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This is
Lynchburg
Virginia
VISITORS GUIDE
Office of Economic Development & Tourism
900 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 485-7290
lynchburgvirginia.org
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Table of
Contents
2 LYH Legacies
5 Shopping & Dining
6 Parks
7 Recreation When you’re in Lynchburg, you’ll feel right at home. Our
8 Arts & Culture welcoming hospitality and beautiful surroundings let you move
at a slower pace, giving you a chance to catch your breath. Use
this guide to plan your exploration of our Lynchburg Legacies
10 Regional Attractions - locations, sights and experiences that will give you an idea of
who we are.
12 Trails & Tours To really get to know our city, start Downtown. Restaurants run
by innovative chefs dot the streets, the James River creates a
13 Wine & Brews beautiful boundary and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide the
backdrop. Listen while someone plays one of the many public
14 Lodging pianos (or sit and play a tune of your own!), stroll the miles of
urban trails winding through the city, take a ride on a 19th-
century batteau, or just sit down for a coffee and meet some
16 Transportation new friends.
17 City Map We also invite you to venture out to the area around us. Our
Artisan Trail will take you to the must-see galleries, exhibits and
eateries - and all roads lead to sites of historic importance to
18 Downtown Map our nation. Wherever you choose to wander, share the photos
of the adventures you find. We look forward to having you get
19 Annual Events
to know Lynchburg and know you’ll leave with a new home away
from home and endless memories.
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John & Mary Bowles Lynch
First settled in 1757, Lynchburg
was named for its founder, John
Lynch, who started a ferry service
across the James River.
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Point of Honor
112 Cabell Street • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 455-6226 • pointofhonor.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Point of Honor is a
beautiful, two-story Federal style mansion, built in 1815. The property
boasts scenic views of Downtown Lynchburg and the James River. Its
most famous occupant was George Cabell, friend of Thomas Jefferson
and personal physician to Patrick Henry. Come experience early 19th-
century life with tours through the furnished home, gardens, kitchen
dependency and Carriage House Gift Shop.
Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
1313 Pierce Street • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 845-1313 • annespencermuseum.com
A Virginia Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, this is the
home of internationally acclaimed Harlem Renaissance poet and Civil Rights
leader, Anne Spencer, who wrote on any available surface, including the walls
of her home! During her lifetime, she shared intellectual respect and repartee
with notables such as opera stars Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson and
Civil Rights luminaries Thurgood Marshall and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The house is open by appointment but the beautifully restored gardens, which 2
contain her famous writing cottage, Edankraal, are open daily without charge.
Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum
401 Taylor Street • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 847-1465 • gravegarden.org
Established in 1806, the Old City Cemetery is the oldest municipal
cemetery in Virginia still in use today. This extraordinary 27-acre public
garden and “history park” is a village of five small museums touting
the stories of the diverse population of the nearly 20,000 buried here
including the graves of over 2,200 Civil War soldiers from 14 states.
The grounds are filled with hundreds of varieties of native and heirloom
plants, including the largest public collection of antique roses in the
state of Virginia. Gates are open dawn to dusk, every day of the year.
Historic Sandusky & Civil War Center
757 Sandusky Drive • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 832-0162 • historicsandusky.org
A registered Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the Sandusky mansion stands as one
of the finest examples of Federal style architecture in Virginia’s
Piedmont region. It served as Union headquarters during the Battle of
Lynchburg and now serves as a museum to tell the stories of the Civil
War, especially the Battle of Lynchburg and Hunters Raid and is a Civil
War Trails tour site.
Miller-Claytor South River Fort Early & National Civil War
House & Garden Meeting House Jubal Early Monument Chaplains Museum
2200 Miller Claytor Lane 5810 Fort Avenue 3511 Memorial Avenue 1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA
(434) 528-5353 (434)-239-2548 (434)-582-2087
chaplainsmuseum.org
The South River Meeting House On the National Register of
The Miller-Claytor House, was organized in 1757 when Historic Places, Fort Early is
The National Civil War
erected in 1791 for tavern Sarah Lynch gave two acres an American Civil War earthen
Chaplains Museum uses
keeper John Miller, is of land for the first framed fort, constructed as part of the
displays, artifacts and murals
Lynchburg’s only remaining structure. Within 25 years, outer defenses of Lynchburg
to tell the diverse stories of
18th-century town house. increased membership made under the command of Lt.
the War Between the States
Serving as a historic exhibit, a larger building necessary General Jubal Early. It was
and educate the public
the two-story frame building is and John Lynch, founder of critical in the holding of
about the role of chaplains,
an intriguing example of urban Lynchburg, gave 10 acres of the city during the Battle of
priests, rabbis and religious
vernacular architecture. Thomas land for this now restored Lynchburg. In 1919, a 17-foot
organizations during the
Jefferson allegedly proved stone building. Adjacent to the granite obelisk was erected
Civil War.
to the owner of the house’s Meeting House is his grave to honor the confederate
garden that tomatoes were not site. Self-guided tours general. Grounds are open
poisonous by eating the fruit. It available daily. year-round from dusk to dawn.
is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. Open by South River Meeting House Fort Early & Early Monument Civil War Chaplains Museum
appointment with garden open
to the public from dawn to dusk.
