhibits. Great place to take the kids.
The site of an early plantation house fully restored as it was 200 years ago. There are guided tours available and a walking tour of nearby historical homes. The property overlooks the James River.
58 locals recommend
Point of Honor
112 Cabell StThe site of an early plantation house fully restored as it was 200 years ago. There are guided tours available and a walking tour of nearby historical homes. The property overlooks the James River.
Who would think the small town of Danville would host such an amazing museum of tanks and war memorabilia?
19 locals recommend
Tank Museum
3401 US-29 BUSWho would think the small town of Danville would host such an amazing museum of tanks and war memorabilia?
Shopping
Cool place to find local authors, children's books and games.
17 locals recommend
Givens Books & Little Dickens
2236 Lakeside DrCool place to find local authors, children's books and games.
Good eats, fresh vegetables, local produce and meats, arts and crafts; a popular Saturday morning destination.
100 locals recommend
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StGood eats, fresh vegetables, local produce and meats, arts and crafts; a popular Saturday morning destination.
Essentials
Great selection of food, deli, bakery and a pharmacy only 5 minutes away.
8 locals recommend
Kroger Pharmacy
4119 Boonsboro RdGreat selection of food, deli, bakery and a pharmacy only 5 minutes away.
Wal-Mart
Well, you know what a Walmart Superstore has...
To balance out the great selection of health food is a section with some pretty amazing deserts. Freshly prepared food is available.
36 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
3901 Old Forest RdTo balance out the great selection of health food is a section with some pretty amazing deserts. Freshly prepared food is available.
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
1901 Tate Springs RdWe are only 5 minutes away.
Virginia Baptist Hospital
3300 Rivermont AveWe are only 5 minutes away.
CVS
3100 Old Forest RdPharmacy & essentials less than a mile away.
Sightseeing
An amazing memorial to WW II veterans that rivals anything in Washington, DC. Bedford lost the most men per capita in the D-Day invasion. Plan to spend several hours touring this sacred place.
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirAn amazing memorial to WW II veterans that rivals anything in Washington, DC. Bedford lost the most men per capita in the D-Day invasion. Plan to spend several hours touring this sacred place.
Thomas Jefferson's summer home that is still the site of on-going escavation. Interesting reconstruction of life over 200 years ago.
90 locals recommend
Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge RdThomas Jefferson's summer home that is still the site of on-going escavation. Interesting reconstruction of life over 200 years ago.
Parks & Nature
A half day hike on Sharp Top is rewarded by a fantastic view in all directions. There is a bus that takes the less athletically inclined to within 1500' sf the summit. The lodge has a pretty good restaurant.
42 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter Lodge
85554 Blue Ridge PkwyA half day hike on Sharp Top is rewarded by a fantastic view in all directions. There is a bus that takes the less athletically inclined to within 1500' sf the summit. The lodge has a pretty good restaurant.
All that's left of a huge cavern is a breathtakingly tall stone bridge strong enough for the highway on top. A short hike takes you under the bridge and on to a reconstruction of an Indian village. See if you can find George Washington's initials. There is a cafe overlooking the bridge. Caverns and other attractions nearby.
13 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center
15 Appledore LnAll that's left of a huge cavern is a breathtakingly tall stone bridge strong enough for the highway on top. A short hike takes you under the bridge and on to a reconstruction of an Indian village. See if you can find George Washington's initials. There is a cafe overlooking the bridge. Caverns and other attractions nearby.
Lots of history here where the Civil War ended. There is a reconstruction of the town where General Lee surrendered and many places to visit and read about how the war ended.
95 locals recommend
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrLots of history here where the Civil War ended. There is a reconstruction of the town where General Lee surrendered and many places to visit and read about how the war ended.
Very close by, good for hikers and bikers. Terrain is mostly level as parts follow old railroad tracks.
123 locals recommend
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
Very close by, good for hikers and bikers. Terrain is mostly level as parts follow old railroad tracks.
Beautiful waterfall at the end of a trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
21 locals recommend
Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead
Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful waterfall at the end of a trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Entertainment & Activities
Smith Mountain Lake is great for fishing, boating (sail boats, pontoon boats and speed boats). The Virginia Dare cruise is a fun way to have dinner and have great views of the spectacular homes on the shoreline. There is also a State Park on our side of the lake.
32 locals recommend
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina (hours not Portside/Beacon Pub)
3619 Airport RdSmith Mountain Lake is great for fishing, boating (sail boats, pontoon boats and speed boats). The Virginia Dare cruise is a fun way to have dinner and have great views of the spectacular homes on the shoreline. There is also a State Park on our side of the lake.
There are many vineyards in the area; Rebec is the host of the annual Garlic Festival.
32 locals recommend
Rebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst HwyThere are many vineyards in the area; Rebec is the host of the annual Garlic Festival.