recreation & fun

Lynchburg is a place where families flourish when it comes to recreation. From our expansive offerings outdoors to our innovative spots around the City, you will never have a dull day in the Hill City. Take your children downtown and visit Amazement Square or partake in Lynchburg’s community and visit the Lynchburg Community Market. Runners, bikers and swimmers alike are never at a loss for paths and waterways in which to hone their skills, while parents can find a park or playground at nearly every turn.

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Gross Orchard Apple Valley

Gross Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard which has been in business since before the turn of the century. Specialties include mountain-grown peaches and apples. The orchard is located at the foot of the beautiful Peaks of Otter.

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Johnson's Orchards

Johnson's Orchards is a family owned and operated farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 200 + acres have over 200 varieties of apples planted. Our facilities include: A log cabin with modern restroom facilities. A pavilion for picnicking with a 15 ft Johnny Appleseed watching. There are many trails in the orchard for walking with a breath taking view from any point. The sales area is our old...

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Morris Orchard

Apples'n Cider donuts on weekends in October. Tame farm animals to watch. Hay creations in fall with Halloween decorations. Apple butter making first and last Saturday in October. Pick-your-own or picked-to-order blueberries (high bush)-mid-June thru mid July, pick-your-own thornless blackberries - July 1 - August; fresh picked peaches-Candor (late June), Red Haven (mid July), Belair, Red...

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Rock Hill Orchard

Look for us in October at the Amherst County Apple Harvest Festival and the Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival. Hours: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday, Saturday 1:00PM - 5:00PM, Sunday, September - November Fresh-picked-apples; Red & Golden Delicious, Winesap, Fuji, Stayman, Some pick-your-own on weekends - call ahead. Old fashioned candy apples, apple butter, jams and...

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Wipledale Farm Greenhouse, Inc.

Wipledale Farm Greenhouse is a locally owned retail nursery and greenhouse specializing in annual and vegetable plants as well as Custom hanging baskets. We are located at the base of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!

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