Guide to the Lynchburg Area

Diane & John
Diane & John
Guide to the Lynchburg Area

Entertainment & Activities

This is an excellent, hands-on children's museum, located in scenic downtown Lynchburg next to the James River. A favorite place to take my grandchildren!
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Amazement Square
27 9th St
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This is an excellent, hands-on children's museum, located in scenic downtown Lynchburg next to the James River. A favorite place to take my grandchildren!
Blackwater Creek walking, hiking, and biking trails are well-maintained and stretch for more than 12 scenic miles, including bridges across the James River. Bike rentals available downtown.
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Blackwater Creek Natural Area
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Blackwater Creek walking, hiking, and biking trails are well-maintained and stretch for more than 12 scenic miles, including bridges across the James River. Bike rentals available downtown.
Local Farmers' Market takes place Saturday mornings, starting at 7 a.m., from spring - fall. Here you'll find lots of fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, and other homemade goods. Live music often.
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Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main St
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Local Farmers' Market takes place Saturday mornings, starting at 7 a.m., from spring - fall. Here you'll find lots of fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, and other homemade goods. Live music often.
Close to our home, this scenic park has paved walking/running paths, mountain bike trails, a frisbee golf course, tennis & basketball courts, playgrounds, and covered pavilions. Great for families.
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Peaks View Park at playground
170 Ivy Creek Ln
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Close to our home, this scenic park has paved walking/running paths, mountain bike trails, a frisbee golf course, tennis & basketball courts, playgrounds, and covered pavilions. Great for families.
49 acres of scenic parkland, including walking and hiking trails with views of the James River. Several playgrounds, including a summertime "Sprayground" with water fountains for children to play in.
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Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Ave
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49 acres of scenic parkland, including walking and hiking trails with views of the James River. Several playgrounds, including a summertime "Sprayground" with water fountains for children to play in.
Ice skating open to the public.
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LaHaye Ice Center
1971 University Blvd
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Ice skating open to the public.
Catch a sporting event or concert, located on the campus of Liberty University.
Vines Center
1971 University Blvd
Catch a sporting event or concert, located on the campus of Liberty University.
Small venue in the heart of downtown features a variety of bands and performances.
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The Glass House
1019 Jefferson St
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Small venue in the heart of downtown features a variety of bands and performances.
Check their website to see what's on the calendar.
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Academy Center of the Arts
600 Main St
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Check their website to see what's on the calendar.
Trampoline park - indoor fun.
JumpZone!
Trampoline park - indoor fun.
Rollerskating arena and laser tag.
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FunQuest family entertainment center
327 Graves Mill Rd
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Rollerskating arena and laser tag.
Stadium seating, located in the River Ridge Mall.
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Regal Cinemas River Ridge Stadium 14
3411 Candlers Mountain Rd
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Stadium seating, located in the River Ridge Mall.

Sightseeing

Less than 6 miles away. Beautifully maintained grounds and historical buildings. Guided tours available for Thomas Jefferson's summer home.
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Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge Rd
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Less than 6 miles away. Beautifully maintained grounds and historical buildings. Guided tours available for Thomas Jefferson's summer home.
22 miles away. This memorial honors those who lost their lives on D-Day. Located about 30 minutes away in Bedford, VA. Guided tours available.
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National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord Cir
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22 miles away. This memorial honors those who lost their lives on D-Day. Located about 30 minutes away in Bedford, VA. Guided tours available.
Gorgeous views from a variety of hiking trails. Local favorites are the Flat Top Trail and Sharp Top Trail. The Lodge has a quaint gift shop and full service restaurant with a great breakfast buffet.
Peaks of Otter Recreation Area
Gorgeous views from a variety of hiking trails. Local favorites are the Flat Top Trail and Sharp Top Trail. The Lodge has a quaint gift shop and full service restaurant with a great breakfast buffet.

Higher Education

This is the campus of Randolph College. Approximately 7 miles away.
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Randolph College
2500 Rivermont Ave
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This is the campus of Randolph College. Approximately 7 miles away.
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University of Lynchburg
1501 Lakeside Dr
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8 1/2 miles from our home. We love hosting LU families!8.5 miles from our home. The campus of Liberty University on Liberty Mountain includes the Vines Center, LaHaye Ice Skating Rink, Tower Theater, and Snowflex. Hiking trails also near the campus. Be sure to visit the Freedom Tower at sunset for amazing views of the city!
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Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
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8 1/2 miles from our home. We love hosting LU families!8.5 miles from our home. The campus of Liberty University on Liberty Mountain includes the Vines Center, LaHaye Ice Skating Rink, Tower Theater, and Snowflex. Hiking trails also near the campus. Be sure to visit the Freedom Tower at sunset for amazing views of the city!