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Amazement Square
The Rightmire Children’s Museum
27 Ninth Street • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 845-1888 • amazementsquare.org
Amazement Square Children’s Museum offers four floors of interactive
exhibitions, workshops and educational programing. The museum is
dedicated to motivating children and adults toward greater creativity
and understanding of themselves and the world through hands-
on learning. Exhibits and educational programs explore the arts
and humanities, culture, science, technology and interdisciplinary
relationships. It’s fun for the whole family!
Legacy Museum of African-American History
403 Monroe Street • Lynchburg, VA
(434) 845-3455 • legacymuseum.org
The Legacy Museum of African American History is dedicated to
collecting, preserving and storing historical artifacts, documents
and memorabilia relating to significant contributions of the
African American Community in Lynchburg and the region,
and telling these stories through exhibits and events.
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Monument Terrace The Nature Zone Jerry Falwell Museum
Church and Ninth Streets 301 Grove Street 1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA
(434) 485-7290 (434) 455-5828 (434) 582-7578
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Monument Terrace rises a Touch a turtle, feed a toad, or just The Jerry Falwell Museum is located
breathtaking 139 steps overlooking take in the “wild” sights of The on the Campus of Liberty University
scenic Downtown Lynchburg. The Nature Zone. The Nature Zone is a and houses memorabilia, videos,
multiple landings offer monuments hands-on environmental education and pictures of his life including a
to honor Lynchburg citizens who center that offers a world of fun and library of Falwell’s writings including
Lynchburg Museum fought and died in the Civil War, excitement for all ages! Admission is books and personal letters.
901 Court Street Spanish American War, World Wars I free and open Friday and Saturday
Lynchburg, VA & II, Korea, Vietnam, plus POW-MIA from Noon to 4:00pm.
(434) 455-6226 and Purple Heart monuments.
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Monument Terrace The Nature Zone Jerry Falwell Museum
Atop Monument Terrace, the
Lynchburg Museum is housed
within the Old Courthouse
standing guard over the city. The
museum shares stories about the
people and events that shaped
this region including antique toys,
military items, fine art, furniture, lynchburgvirginia.org
vintage apparel, photographs 4
and more.
Dining
A renaissance is happening in Lynchburg and it has everyone hungry. Michelin star chefs are making the great migration
from big cities and international destinations to set up shop on cozy Downtown streets and quiet nooks; and
Food Network veterans are suiting up with aprons and pastry brushes to satisfy the city’s sweet tooth.
Walk through the doors of any of our restaurants and you’ll be met with extraordinary flavor and an
attention to detail that will make you want to stay for hours. Whether you want to stop for a quick
bite at a pizzeria, enjoy some food truck fare, or a full-course dinner, our tables are ready
for you. Food is how community happens, and this community loves to share.
Shopping
Lynchburg takes to heart the idea of buying local. Unique shops feature local artisans and craftspersons
where you’ll find special reminders of your trip to Lynchburg. In Downtown and throughout the city,
specialty shops and art spaces, along with shopping malls and plazas give ample reason to
shop for you or someone special.
Stroll the Lynchburg Community Market, the third oldest continuously running farmers market in
the country, and shop for fresh fruits and vegetables and beautiful works of art.
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Percival’s Island Natural Area
1600 Concord Turnpike • Lynchburg, VA
Part of the RiverWalk trail, Percival’s Island is one of the most popular
natural areas in Lynchburg with earthen trails criss-crossing its length.
The heavily wooded island was once a busy industrial area, including
a train yard, but there are few signs of its previous uses now. Enjoy the
shade and river breezes while bird and wildlife watching, walking or
biking, or fishing.
Parks & Recreation
lynchburgparksandrec.com/our-parks • (434) 455-5858
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA
One of the most beloved, and second
oldest, parks in Lynchburg, Riverside
Blackwater Creek Ivy Creek Park & Lake Park is over 49 acres of rolling parkland with lovely wooded walking trails
providing views of the James River and beyond. Weddings can be held at
Athletic & Natural Area 118 Clemmons Lake Place the Overlook alongside the Alpine Trail, Lynchburg’s first dedicated hiking
515 Monticello Avenue Lynchburg, VA trail, and kids can enjoy the playground and cool down in summer at the
Lynchburg, VA popular Sprayground.
Ivy Creek Park is a green oasis which
includes the six-acre Clemmons
This park has a little bit of
Lake, multi-use trails, picnic and
everything to offer visitors,
play areas, as well as an auxiliary
including the only off-leash dog
site for the naturalists of the Nature
park in Lynchburg. The park
Zone and some of their aquatically-
also includes connection to the
inclined reptiles and amphibians.
Creekside Trail, which leads to the
Blackwater Creek Natural Area,
restrooms and a multi-purpose
lighted field that accommodates
most field played sports.
