Discover Lynchburg in every direction. Information about tourism in the city of Lynchburg and the surrounding area

Located twenty miles north of Lynchburg, The Amherst County Museum & Historical Society aims to preserve the history of Amherst County, Virginia through the exhibition of our collections and the operation of a genealogy research library. Housed in a 1907 Georgian home, the Amherst County Museum maintains two rooms of changing exhibits on the history of Amherst County. Amherst County...

Just a short thirty minute drive to the east, The Appomattox County Historical Museum is located in the Court House Square. The Appomattox County Historical Museum was previously a jail started in 1895 and completed in 1897. It was the third jail to have been built in Appomattox County and was in continuous use until May 1981. The museum houses a turn-of-the-century one-room school, a...

Just twenty miles east of Lynchburg, The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park commemorates the heroic acts which took place in April of 1865 in this, the original village, to bring about the end of the Civil War. The walking tour allows you to see all buildings which are original to the site, and have been restored to their original condition. The highlight of the Park is the McLean...

Thirty-five minutes east of Lynchburg, visit the renovated "Electric Company" circa 1880, that has been converted to a large gallery featuring local art and crafts. Also see working artists create in the "Artspace", visit the pet boutique "Pawcasso" and have lunch with an artistic flair at the "Artisan Cafe".

Just forty minutes west of Lynchburg, stately mansion built circa 1838 as manor house for 40-acre plantation. Destinguished guests included General Robert E. Lee and Edgar Allen Poe. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register. Restoration underway. Tours by appointment.Available for private parties/receptions.

Just a short forty minute drive south of Lynchburg, Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Colonel Charles Lynch, Revolutionary War hero.On the of...

Just a short thirty miles drive west, the Church building erected in 1838 as first Meeting House for Methodists in the town of Liberty. From 1886 it served a black congregation as St. Phillips Episcopal Church and was purchased by the Bedford Historical Society in 1970 and renovated. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. Tours by appointment....

Located thirty miles west of Lynchburg, The Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library building was built in 1895 as a Masonic Temple. This is the only example of Romanesque Revival architecture in Bedford and is impressive with its multi-colored brick, stone archways, terra cotta ornamentation and bay windows. The museum showcases Bedford's history from early native American life through the War...

Thirty miles west of Lynchburg, the Bedford Wine Trail welcomes you. A great Virginia weekend getaway that is only four hours from Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, three hours from Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina and only two hours from Greensboro, North Carolina. Enjoy the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake or visit the National D-Day Memorial and...

Located approximately sixty miles southwest of Lynchburg near Smith Mountain Lake, this site is maintained by the National Park Service. Washington, the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, was an orator, author and presidential advisor.

Approximately twenty-five miles east of Lynchburg, Clover Hill Village is a six acre village where the history and heritage of Appomattox County comes to life. Enjoy a glimpse into daily life in the past (1840-1920) as you browse through the many historic buildings, including a log cabin, chapel, one room schoolhouse, working blacksmith shop, general store, and post office. Self-guided tours...

Located less than twenty minutes from Lynchburg just off Virginia's Route 460, DeVault Family Vineyards is situated on 32 beautiful rolling acres. The surrounding Lynchburg region offers a variety of renowned attractions to satisfy your itinerary for days. DeVault boasts plenty to keep your family busy as well, ranging from tennis, volleyball, basketball and a stocked pond, to an indoor pool...

Located thirty miles west of Lynchburg, The "Electric Company" circa 1880 was the start of electric service for the City of Bedford. The building has been renovated with an exhibit of historic artifacts. The building is now used for the arts. There is a large gallery with works from local artists, with many unusual crafts.Many of the artists have art spaces where the public is welcome to observe....

Located forty-three miles southwest of Lynchburg, Roanoke natives Roger & Judy Furrow started in the early 80’s with an experimental vineyard on Smith Mountain Lake. By 1992, they purchased a nearby farm and started the vineyard that in 2001 became Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery.Hickory Hill wines are made in a light and fruity style and began earning medals with the very first...

