Lynchburg

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the edge of theJames River is a city that has something for everyone! Whether you’re a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, history buff, sports fanatic, or looking for some family-friendly entertainment, you’ll find it all here!

All of this combined with the low cost of living make Lynchburg the perfect place to put down some roots.

 
 

Lynchburg Historical Facts

Lynchburg was named after its founder, John Lynch, who started a ferry service across the James River in the 1750s.

Lynchburg is known as “The Hill City” because its surrounded by 7 hills: College Hill, Garland Hill, Daniel’s Hill, Federal Hill, Diamond Hill, White Rock Hill, and Franklin Hill.

In 1865 Lynchburg served as the state’s capital from April 6th-10th.

In the 1890s Dr. Charles Browne Fleet, a pharmacist and inventor, created chapstick.

Historical Sites

  1. Old City Cemetery

  2. The Anne Spener House & Garden Museum

  3. Civil War Trails (11 Sites in Lynchburg)

  4. Jubal Early Monument

  5. Historic Sandusky

  6. Monument Terrace

  7. Point of Honor

  8. Battle of Lynchburg Driving Tour

  9. Lynchburg Museum

    1. Waterstone Pizza

    2. Market at Main

    3. Depot Grille

    4. Iron and Ale

    5. Mission House Coffee

    6. Rolled Cold Creamery (Rolled ice cream)

    1. Lexie and Lee

    2. Gilded

    3. River Ridge Mall

    4. The Farm Basket

    5. Community Market

    1. Academy Center of the Arts

    2. Art Alley

    3. AR Workshop

    4. Renaissance Theatre

  • Elementary:

    1. Sandusky Elementary

    2. Bedford Hills Elementary

    3. Linkhorne Elementary

    4. Brookneal Elementary

    5. Heritage Elementary

    6. Sheffield Elementary

    7. Paul Monro Elementary

    8. Perrymont Elementary

    9. R.S. Payne Elementary

    10. W.M. Bass Elementary

    11. T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

    12. Dearington Elementary School for Innovation

    Middle Schools:

    1. Linkhorne Middle

    2. Sandusky Middle

    3. Dunbar Middle School for Innovation

    Highschools:

    1. Heritage High

    2. E.C. Glass High

    Private Schools:

    1. Liberty Christian Academy

    2. James River Day School

    3. Virginia Episcopal School

    4. New Vistas School

    5. New Covenant School

    1. Amazement Square

    2. Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

    3. SeaQuest

    4. One Way Out Escape Room

    5. Rise Up Climbing

    6. FunQuest Family Entertainment Center

    7. Putt-Putt Fun Center

    8. Riverfront Park Splashground

    1. Percival’s Island Natural Area

    2. Peaks View Park

    3. Hollins Mill Park

    4. Riverside Park

    5. Miller Park

 
 

Forest

Forest is a suburb of metropolitan Lynchburg, located just 12 miles away, you get the convenience of city living with the peacefulness and natural beauty of country living; It truly is the best of both worlds!

Forest’s most notable piece of history is Poplar Forest, which served as Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat.

    1. Benjamin’s Great Cows and Crabs

    2. The Backyard (Foodtrucks)

    3. Outside the Cone (Homemade ice cream)

    4. The Muse Coffee Company

    5. Sawa Japanese Steakhouse

    6. Kissed Cupcakes

    7. Montana Plains Bakery

    8. Apocalypse Ale

    1. Twice and for All

    2. Peddler Antiques Mall

    3. Winey Chicks Boutique

    4. Ashwood Manor Designs

    5. Forest Farmer’s Market

    1. Board & Brush Creative Studio

    2. All Fired Up

    3. Imagination Station

    1. New London Tech Trails

    2. Poplar Forest Golf Course

    3. Colonial Hills Golf Club

    4. Ivy Hill Golf Club

    5. London Downs Golf Club

    1. Poplar Forest

  • Elementary:

    1. Forest Elementary

    2. Thomas Jefferson Elementary

    Middle School:

    1. Forest Middle

    High School:

    1. Thomas Jefferson High

    Private Schools:

    1. Timberlake Christian School

    2. New London Academy

 

Campbell County

Campbell County is south of Lynchburg and includes Altavista, Brookneal, Concord, Evington, Gladys, Lynch Station, Naruna, Rustburg, and Timberlake.