Peaks View Park Riverfront Park
Hollins Mill Park 170 Ivy Creek Drive 1100 Jefferson Street
521 Hollins Mill Road Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA
Miller Park Peaks View Park is the second Riverfront Park is located adjacent
2100 Park Avenue This popular park provides large largest park in Lynchburg and to the James River in Downtown
Lynchburg, VA shade trees in a lush creekside field offers both passive and active Lynchburg. This large grassy open
with handicap access picnic tables recreation for the entire family. area hosts numerous festivals and
Miller Park was Lynchburg's first and grills. Cast your fishing pole The park has three lighted tennis special events throughout the
park! This almost 30-acre park beside the picturesque and historic courts, seven multi-purpose fields year. On warm days, cool off in the
includes two picnic shelters, the Hollins Mill Dam. The park also (soccer, football, softball, baseball), Zero Depth Fountain. The park
unique and historic Aviary (both can includes trail connections to the volleyball courts, a basketball court, connects to the RiverWalk trail along
be rented for weddings, parties, and Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the mountain bike trails and a disc golf its northern edge which leads to
other events), and the Miller Park Point of Honor Trail section. course. The park also has a popular Percival’s Island Natural Area.
Pool, the only public outdoor pool playground.
in Lynchburg.
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James River LaHaye Ice Center James River Adventures AREA GOLF
1971 University Boulevard 150 Rocky Hill Road
Heritage Trail System Lynchburg, VA Madison Heights, VA
COURSES
Looking for a place to cool off in (434) 592-3935 (434) 847-1090
the shade? One of the greatest liberty.edu/icecenter jamesriveradventures.org
assets in Lynchburg is our James Colonial Hills
All-seasons family fun atmosphere, Located across the James River
River Heritage Trail system,
honoring our historic connection the ice center offers skating lessons, from Downtown Lynchburg, James
Golf Course
1990 Gumtree Road
hockey leagues and public skating River Adventures rents canoes and
with the James River. Rent a bike Forest, VA
or walk any of the trails including for all ages. kayaks for an enjoyable cruise along (434) 525-3954
the Blackwater Creek Bikeway, the city's riverfront; within minutes colonialhillsgolf.com
be in a beautiful, natural river
RiverWalk, Ivy Creek Greenway, Point
of Honor Trail and many more. Visit
Liberty Mountain setting teaming with fish, birds and 18-hole golf course.
lynchburgparksandrec for trail map. Trail System other wildlife.
4000 Candlers Mountain
Road, Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg Hillcats Poplar Forest Golf Course
Rotary Centennial liberty.edu/snowflex 3180 Fort Avenue
960 Ramblewood Road
Forest, VA
Riverfront Skatepark This trail system consists of over
Lynchburg, VA (434) 534-9418
29 Ninth Street (434) 528-1144 poplarforestgolfcourse.com
65 miles of single and double
Lynchburg, VA track trails and logging roads on (800) 454-0934
9-hole golf course.
more than 5,000 acres of land. The lynchburg-hillcats.com
The park is a 14,000 sq. ft. mountain offers cross-country and
outdoor complex complete
with a street course and bowl.
gravity-fed trails for both hiking The Lynchburg Hillcats is a Class
A Advance team in the Carolina
Poplar Grove Golf Club
and mountain biking. Directional 129 Tavern Lane
signs and map kiosks provide easy League, currently a farm team of the Amherst, VA
navigation for trail users. Open to Cleveland Indians. The Hillcats play (434) 946-9933
poplargrovegolf.com
OTHER the public during daylight hours. home games at Calvin Falwell Field,
which seats 2,000 fans. Season runs
ADVENTURES April through September with plenty 18-hole golf course.
of festivities and fireworks during
the games.
Rise Up Rock Climbing London Downs Golf Club
1225 Church Street 1614 New London Road
Lynchburg, VA Liberty Mountain Forest, VA
(434) 525-GOLF
(434) 845-3953 Snowflex Centre londondowns.com
riseupclimbing.com 4000 Candlers Mountain
Road, Lynchburg, VA 18-hole golf course.
Rise Up is an indoor playground (434) 582-3539
of climbing walls and simulated (866) 504-7541
boulders. The gym provides 6,000 liberty.edu/snowflex Winton Country Club
sq.ft. of climbing with nearly 40 599 Patrick Henry Highway
routes that change on a regular Bikes Unlimited Located atop Liberty University’s Amherst, VA
basis. 1312 Jefferson Street serene 5,000-acre mountain, the (434) 946-5134
Lynchburg, VA Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre wintoncountryclub.com
(434) 385-4157 is the country’s premier point for
18-hole golf course.
bikesunlimited.com year-round skiing, snowboarding
and tubing. Composed of beginner,
A full service bike shop, Bikes intermediate and advanced slopes Ivy Hill Golf Club
Unlimited rents simple, comfortable, and a two-story lodge, this high- 1148 Ivy Hill Drive
easy to use bicycles in its Downtown performance playground is the first Forest, VA
store. Bikes are well suited for of its kind in the U.S.! (434) 525-2680
exploring Lynchburg’s trails and
ivyhillgc.com
each customer is fitted with the
appropriate size bike and helmet.
18-hole golf course.