Just thirty minutes west of Lynchburg, Bedford is one of the most charming and unique small towns in Virginia. Come to Historic Centertown to experience a variety of shopping, including works by local artisans, jewelry, antiques, gifts, books, furniture, hardware, and more!

Approximately twenty miles west of Lynchburg, the family-owned and operated vineyard and winery is located in Goode, in the heart of Bedford County. Drop by and visit our tasting room and veranda which offers a spectacular view of the Blue Ridge Mountain. Wines include many Italian varieties. Enjoy the 400 acre farm with its Black Angus, horses, goats, chickens & pot-bellied pigs. Call for...

Twenty miles east of Lynchburg, here on April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, bringing an end to the Civil War. The war cost more American lives than World War I and II and the Korean War combined. The McLean House and the surrounding village, beautifully restored to their 1865 condition, are now the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The...

Located thirty minutes north of Lynchburg, The Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia is a small tribe composed of about 1,000 people, located in the Amherst County area and recognized as a tribe by the State of Virginia. Our culture in this region dates back 10,000 years, and the original territory of our tribe comprised roughly half of the state of Virginia, including most of the Piedmont region.We...

Twenty minutes west of Lynchburg is Bedford, Virginia,  from Lynchburg, the town reported to have suffered the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nation. Here the National D-Day Memorial pays tribute to the Allied Forces participating in the largest land, sea, and air operation in history: the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944. This 9-acre complex features a lush English...

An easy and beautiful forty-five minute drive, Natural Bridge, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, a historic Virginia Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, is located one hour northwest of Lynchburg.  Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this marvel of nature soars 215ft. high. Nearby you will find the Natural Bridge Wax Museum, Toy Museum, Professor Cline’s...

A forty-five minute drive south of Lynchburg, nearby Red Hill is the last home of American patriot Patrick Henry. Best known for his five terms as governor of Virginia and his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech, Henry and some of his 17 children are buried on site at Red Hill.

Bedford County's first winery and Virginia's first all fruit winery is nestled at the foot of the Peaks of Otter where we, the Johnson family, continue the farming tradition that our ancestors began here in the 1700s. In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our fruit farm, we make 30 varieties of wine, primarily from the fruits that we grow. During the season, you may sample fruits, from...

Located thirty minutes north of Lynchburg, this 70 acre estate and family home are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Virginia Landmark. Tours and tastings are free. Visit during the second week in October when Rebec hosts the popular Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival.

Thirty-five miles south of Lynchburg, the first farm winery in Campbell County, specializing in growing Traminette, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Tempranillo varieties of grapes for the production of fine boutique wines.

Located just a short thirty minute drive southwest of Lynchburg, a small family owned farm winery close enough to be convenient, yet remote enough to feel like you've visited the countryside.

Just a short twenty minute drive to the west of Lynchburg, Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's secluded retreat, now a National Historic Landmark. A mature and innovative architectural masterpiece, Jefferson designed the octagonal house at Poplar Forest during his second term as President of the United States. Jefferson sojourned to Poplar Forest between the ages of 66-80 to rekindle his...

A short thirty minute drive east of Lynchburg in the town of Appomattox, one will find a delightful walking tour facilitated by a informative, full color brochure. This exciting tour covers some of the majestic, "turn of the century" homes in Appomattox. You will also be guided past historically significant buildings, architecturally unique structures, national and local Historic Markers and...

Located one hour north of Lynchburg, The Walton's Museum, in Nelson County is a special blend of history, nostalgia and entertainment. The same building young Earl Hamner, Jr. attended school, now houses replicas of sets from the The Waltons, the memorable television series he created. Step back in time and memory to John-Boy's bedroom, the Waltons' kitchen and living room and Ike Godsey's store,...

Located forty-five miles southwest of Lynchburg, a family owned vineyard and farm winery in beautiful Bedford County. Visit the tasting room or veranda and enjoy the spectacular views, breathtaking sunsets and lots of good ole southern hospitality.