Guidebook for Lynchburg
Food Scene
King's Island Restaurant
2804 Old Forest RdThe best Asian food in Lynchburg - and one mile away.
Harbor Inn Seafood
3220 Old Forest RdLocal seafood only 5 minutes away.
Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
4925 Old Boonsboro RoadGreat Mexican food only 5 minutes away.
Milano's Italian Restaurant
4327 Boonsboro RdGreat Italian food and ambiance.
Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro RdGreat Italian food, ambiance, pricey but worth it.
Papa John's Pizza
2812 Old Forest RdGreat pizza, and they deliver. Only a mile away.
Acorn Hill Lodge
2134 Old Forest RdSpa & Massage, great brunch location.
Great local fare, a variety of great food at a reasonable price.
9 locals recommend
Charley's Restaurant and Catering
707 Graves Mill RdGreat local fare, a variety of great food at a reasonable price.
Lola's
3025 Old Forest RdAward winning Mexican food.
A converted train station near the James river is a fun place to enjoy good food.
74 locals recommend
Depot Grille
10 9th StA converted train station near the James river is a fun place to enjoy good food.
Top chef is a friend of the family. Great food, a little pricey but you will enjoy it!
27 locals recommend
Main Street Eatery & Catering Company
907 Main StTop chef is a friend of the family. Great food, a little pricey but you will enjoy it!
Arts & Culture
Thomas Jefferson's summer home less than 15 minutes away. Lots of historical interest, tours, reenactments.
90 locals recommend
Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge RdThomas Jefferson's summer home less than 15 minutes away. Lots of historical interest, tours, reenactments.
Great fine arts program, indoor ice skating, Snowplex for year round snow boarding and Skiing and lodge, hiking trails.
64 locals recommend
Liberty University
1971 University BlvdGreat fine arts program, indoor ice skating, Snowplex for year round snow boarding and Skiing and lodge, hiking trails.
Lynchburg College
Graduations and special events; we are only 10 minutes away.
Randolph College
2500 Rivermont AveGraduations and special events, we are only 10 minutes away.
Virginia University-Lynchburg
2058 Garfield AveGraduations and special events
Who would believe the little town of Danville would host such an amazing collection of tanks and war time paraphernalia?
19 locals recommend
Tank Museum
3401 US-29 BUSWho would believe the little town of Danville would host such an amazing collection of tanks and war time paraphernalia?
Sightseeing
An amazing memorial with gardens, sculptures, statuary, the names of the lives lost on D-day, plan to spend several hours to see everything. Less than 30 minutes away.
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirAn amazing memorial with gardens, sculptures, statuary, the names of the lives lost on D-day, plan to spend several hours to see everything. Less than 30 minutes away.
One of the 7 natural wonders of the world, less than an hours drive away. Nearby caverns and museums to make for a great destination for a day.
110 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
One of the 7 natural wonders of the world, less than an hours drive away. Nearby caverns and museums to make for a great destination for a day.
Where the Civil War ended. Replica of the town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant. 30 minutes away.
95 locals recommend
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrWhere the Civil War ended. Replica of the town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant. 30 minutes away.
Restored 200 year old house, tours available, nearby houses with fascinating history. Special events. The owner/builder was a friend of Thomas Jefferson and physician to Patrick Henry. The house overlooks the James River. 10 minutes away.
58 locals recommend
Point of Honor
112 Cabell StRestored 200 year old house, tours available, nearby houses with fascinating history. Special events. The owner/builder was a friend of Thomas Jefferson and physician to Patrick Henry. The house overlooks the James River. 10 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun place for kids to visit, lots of interactive exhibits. Educational. Less than 15 minutes away.
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th StFun place for kids to visit, lots of interactive exhibits. Educational. Less than 15 minutes away.
Great boating, fishing, state park. We really enjoyed the Virginia Dare Cruise for sunset dinners. Less than an hour away. Lots of festivals.
91 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 Rd 888Great boating, fishing, state park. We really enjoyed the Virginia Dare Cruise for sunset dinners. Less than an hour away. Lots of festivals.
Rebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst HwyHost of the Garlic Festival, one of many vineyards in our area.
Parks & Nature
Peaks of Otter
Great hiking trails, views are fantastic. About 45 minutes away.
Picnic area, hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway has amazing places for hiking.
8 locals recommend
Otter Creek Recreation Area
60851 Blue Ridge PkwyPicnic area, hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway has amazing places for hiking.
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.
Essentials
Kroger Pharmacy
4119 Boonsboro RdGreat super grocery store 2 miles away.
CVS
3100 Old Forest RdDrug store with lots of commonly needed items.
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
1901 Tate Springs RdWe are only 5 minutes away.
Virginia Baptist Hospital
3300 Rivermont AveWe are only 5 minutes away.
Shopping
Givens Books & Little Dickens
2236 Lakeside DrLocal authors, children's books and games
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StSaturday morning attraction for local food & crafts.
The Fresh Market
3901 Old Forest RdGreat natural foods and desserts, only 5 minutes away.
Walmart Supercenter
3227 Old Forest RdEverything you need less than 2 miles away.