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Arts & Culture
Academy Center of the Arts Daura Gallery Endstation Theatre Company Maier Museum of Art
Academy Center Daura Gallery Endstation Theatre Lynchburg Art Club
1501 Lakeside Drive 1011 Rivermont Avenue
of the Arts Lynchburg, VA
Company Lynchburg, VA
600 Main Street Lynchburg, VA
(434) 544-8343 (434) 528-9434
Lynchburg, VA (434) 381-6537
lynchburg.edu lynchburgartclub.org
(434) 528-3256
academycenter.org Located in the Dillard Fine
Endstation Theatre Company brings
The Lynchburg Art Club, located
high quality, professional outdoor
Arts Center at the University of theatrical productions of new works, in the James River Arts & Culture
The Academy Center of the Lynchburg, this collection includes District, is one of Lynchburg's
Arts opened as the Academy of re-interpretations of classical plays,
paintings, drawings, prints and and original dramatic productions venerable arts institutions and an
Music Theatre in 1905. Located in sculpture by Pierre Daura, as well active participant in First Fridays
Downtown, it is one of Lynchburg’s based on the historical, current and
as many other American and cultural events specific to the Lynchburg! Drop by the gallery to
most notable historic treasures of European artists. enjoy one of their monthly exhibits,
the last century. The Center includes Central Virginia area.
peruse the art for sale and take
the original 800-seat historic theatre, something home to commemorate
educational classrooms, pottery
studio, contemporary art gallery and Jefferson Choral Society your visit to Lynchburg.
Warehouse Theatre. The Academy’s Lynchburg, VA
theatres feature entertainment (434) 528-5700 AGAR
by nationally and internationally jeffersonchoralsociety.org (Amherst Glebe Arts Response)
recognized artists.
Amherst, VA
The City of Lynchburg is home to
one of the most widely traveled (434) 989-3215
choral groups in the state, amherstglebeartsresponse.org
performing and touring abroad as
well as at the Washington National Presents professional level
Cathedral, the National D-Day chamber music concerts and
Memorial and other sites. JCS humanities related programs.
concerts feature live classical music
Come play our painted street as well as exciting arrangements of
pianos provided by the Hill City recognized favorites.
CityArts Mosaic at 9th & Keys Piano Project.
Jefferson Streets
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Opera on the James Riverviews Artspace Wildcat Theatre Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Lynchburg Symphony Opera on the James Riverviews Artspace & Virginia Center for the
(434) 528-3397
Orchestra operaonthejames.org
Craddock-Terry Gallery Creative Arts (VCCA)
(434) 845-6604 901 Jefferson Street 154 San Angelo Drive
lynchburgsymphony.org With performances held throughout Lynchburg, VA Amherst, VA
the year, Opera on the James is (434) 847-7277 (434) 946-7236
The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra riverviews.net vcca.com
an OPERA America Level Four
is a professional, community-based
Professional Company, giving
orchestra that has been performing
audiences an intensely emotional Riverviews Artspace is home to An artist retreat center in a rural
in the Lynchburg area for over 30
years. Concerts and diverse events experience of world class live opera. the Craddock-Terry Gallery, Co-Op setting. Check their website for
are scheduled throughout the year. Gallery and two floors of artists’ open house and tour opportunities.
studios. During the year, it shows
exhibits of regionally, nationally and
Renaissance Theatre internationally recognized artists
Tower Theater 1022 Commerce Street as well as film screenings, literary Maier Museum of Art
(434) 582-7078 Lynchburg, VA events and open houses during 1 Quinlan Street
liberty.edu (434) 845-4427 Lynchburg’s First Friday events. Lynchburg, VA
renaissancetheatre (434) 947-8136
Located on the campus of Liberty lynchburg.org maiermuseum.org
University, Tower Theater offers Wolfbane Productions
new and classical stage productions Randolph College’s nationally
Located in Downtown, 618 Country Club Road
performed by student, professional Renaissance Theatre is the recognized Maier Museum of Art
and community actors. Appomattox, VA features works by American artists
longest running community
theatre in the Lynchburg. For
(434) 579-3542 of the 19th and 20th centuries.
over 25 years, RT has delivered wolfbane.org The museum holds a collection
of several thousand paintings,
Wildcat Theatre productions from the classics to
Wolfbane Productions is a company prints, drawings and photographs
new works, providing outstanding
randolphcollege.edu of passionate artists providing live and hosts an active schedule
artistic shows that inspire, of exhibitions and educational
challenge and entertain. entertainment experiences and
Located on the campus of Randolph programs throughout the year.
cultural events to the region. Their
College, Wildcat Theatre performs productions are crafted to target the
new and classical stage productions modern audience with an emphasis
by student, professional and on storytelling and the cultivating an
community actors. appreciation of live theatre.
First Fridays Lynchburg
FirstFridaysLynchburg.org
Held the first Friday evening of each
month, this arts focused event features
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gallery exhibitions, live music and
debut performances in the James
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River Arts & Culture District.D-Day Memorial Poplar Forest Appomattox Court House American Civil War Museum
The National Thomas Jefferson’s Appomattox Court The American Civil
D-Day Memorial Poplar Forest House National War Museum
3 Overlord Circle 1542 Bateman Bridge Historic Park 159 Horseshoe Road
Bedford, VA Road, Forest, VA Appomattox, VA
Highway 24
(540) 586-3329 (434) 525-1806 (434) 352 5791
Appomattox, VA
dday.org poplarforest.org acwm.org
(434) 352-8987
The Memorial honors the This unique octagonal National nps.gov/apco
Drawing from a rich collection
Allied forces who shared in the Historic Landmark is one of of artifacts and documents, the
invasion of Normandy on June two homes designed and built Visit the area’s premier Civil
Museum of the Confederacy
6, 1944 during World War II. by Thomas Jefferson for his War site, the original village
in Appomattox interweaves
With its stylized English garden, personal use. Come discover of Appomattox Court House,
stories of the Confederate
haunting invasion tableau, the story of how his villa retreat, “Where our nation reunited.”