Essentials

A delightful grocery store with many delicious items to choose from. Favorites are the array of bulk candies/snacks, bakery items, and grab-n-go meals.
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The Fresh Market
3901 Old Forest Rd
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A delightful grocery store with many delicious items to choose from. Favorites are the array of bulk candies/snacks, bakery items, and grab-n-go meals.
Just a few miles away in Boonsboro Shopping Center.
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Food Lion
4925 Boonsboro Rd
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Just a few miles away in Boonsboro Shopping Center.
Well-stocked grocery store, gas station, and pharmacy.
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Kroger
15069 Forest Rd
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Well-stocked grocery store, gas station, and pharmacy.

Shopping

The only indoor mall in town! Favorite stores are TJ Maxx, Belk, JC Penney, & Macy's. Indoor SeaQuest Aquarium. Also home to the best movie theater ~ Regal Cinema.
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River Ridge Mall
3405 Candlers Mountain Rd
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The only indoor mall in town! Favorite stores are TJ Maxx, Belk, JC Penney, & Macy's. Indoor SeaQuest Aquarium. Also home to the best movie theater ~ Regal Cinema.
This quaint, outdoor strip mall contains specialty shops and locally-owned restaurants/cafes.
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Boonsboro Shopping Center
4925 Boonsboro Rd
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This quaint, outdoor strip mall contains specialty shops and locally-owned restaurants/cafes.
A thriving Saturday morning farmer's market with a variety of local vendors.
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Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main St
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A thriving Saturday morning farmer's market with a variety of local vendors.
Outdoor strip mall - near Target, Barnes & Noble, Pier I, Michael's, Ross, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohls, Old Navy, and much more!
Wards Crossing
Wards Ferry Road
Outdoor strip mall - near Target, Barnes & Noble, Pier I, Michael's, Ross, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohls, Old Navy, and much more!
A wonderful, locally-owned bookstore, toy store, and cafe, just a few miles from our house on Lakeside Drive.
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Givens Books & Little Dickens
2236 Lakeside Dr
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A wonderful, locally-owned bookstore, toy store, and cafe, just a few miles from our house on Lakeside Drive.

Arts & Culture

This is our newest and largest movie theater and the most comfortable. Located inside River Ridge Mall.
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Regal Cinemas River Ridge Stadium 14
3411 Candlers Mountain Rd
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This is our newest and largest movie theater and the most comfortable. Located inside River Ridge Mall.
This is the place to go to see quality stage performances. The LU Drama Dept. offers an excellent line-up each season. Check the LU website for the current Tower Theater Calendar of Events.
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Tower Theater
1971 University Blvd
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This is the place to go to see quality stage performances. The LU Drama Dept. offers an excellent line-up each season. Check the LU website for the current Tower Theater Calendar of Events.
Recently restored historic theater that provides a variety of performances.
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Academy Center of the Arts
600 Main St
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Recently restored historic theater that provides a variety of performances.

Parks & Nature

Located in the heart of the Peaks of Otter recreational area, this lodge has a full-service restaurant (with a great breakfast buffet) and gift shop. Near Flat Top and Sharp Top hiking trails, as well as many others on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Peaks of Otter Lodge
85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Located in the heart of the Peaks of Otter recreational area, this lodge has a full-service restaurant (with a great breakfast buffet) and gift shop. Near Flat Top and Sharp Top hiking trails, as well as many others on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Miles and miles of paved trail, perfect for walking, running, or biking. Start at the Greek Orthodox Church on Langhorne Road and follow the trail through Downtown Lynchburg and across the James River. Scenic and fun.
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Blackwater Creek
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Miles and miles of paved trail, perfect for walking, running, or biking. Start at the Greek Orthodox Church on Langhorne Road and follow the trail through Downtown Lynchburg and across the James River. Scenic and fun.
Just a few miles from our home - tennis courts, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, basketball courts, and many walking/biking trails. Great frisbee golf course, too.
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Peaks View Park at playground
170 Ivy Creek Ln
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Just a few miles from our home - tennis courts, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, basketball courts, and many walking/biking trails. Great frisbee golf course, too.
Splash playground open in summer months. Great park to explore year-round.
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Riverside Park Sprayground
2238 Rivermont Ave
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Splash playground open in summer months. Great park to explore year-round.
Open year-round. Also, access the wonderful trails on Liberty Mountain from this starting point.
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Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
4000 Candlers Mountain Rd
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Open year-round. Also, access the wonderful trails on Liberty Mountain from this starting point.