Lynchburg Travel Guide

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Nestled in the heart of Virginia, Lynchburg is a city that effortlessly blends history, natural beauty, and urban charm. With its rich heritage and thriving cultural scene, this city offers a unique and captivating experience for travelers.

History buffs will be delighted by the abundance of historical sites and landmarks that Lynchburg has to offer. The Old City Cemetery, dating back to the early 1800s, is a fascinating place to explore with its beautifully manicured gardens and historic gravestones. The Point of Honor, a stunning Federal-style mansion built in 1815, provides a glimpse into the lives of the elite during the antebellum era. And the Lynchburg Museum, housed in the Old Court House, showcases the city's vibrant past through its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, Lynchburg is surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes. The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a short drive away, offering hiking trails, scenic drives, and panoramic views. The James River, which runs through the city, provides opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and picnicking along its picturesque banks. And with numerous parks and green spaces scattered throughout the city, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful retreat.

Lynchburg is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene. The Academy Center of the Arts, housed in a historic theater, hosts a variety of performances, from theater productions to live music concerts. The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College displays an impressive collection of American art, ranging from colonial portraits to contemporary masterpieces. And the vibrant downtown area is filled with art galleries, boutique shops, and locally-owned restaurants, making it the perfect place to wander and immerse yourself in the local culture.

No visit to Lynchburg would be complete without indulging in its culinary delights. From Southern comfort food to international cuisine, the city offers a diverse range of dining options to satisfy every palate. Be sure to try the local specialties such as Virginia ham, pimento cheese, and Brunswick stew, all of which can be found in the city's charming eateries.

Alternative names: Founded: 1786 (238 years ago)Population: 79.8 thous.Area: 49.65 mi²Elevation: 682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°24'43"N, 79°8'48"W

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Lynchburg Top Attractions

Lynchburg Attractions - What to See and Explore

Lynchburg offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Maier Museum of Art, Bank of the James Stadium, Anne Spencer House, Lynchburg Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Museum • Art museum
Maier Museum of Art
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College features works by American artists from the 19th through 21st centuries. Randolph College has been collecting American art since 1907 and the Maier Museum of Art now houses its collection of several thousand American paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs from the 19th and 21st centuries.
Sport venue • Arenas and stadiums • Sport
Bank of the James Stadium
Bank of the James Stadium, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium.
Museum • History museum
Anne Spencer House
The Anne Spencer House, in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States was, from 1903 to 1975, the home of Anne Spencer, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance.

Museum • History museum • Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum
The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. The building is executed in stucco-over-brick on a granite ashlar basement and is an example of the Greek Revival.
Garden • Park • Cemetery
Old City Cemetery
The Old City Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is the oldest municipal cemetery still in use today in the state of Virginia, and one of the oldest such burial grounds in the United States.
Art museum • Universities and schools • Museum
Randolph College
Randolph College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, it was renamed on July 1, 2007, when it became coeducational.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 1100 Court Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. It is built of hard-pressed red brick on a rough granite foundation.
Jerry Falwell • Church
Thomas Road Baptist Church
Thomas Road Baptist Church is a Baptist megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia, located on the campus of Liberty University, which it founded and is closely affiliated with. In 2016, a church spokesperson stated they had an average weekly attendance of 9,000.
Concerts and shows • Art gallery • Theater
Academy of Music
The Academy of Music is a historic theatre building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The three story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. It was designed by Frye & Chesterman.
Museum • History museum • Historical place
Point of Honor
Point of Honor is an historic home, now a city museum, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its name originated due to the land on which it is built being used as a clandestine dueling ground.
Museum • History museum • Historical place
Sandusky House
Historic Sandusky is a historic home located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a formal two-story, brick "I" house built about 1808, with a later addition. It was built by Charles Johnston, and is one of the earliest homes in the Lynchburg area to display the architectural details and refinements characteristic of Federal design.
Church • Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square
Museum • Children's museum • Science museum
Universities and schools • Lynchburg College
Lynchburg College
The University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, is a private university associated with the Christian Church and located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It has approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Lynchburg spans 264 acres.
Universities and schools
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College is a private women's college in Sweet Briar, Virginia. It was established in 1901 by Indiana Fletcher Williams in memory of her deceased daughter, Daisy.
Neighbourhood • Victorian architecture • Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District
The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Memorial • Fort Hill
Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument
The Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument was started in the early 1900s, and consists of the remains of an American Civil War fort and monument located on a 1.29-acre site at Lynchburg, Virginia. Confederate forces under the command of Lt. Gen.
Church • College Hill
Court Street Baptist Church
The tallest object on the downtown skyline of Lynchburg, Virginia, Court Street Baptist Church stands as a testament to the black Baptist population of Lynchburg.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Diamond Hill Baptist Church
Diamond Hill Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It was built in 1886, and is a three-story, "L"-shaped, brick church building in the Late Gothic Revival style.