government, the military,
and striking Victory Plaza, the Poplar Forest, came to be Step inside the McLean House
civilians and enslaved and free
Memorial stands as a powerful rediscovered and appreciated where, on April 9, 1865, General
African Americans. The main
tribute to the valor, fidelity, and as one of his most important Robert E. Lee surrendered
exhibition, Appomattox, details
sacrifice of D-Day participants. works. Experience the incredible the Army of Northern Virginia
events leading up to, during,
Visitors can expect both an journey of understanding and to General Ulysses S. Grant,
and following the war.
educational as well as emotional confirming Jefferson’s brilliant leading to the end of the
experience, leaving with a clear design and its restoration in a bloodiest chapter in American
understanding of the scale process that mirrors Jefferson’s History. The Visitor Center
and sacrifices made during the long, painstaking effort to create features Living History programs,
largest amphibious landing the this unique and personal work. museum of many original
world has ever seen. artifacts, and 70-seat theater.
Regional Attractions
Lynchburg is the perfect place to stay while exploring our Central Virginia region!
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10Red Hill Blue Ridge Parkway Booker T. Washington Natural Bridge
Photo: MarmadukePercy (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Patrick Henry’s Blue Ridge Parkway Booker T. Washington Natural Bridge
Red Hill blueridgeparkway.org National Monument 15 Appledore Lane
Natural Bridge, VA
1250 Red Hill Road 12130 Booker T.
(800) 533-1410
Brookneal, VA The majestic Blue Ridge Washington Highway
Parkway, with its many naturalbridgeva.com
(800) 514-7463 Hardy, VA
picturesque overlooks and
redhill.org points of interest is known as (540) 721-2094
“America’s Most Popular Scenic nps.gov/bowa Once owned by Thomas
Red Hill is the last home and Drive” and is one of the most Jefferson, Natural Bridge is one
burial place of Patrick Henry, visited sections of the National Located near Smith Mountain of the oldest tourist destinations
American Founding Father Park System. From mile post Lake, this National Park is in the United States. The bridge
and first post-colonial Virginia 63.7, it is just a short drive to the birthplace of Booker T. has been included in several
Governor. Best known for his Lynchburg. The nation’s longest Washington. Born a slave on “Seven Natural Wonders of the
“Give Me Liberty or Give Me rural parkway traverses both this 207-acre farm of James World” lists and is a designated
Death" speech. Henry was a Virginia and North Carolina Burroughs, Washington would National Historic Landmark,
great statesman as well as a and contains countless outdoor later become the first principal Virginia Historic Landmark, and
farmer and lawyer. This estate recreational opportunities for of Tuskegee Normal and listed in the National Register
has beautiful views and vast all to enjoy. The Peaks of Otter, Industrial School. He served as of Historic Places. The Caverns
open space perfect for the a trio of mountain peaks visible an adviser, author and orator, at Natural Bridge are the east
annual 4th of July celebration from Lynchburg, overlook the whose past would influence coast’s deepest descending
and November Bluegrass, region. Wildlife exhibits, walking his philosophies as the most 34 stories into the earth! Also
Barbecue, and Brew Festival. and biking trails, picnic areas influential African American of visit the Monacan Indian Living
and a lodge are available along his era. Explore his birthplace History Village and enjoy hiking
this section of the Parkway. with walking trails, picnic areas on the surrounding trails.
and more.
Avoca Museum Appalachian Trail
1514 Main Street appalachiantrail.org
Altavista, VA
Part of the National Park Service,
(434) 369-1076 the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is a
avocamuseum.org 2,180+ mile long public hiking
trail traversing the Appalachian
Located in nearby Altavisita,
Mountains between Georgia
Avoca is an American Queen
and Maine. More of the A.T.
Anne-style house built in 1901.
passes through Virginia than
Designated a Virginia Historic
any other state with elevation
Landmark and listed in the
ranges from 265 to 5,500 feet.
National Register of Historic
Lynchburg is 23 miles at its
Places, Avoca is the home site
closest point to the trail and
of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel
provides all the amenities a
Charles Lynch, brotherlynchburgvirginia.org
of
Lynchburg’s founder, John Lynch.