Rich in history, while also developing with the times make Campbell County a unique and ideal place to live.

 

    1. Long Mountain Grill

    2. Two Sisters Tap Room and Deli

    1. Circle A Antique Mall

    2. MAD Biddy’s (Antiques)

    3. County Line and Mini Mall

    4. County Line Flea Market

    1. Hat Creek Camp

    2. Altavista Moose Lodge

    1. Leesville Lake

    2. Long Island Park

    3. English Park

    4. Hat Creek Golf Course

    1. Avoca Museum

  • Elementary:

    1. Altavista Elementary

    2. Leesville Road Elementary

    3. Tomahawk Elementary

    4. Concord Elementary

    5. Rustburg Elementary

    6. Brookneal Elementary

    7. Yellow Branch Elementary

    Middle Schools:

    1. Brookville Middle

    2. Rustburg Middle

    High Schools:

    1. Brookville High

    2. Rustburg High

 
 

Bedford County

Surrounded by mountains, Bedford County is full of charm and natural beauty.

West of Lynchburg, Bedford County includes Big Island, Coleman Falls, Forest, Goode, Goodview, Huddleston, Lowry, Moneta, Montvale, Thaxton and parts of Boonsboro.

    1. Liberty Station

    2. Town Kitchen and Provisions

    3. The Blue Lady

    4. Peaks Restaurant

    5. Bridge Street Cafe

    6. Market at Main Boonsboro

    1. Geri’s Sister to Sister Boutique

    2. Bell Treasures

    3. Dirt Road Treasures

    4. Needful Things Antique Mall

    5. Paisley Gifts & Stationary

    6. LOFT

    1. Claytor Nature Center

    2. Fun-N-Games

    1. Peaks of Otter

    2. Claytor Nature Center

    3. Smith Mountain Lake

    4. Liberty Lake Park

    5. Falling Creek Park

    1. National D-Day Memorial

    2. Big Otter Mill

    3. Cloverlea Farmhouse

    4. Avenel House

    5. Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library

    6. Bedford Boys Tribute Center

  • Elementary:

    1. Bedford Elementary

    2. Big Island Elementary

    3. Boonsboro Elementary

    4. Forest Elementary

    5. Thomas Jefferson Elementary

    6. Goodview Elementary

    7. Huddleston Elementary

    8. Moneta Elementary

    9. Montvale Elementary

    10. Otter River Elementary

    11. Stewartsville Elementary

    Middle Schools:

    1. Forest Middle

    2. Staunton River Middle

    High Schools:

    1. Jefferson Forest High

    2. Liberty High

    3. Staunton River High

    Private Schools:

    1. New London Academy

 

Amherst County

Small town charm with plenty of arts and culture, history, and outdoor recreation, it’s no wonder Amherst County is referred to as “A perfect slice of Virginia.”

North of Lynchburg, Amherst County includes Amherst, Clifford, Madison Heights, Monroe and Sweet Briar.

 

    1. What A Blessing Bakery

    2. The Briar Patch Restaurant

    3. Dogwood Cafe

    4. Vitos Pizza Bar & Grill

    5. Edith’s Route 60 Diner

    6. Dudley’s Family Style Restaurant

    7. Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering

    1. The Vintage Loft

    2. The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst

    3. Lou’s Antique Mall

    4. Ware-House Antiques

    1. Second Stage Arts & Community Center

    2. Morris Orchard

    3. Rockhill Orchard

    1. Stonehouse Lake Park

    2. Thrashers Lake Park

    3. Mill Creek Lake

    4. James River Foot Bridge

    5. Mount Pleasant Scenic Area

    6. Sweet Briar College Trails

    1. Amherst County Museum & Historical Society

    2. Brightwell’s Mill

    3. Sweet Briar RR Station

    4. Monacan Ancestral Museum

    5. Pedlar River Bridge

    6. Restored Railroad Depot

  • Elementary:

    1. Amherst Elementary

    2. Amelon Elementary

    3. Central Elementary

    4. Elon Elementary

    5. Madison Heights Elementary

    6. Temperance Elementary

    Middle School:

    1. Monelison Middle

    2. Amherst Middle

    Highschool:

    1. Amherst County High