Things to See and Do in Lynchburg by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Lynchburg.

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LaHaye Ice Center
Lynchburg
Sport venueGame and entertainment centerSportMontview
Bank of the James Stadium
Lynchburg
Sport venueArenas and stadiumsSportMiller Park
Williams Stadium
Lynchburg
Sport venueFootballSportLiberty University
Vines Center
Lynchburg
Sport venueSportLiberty University
Liberty Baseball Stadium
Lynchburg
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Museum

Maier Museum of Art
Lynchburg
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Anne Spencer House
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumDiamond Hill
Lynchburg Museum
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumSpecialty museumCollege Hill
Randolph College
Lynchburg
Art museumUniversities and schoolsMuseumRmwc
Point of Honor
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumHistorical placeDaniels Hill

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History museum

Anne Spencer House
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumDiamond Hill
Lynchburg Museum
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumSpecialty museumCollege Hill
Point of Honor
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumHistorical placeDaniels Hill
Sandusky House
Lynchburg
MuseumHistory museumHistorical placeSandusky
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
LynchburgRestored home and land of former president
ArchitectureHistory museum

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Church

First Baptist Church
Lynchburg
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Thomas Road Baptist Church
Lynchburg
Jerry FalwellChurchMontview
St. Paul's Church
Lynchburg
ChurchRomanesque architectureCollege Hill
Court Street Baptist Church
Lynchburg
ChurchCollege Hill
Diamond Hill Baptist Church
Lynchburg
ChurchGothic Revival architectureDiamond Hill

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Universities and schools

Randolph College
Lynchburg
Art museumUniversities and schoolsMuseumRmwc
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg
Universities and schoolsLynchburg College
Sweet Briar College
Lynchburg
Universities and schools
Liberty University
Lynchburg
Jerry FalwellUniversities and schools
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
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Neighbourhood

Day trips

Lynchburg – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Lynchburg, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Berglund Center (Roanoke), Crabtree Falls (Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area), Taubman Museum of Art (Roanoke).

44 milesW
Sport venue, Civic center, Sport
Berglund Center, Roanoke
The Berglund Center, formerly known as the Roanoke Civic Center, is a beacon of entertainment and community events in Roanoke, Virginia. This versatile arena, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a plethora of events ranging from concerts...
31 milesN
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Crabtree Falls, Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
Crabtree Falls is one of the tallest sets of waterfalls in the United States east of the Mississippi River. It is located in the George Washington National Forest in Nelson County, Virginia, off of Virginia State Route 56.
45 milesW
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke
The Taubman Museum of Art, formerly the Art Museum of Western Virginia, is an art museum in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It was designed by architect Randall Stout.
22 milesW
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
National D-Day Memorial, Bedford
The National D-Day Memorial is a war memorial located in Bedford, Virginia. It serves as the national memorial for American D-Day veterans.
45 milesW
Nature, Mountain
Roanoke Star, Roanoke
The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star, constructed in 1949 at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia. It is visible for 60 miles from the air and it sits 1,045 feet above the city of Roanoke.

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Best Time To Visit Lynchburg

Learn when is the best time to travel to Lynchburg weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and June.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February, April, June, November and December. Most of it rains in May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Lynchburg?

The top attractions to visit in Lynchburg are:

What is the best time to visit Lynchburg?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.