hiker needs to refresh before 11
By Avocamuseum (CC BY-SA 3.0) continuing the journey.Trails and Tours
Tour maps and brochures available at the Lynchburg Visitor Center | 216 12th Street | (434) 485-7290
Battle of Lynchburg LYH Guided Tours Lee’s Retreat Historic Homes of
Driving Tour lynchburgvirginia.org civilwartrails.org Lynchburg Tour
lynchburgvirginia.org The Lynchburg Visitor Center offers Part of the Virginia Civil War Trails lynchburgvirginia.org
themed guided tours recounting System, travel the route of General
This enjoyable CD driving tour, the stories of the people and Robert E. Lee from Petersburg to Explore the diverse architecture
narrated by Civil War authority events that shaped the City of Appomattox and the final days of Lynchburg’s seven Historic
James Robertson, Jr., visits eight Lynchburg. Check website for of the War. Maps available at the Districts. These prosperous 19th
sites critical to the events of dates and themes. Lynchburg Visitor Center. Century neighborhoods were built
June 17-18, 1864, the Battle of when tobacco tycoons, doctors,
Lynchburg. It gives the history and attorneys made Lynchburg
and significance of each location
accompanied by authentic era Civil War Trails Downtown Lynchburg one of the wealthiest cities in the
nation per capita. The elaborate
music and sound effects. Stops lynchburgvirginia.org Architectural collection of Federal, Greek
include Sandusky, Fort Early, the civilwartrails.org Revival, Gothic, Georgian and
Old City Cemetery and more. Walking Tour Victorian architecture is listed on
CD available at the Lynchburg Lynchburg is home to an impressive lynchburgvirginia.org the National Register of Historic
Visitor Center. 14 markers on the multi-state Civil Places and offers unparalleled
War Trails program. Explore the During its history, Lynchburg has delight for history and architecture
Downtown city while following ranked as one of the wealthiest lovers. Tour brochures available at
communities per-capita in the
Hunter’s Raid the markers from the riverfront in
historic Downtown to Riverside, to nation. This affluence fueled
the Lynchburg Visitor Center.
mid-town, to the Historic Sandusky construction of extraordinary
Travel the route of General
David Hunter’s Raid in 1864.
estate. Information available buildings giving our Downtown
an eclectic array of 19th and 20th
City Streets & Country
at the Lynchburg Visitor Center,
From Staunton to Lexington,
through Roanoke and
or visit website. century structures in a wide variety Roads Artisan Trail
Bedford to Lynchburg. Maps
of architectural styles. Pick up a artisantrailnetwork.org
walking tour brochure at the Visitor
available at the Lynchburg
Visitor Center. Lynchburg Civil War Center and discover the majesty of
Lynchburg’s architectural history.
Weave an adventure through the
City of Lynchburg and Amherst,
Walking Tour Appomattox and Campbell
lynchburgcivilwartour.com Counties. Visit working artists,
stay in boutique accommodations
An interactive walking tour of and eat at chef inspired restaurants
Downtown Lynchburg in the Civil all with a backdrop of the Blue
War. Follow the route on your Ridge Mountains and the historic
phone or tablet! James River.
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Wine & Brews
Brew Ridge Tours
Something unique happens when you share a glass with
(855) 446-7868
friends. When you’re in Lynchburg, take a trip to one of our
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nearby wineries, cideries, breweries or distilleries, and enjoy the
breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you sip on Stay in Lynchburg and let Brew Ridge Tours do all the driving.
locally grown and produced liquid libations with old friends. Hop on the bus and experience Virginia's best breweries,
cideries and distilleries.
Amherst County Rebec Vineyards LeoGrande Vineyards White Rock Vineyard,
2229 North Amherst Highway & Winery Winery & Brew Haus
Amherst, VA 1343 Wingfield Drive 2117 Bruno Drive
Ankida Ridge Vineyards (434) 946-5168 Goode, VA Goodview, VA
1304 Franklin Creek Road rebecwinery.com (540) 586-4066 (540) 890-3359
Amherst, VA thebedfordwinetrail.com whiterockwines.com
(434) 922-7678 Bedford County
ankidaridge.com
Campbell County
Apocalypse Ale Works Peaks of Otter Winery
1257 Burnbridge Road 2122 Sheep Creek Road
Lazy Days Winery Forest, VA Bedford, VA DeVault Vineyards
1351 North Amherst Highway (434) 258-8761 (540) 586-3707 247 Station Lane
Amherst, VA endofbadbeer.com Peaksofotterwinery.com Concord, VA
(434) 381-6088 (434) 993-0722
lazydayswinery.com devaultvineyards.com
Beale's Brewery Seven Doors Winery
510 Grove Street 5800 Johnson Mountain Road
Loose Shoe Sans Soucy Vineyards
Bedford, VA Huddleston, VA 1571 Mt. Calvary Road
Brewing Company (540) 583-5113 (540) 605-8745 Brookneal, VA
198 Ambriar Plaza bealesbeer.com sevendoorswinery.com (434) 376-9463
Amherst, VA
sanssoucyvineyards.com
(434) 946-BEER
looseshoebrewing.com
Hickory Hill Vineyards
1722 Hickory Cove Lane Many of Lynchburg's restaurant bars carry Virginia
Moneta, VA made wine, beer and spirits. Ask your server or
(540) 296-1393 bartender "what's local" and taste Virginia made.
