Amazement Square, Lynchburg

Name: Amazement Square
Address: 27 9th St, Lynchburg, 24504-1422, United States
Telephone: +1 434-845-1888

#15 among attractions in Lynchburg

Museum, Children's museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Amazement Square (address: 27 9th St) is a place located in Lynchburg (Virginia state) and belongs to the category of museum, children's museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 528 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°24'58"N latitude and 79°8'25"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Amazement Square is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kemper Street Station (bus, 28 min walk), Lynchburg (train, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: J. W. Wood Building (greek revival architecture, 1 min walk), Lower Basin Historic District (neighbourhood, 5 min walk), John Lynch Memorial Bridge (bridge, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°24'58"N, 79°8'25"W

Address

27 9th StCentral Business DistrictLynchburg 24504-1422 United States

Contact

+1 434-845-1888

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Day trips

Amazement Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lynchburg Museum, First Baptist Church, Academy of Music, Point of Honor.

~1470 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg
8 min walk • 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.
~1560 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
8 min walk • 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.
~1240 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
6 min walk • 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.
~1750 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Point of Honor, Lynchburg
9 min walk • 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.
~1970 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
10 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
14 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
~1820 ftW
Church
Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg
9 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
16 min walk • 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.
~1220 ftW
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
6 min walk • The Allied Arts Building is a historic high-rise building located at 725 Church Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is currently being remodeled for apartments.
~1280 ftSW
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
7 min walk • The Saint Paul's Vestry House is a historic building in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It was built about 1855 and is a single-story Classical Revival-style building with a simple low pitched gable roof and a rectangular plan.
~950 ftN
Bridge
John Lynch Memorial Bridge, Lynchburg
5 min walk • The John Lynch Memorial Bridge crosses the James River as a link between Madison Heights, Virginia and downtown Lynchburg, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Amazement Square open?

Amazement Square is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Amazement Square?

Nearby attractions include J. W. Wood Building, Lynchburg (1 min walk), Lower Basin Historic District, Lynchburg (5 min walk), John Lynch Memorial Bridge, Lynchburg (5 min walk), Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District, Lynchburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Amazement Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amazement Square:

Bus

Kemper Street Station (28 min walk)

Train

Lynchburg (29 min walk)