Dave's Guidebook to Downtown Lynchburg
Drinks & Nightlife
Fifth and Federal Station
801 Fifth Stvery close, friendly staff and great food:)
The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StChampion Brewing Company
1021 Main StreetThree Roads Brewing - BURG
1300 Court Stgreenhaus
1124 Church StreetParks & Nature
Parks within a mile or two of our place .
Come down and check out the riverfront! Got kids? Bring a swim suit and let them play in the fountain! Live Music most Friday nights. Blues Traveler is coming in August!!
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Riverfront Park
1100 Jefferson StCome down and check out the riverfront! Got kids? Bring a swim suit and let them play in the fountain! Live Music most Friday nights. Blues Traveler is coming in August!!
very nice biking/walking/jogging paved trail. plus lots of side trails for hiking or mountain biking.
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Blackwater Creek Natural Area
very nice biking/walking/jogging paved trail. plus lots of side trails for hiking or mountain biking.
Beautiful bike trail along the James River. You can also hike around the island to get some great views of the city. In June you can catch the Batteau Festival launch and float down the river with 200 of your closest friends.
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Percival's Island Naturgebiet
1600 Concord TurnpikeBeautiful bike trail along the James River. You can also hike around the island to get some great views of the city. In June you can catch the Batteau Festival launch and float down the river with 200 of your closest friends.
Nearby skate park. FREE to the public. Skate at your own risk.
Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark
11 9th StNearby skate park. FREE to the public. Skate at your own risk.
Sightseeing
Garland Hill historic district is from 5th street to first street and includes madison st and harrison street. You will love walking around our neighborhood and looking at the beautiful architecture. http://www.lynchburgva.gov/garland-hill
Garland Hill Historic District
3rd StreetGarland Hill historic district is from 5th street to first street and includes madison st and harrison street. You will love walking around our neighborhood and looking at the beautiful architecture. http://www.lynchburgva.gov/garland-hill
Point of Honor
112 Cabell StMonument Terrace
313 9th StA workout if you want one:)
Diamond Hill
Arts & Culture
Great place to learn about Lynchburg! You'll enjoy learning about the town and then take a walk up and down court street and enjoy the views of downtown! The Court House is located at the top of Monument Terrace Steps so this is a great place to do your next stair workout! :)
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Lynchburg Museum
901 Court StGreat place to learn about Lynchburg! You'll enjoy learning about the town and then take a walk up and down court street and enjoy the views of downtown! The Court House is located at the top of Monument Terrace Steps so this is a great place to do your next stair workout! :)
Theatre, Art Gallery. They also have art classes. Check out the website https://academycenter.org/ but you will have to schedule the classes in advance.
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Academy Center of the Arts
600 Main StTheatre, Art Gallery. They also have art classes. Check out the website https://academycenter.org/ but you will have to schedule the classes in advance.
The Glass House
1019 Jefferson StCheck the show schedule. Free live music on Thursday nights!
Riverviews Artspace
52 Jefferson StGallery is always open for first Friday from 6-8pm.
Entertainment & Activities
FREE spray ground with water during the summer months for the kids along with 2 playgrounds. Basketball courts, tennis courts and walking trails for everyone. You'll find some amazing views of the train bridge over the James River on the back trails.
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Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont AveFREE spray ground with water during the summer months for the kids along with 2 playgrounds. Basketball courts, tennis courts and walking trails for everyone. You'll find some amazing views of the train bridge over the James River on the back trails.
Educational Kids Museum ! Lots to learn in this 4 story award winning museum on 9th street. Just a short distance from the house.
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Amazement Square
27 9th StEducational Kids Museum ! Lots to learn in this 4 story award winning museum on 9th street. Just a short distance from the house.
Rise Up Climbing
1225 Church StA lot of fun and a great workout.
The have rental bikes so even if you left yours at home you can still get out and explore the expansive trails.
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Bikes Unlimited
1312 Jefferson StThe have rental bikes so even if you left yours at home you can still get out and explore the expansive trails.
Food Scene
Grey's
512 Fifth StBeer Dinners!
The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StFifth and Federal Station
801 Fifth StBenny Scarpetta's
1019 Main StRA Bistro
1344 Main StDepot Grille
10 9th StWaterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StBootleggers
50 13th StShoemakers
1312 Commerce StFine dining!
Small Batch Barbecue
2302 Bedford AveAsk about the Family Dinner for 4 Option for takeout. Ribs, Bison Burgers, etc.
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Depot Grille
10 9th StAsk about the Family Dinner for 4 Option for takeout. Ribs, Bison Burgers, etc.
Al Ryan
817 Main StWhite Hart Cafe
1208 Main StShopping
Live Trendy Or Die
1101 Church Stgreat prices, great selection
Bittersweet Boutique
514 Fifth StBaby B's
821 Main StPap's Cigar Co.
817 Main StCigars and a lounge to smoke them!
Bowen Jewelry Company
829 Main StLargest selection of old mine cut diamonds in America? Maybe. :)
Lexie and Lee
1220 Main StLocal Downtown Store!
The Hip Tulip
1220 Main StFlowers 🌺 - will deliver