smlwine.com
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13Lodging
NAME ADDRESS WEBSITE PHONE
Baymont Inn & Suites 2815 Candlers Mountain Rd wyndhamhotels.com/baymont (434) 237-2986
Comfort Inn & Suites 15001 Wards Road choicehotels.com (434) 266-1111
Courtyard by Marriott 4640 Murray Pl marriott.com/courtyard (434) 846-7900
Craddock Terry Hotel
1312 Commerce St craddockterryhotel.com (434) 455-1500
and Event Center
East Side Suites 109 Holcomb Path Rd eastsidesuites.com (434) 845-8100
Econo Lodge 2400 Stadium Rd choicehotels.com (434) 847-1045
Extended Stay America 1910 University Blvd extendedstayamerica.com (434) 239-8863
Fairfield Inn & Suites 3777 Candlers Mountain Rd fairfield.marriott.com (434) 845-1700
Hampton Inn & Suites 3600 Liberty Mountain Dr hamptoninn3.hilton.com (434) 608-1224
Hilton Garden Inn 4025 Wards Rd hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com (434) 239-3006
Holiday Inn Downtown 601 Main St ihg.com/holidayInn (434) 528-2500
Holiday Inn Express 5600 Seminole Ave ihg.com/holidayinnexpress (434) 237-7771
Homewood Suites 4019 Wards Road homewoodsuites3.hilton.com (800) Call-Home
Kirkley Hotel, A Trademark
2900 Candlers Mountain Rd kirkleyhotel.com (434) 237-6333
Collection Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites 3320 Candlers Mountain Rd laquintalynchburg.com (434) 847-8655
Microtel Inn & Suites
5704 Seminole Ave wyndhamhotels.com/microtel (434) 509-1637
by Wyndham
Quality Inn 5604 Seminole Ave choicehotels.com (434) 237-2704
Residence Inn by Marriott 2630 Wards Road residenceInn.marriott.com (434) 616-4000
Sleep Inn 3620 Candlers Mountain Rd choicehotels.com (434) 846-6900
SpringHill Suites 1571 Wards Rd springhillsuites.marriott.com (434) 237-5848
Super 8 Motel 3736 Candlers Mountain Rd wyndhamhotels.com/super-8 (434) 485-5685
Timberlake Motel 19980 Lynchburg Hwy timberlakemotel.net (434) 525-2160
Travelodge 1500 Main Street wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge (434) 845-5975
The Virginian, A Curio
712 Church Street curiocollection3.hilton.com (434) 329-3200
Collection by Hilton
B&B / Inn
Acorn Hill Lodge 2134 Old Forest Rd acornhilllodge.net (434) 528-0983
Carriage House B&B 404 Cabell St thecarriagehouseinnbandb.com (434) 846-1388
House of Lydia 313 Madison St houseoflydiabb.com (434) 534-1665
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15Transportation
AIRPORT BUS SERVICE CAR RENTAL Hertz
INFORMATION Lynchburg Regional Airport
Greater Lynchburg Transit Avis (434) 237-6284
Lynchburg Regional Airport Company (GLTC) Lynchburg Regional Airport hertz.com
350 Terminal Drive 800 Kemper Street (434) 239-9826
Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA avis.com National
(434) 455-6090 (434) 455-5080 Lynchburg
lynchburgVA.gov/airport gltconline.com Budget Regional Airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport (434) 239-5785
American Airlines Greyhound (434) 237-5626 nationalcar.com
Lynchburg Regional Airport Pick-up/Drop-off at GLTC budget.com
(800) 433-7300 Transfer Station
aa.com 800 Kemper Street Enterprise Rent-A-Car TAXIS:
Lynchburg, VA 3913 Old Forest Rd.
(800) 231-2222 Lynchburg, VA Allied Cabs
(434) 385-7511 (434) 845-7039
TRAIN SERVICE greyhound.com
enterprise.com
Central Virginia Yellow Cab
Amtrak (434) 846-8888
825 Kemper Street
Lynchburg, VA City Cabs
(434) 847-8247 (434) 846-0231
amtrak.com
Gray Top Cabs, Inc.
434) 845-4554
Hill City Cabs
(434) 845-8554
Lynchburg Visitor Center
216 12th Street
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501 Maier
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College Miller-Claytor House
Hospital Rivermont
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House B&B Point of Honor 29
MEETING FACILITY
Amazement Square
Old City Cemetery Lynchburg Regional
POINT OF INTEREST Peak’s View Park Museums & Arboretum Business Alliance
Awareness Garden BUS 210
H Holiday Inn Downtown 29
James River Lynchburg Legacy House of
Riverfront Park
Heritage Trail General Museum Lydia The
SHOPPING BUS Hospital Virginian Grass Roots Community Market
501 Hotel Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center
Lynchburg Visitor Center
Acorn Hill Lodge Federal Crest Travelodge
COLLEGE Inn B&B Downtown YMCA
E.C. Glass Amtrak/
High School Greyhound
Forest Plaza West Monument Terrace &
Shopping Center Lynchburg Museum
HOSPITAL
221 Miller Park
Fresh Market
Station
Presbyterian
University of Cemetery
Ivy Creek Park Lynchburg BUS
460 Spring Hill
Cemetery
Anne Spencer House
& Garden Museum
Virginia University
of Lynchburg
City Stadium Econo Lodge TO
221 Fort Early AP P OMATT O X
TO Appomattox
501 Court House
B E DFO R D National Historical Park
Local Wineries Historic Sandusky &
Civil War Center BUS
460 BUS
501 Eastside
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BUS
Quaker 29
Graves Mill
Shopping Center
Meeting 501
House
501 460
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Residence Inn River
The Shops at Ridge
Wyndhurst 501 Mall
Sleep Inn
Heritage Central Thomas Road Baptist Church
High School Virginia Candlers Station
Community
BUS College
Timberlake 460 Super 8
Plaza Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
Extended Stay America
Fairfield Inn & Suites
National Civil War Chaplains Museum
Liberty
Thomas Jefferson’s Wards University
Poplar Forest Wards Crossing West Crossing
Homewood Suites
Shopping Center
Hilton Garden Inn
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Waterlick Plaza
SpringHill Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites
TO Lynchburg
Regional
B E DFO R D Airport
National
D-Day Memorial
TO TO
R O A NO KE & I-8 1 DANV ILLE
Timberlake MotelLangley Fountain
James River
James River Heritage Trail:
Percivals Island
Point of Honor LOVE Sculpture
Amazement Square
Riverfront Park
Carriage
House B&B
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1-800-732-5821
Lynchburg, VA 24504
216 Twelfth Street
Lynchburg Visitor Center
Daniels Hill
Historic District
Riverviews
Artspace
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Downtown YMCA
Lynchburg
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Diamond Hill
Business Historic District
Alliance Courthouse Hill
Historic District Lynchburg Museum
Garland Hill
Historic District
House of
Lydia B&B
Federal Hill
Historic District
Federal Crest
Inn B&B
Legacy Museum
Old City Cemetery
Museums & Arboretum
Bus
29
Pierce Street
Historic District
Anne Spencer
House & Gardens
Kemper St.
StationLYH Legacy Events
lynchburgvirginia.org/events
SUMMER JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER
Riverfront Park Summer Lynchburg Launch Lockn’ Music Festival: Virginia Wine &
Concert Series: of the James River Join thousands of music lovers for
Garlic Festival:
Produced by the Academy Batteau Festival: four days of headline bands and
It’s Chic to Reek. The second
aspiring artists performing in the
Center of the Arts at Lynchburg’s full weekend in October,
Lynchburg plays host for the kick-off scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge
Downtown Riverfront Park presents Rebec Vineyards embraces
of the James River Batteau Festival, Mountains. Camp on the grounds
national, regional, and local music food, wine, live entertainment,
an eight-day journey down the or stay in Lynchburg and shuttle in.
acts. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; art, and GARLIC. Five stages
food and beverage vendors onsite. James River from Lynchburg to near provide constant music and
Richmond using replica late 18th performances, including
& early 19th century cargo boats SEPTEMBER garlic cooking and craft
APRIL called Batteau. demonstrations, and Garlic King
Get Downtown and Queen contests. You can
Virginia Historic Garden Street Festival: even sample garlic ice cream!
Week, Lynchburg:
Welcoming thousands of festival NOVEMBER
As part of the Garden Club of goers to Downtown, Lynchburg’s
Virginia’s week-long tour, come largest street festival takes over Main
enjoy the historic city of Lynchburg Street highlighting local businesses,
vendors, artists, crafters, live music
Thomas Jefferson’s
featuring five private homes and
gardens. and performances and lots of Poplar Forest Wine
great food.
Festival:
Annual Antique
Lynchburg Arts Festival: Every November, Poplar Forest
Rose Festival: JULY honors the "father of Virginia
Over 40 years old, this highly wine”, Thomas Jefferson, who
Stop and smell the roses! The imported wines from Europe
Old City Cemetery Museums & Virginia Commonwealth respected celebration of art in
and attempted to establish
Central Virginia features artists from
Arboretum’s annual display of rare Games at Liberty University: around the area displaying pieces vineyards in Virginia more than
roses, some dating back to the 200 years ago. Today, his vision
late 1500’s. Purchase clippings for for sale and competition.
The Games represent the true spirit is realized by talented Virginia
yourself, attend a Rose Illustration of amateur athletics, hosting over wine makers. The event features
Workshop or take a special Guided 10,000 athletes from around the Lynchburg Beer, Wine Virginia wines, local food
Tour on the beautiful grounds of Virginia of all ages and skill levels purveyors and artisans, musical
the oldest municipal cemetery in participating in over 55 different & Cider Festival: entertainment and a visit from
Virginia still in use today. Olympic and Pan American sports. "Mr. Jefferson" himself.
Libation purveyors are on hand
with samples of their finest Virginia
MAY wines, brews and ciders. Artisans Bluegrass Barbecue
and food vendors are on site, while
local acts and featured bands offer a & Brew Festival:
Annual Storming of variety of music.
Thunder Ridge: This festival is held on the
grounds of Patrick Henry’s last
Virginia’s only local, fully-supported Virginia 10 Miler: home and burial site, Red Hill,
road cycling event. With the Blue and offers a relaxing day on the
Ridge Mountains as your backdrop, Now over 40 years old, this picturesque grounds enjoying
test your limits alone or with your running event brings thousands to the timeless sounds of fiddles,
team. There’s a ride for everyone Lynchburg to take the challenge guitars and banjos. Mouth-
with 27, 45, 75 and 100 mile of this historic course which has watering barbecue is available,
options. hosted respected competitors from along with the finest beer and
around the globe. cider from Virginia craft brewers.
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