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

Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum, is dedicated to motivating children and adults of all backgrounds toward greater creativity and understanding of themselves and the world through hands-on learning. The Museum's exhibits and educational programs encourage all participants to explore the arts and humanities, culture, science, technology and their interdisciplinary relationships....

Looking for a quiet evening out? Come choose a good book, a cup of gourmet coffee from our extensive menu, and relax with your friends.

With its 10 theaters, Movies 10 is an affordable staple in Lynchburg, featuring recently released titles. Concessions available, and conveniently located in Candlers Station near shops, eateries and Liberty University.

The art gallery was established in 1974 and dedicated in 1990 as the Daura Gallery in memory of Pierre and Louise Blair Daura. Since then, the Gallery has expanded its facilities and collection through the generosity of their daughter, Martha Randolph Daura. The collection of works by the Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura, and many other American and Virginia artists, now includes more than...

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...

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.

 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...

Inklings Bookshop sells new, used books, specializing in the "Inklings:" C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams and associated authors. Also stocking religion, philosophy, Wendell Berry, and literary classics. Now located inside the White Hart Cafe.

Combine elements of a classic bistro with a casual version of the old supper clubs that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, you have Jimmy's on the James. So, this means an atmosphere that encourages socializing and in-house entertainment most nights. The menu includes items such as Lynwood's Baby Cakes, a blend of scallops, shrimp and crabmeat fried together like crabcake; and Lynchburg...

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...

A fun atmosphere for students and the community alike. This indoor ice center offers skating lessons, hockey leagues and public skating for all ages.

Driving north twenty miles from Lynchburg, Lazy Days Winery, a new vineyard and winery, is situated in the beautiful Virginia countryside of Amherst County. Tour the vineyard and winery, sample delicious Virginia wines, picnic with family and friends, hold special events like weddings, receptions, family reunions, or attend a festival.

This 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 Peaks of Otter and out-of-this-world sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountain.  Wines include many Italian varieties.  Enjoy the 400 acre farm with its Black Angus, horses, goats, chickens &...

The Lynchburg Community Market is one of the oldest farmer's Markets in the Country, in operation since 1783. Open year round the market is home to the Heritage Crafters Gallery, a showcase of fine Virginia Handcrafts.  You will find this the perfect stop to find that unique souvenir that truly represents Virginia and her artisans.  Breakfast and lunch are available from a variety of on...

The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College houses an outstanding collection of American art, chiefly paintings, works on paper and photographs dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Maier is virtually unique among colleges and universities for its continual building of a collection focused on American art. The Museum's strengths lie in American Impressionism and in early 20th-century...

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...

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 1700's.  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...

Large enough for national artists, yet small enough to create an intimate setting, our variety of entertainment, expansive dance floor, state-of-the-art sound system, and large stage provide something for just about everyone. Phase2 features a variety of entertainment including live rock, country and Top 40 bands, Top 40 DJs, national artists, billiards and other games, and special events. Our...

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.

An indoor playground of climbing walls and simulated boulders. The gym provides 6,000 square feet of climbing, with 40 routes that change on a regular basis. Color coded hand and foot holds are strategically placed on the walls, labeled with numbers that indicate the routes difficulty.

River Ridge Stadium 14 is a state-of-the art entertainment destination for moviegoers.  Located at River Ridge Mall, the facility features 14 screens equipped with RealD 3D, providing realistic movie experiences for the moviegoer.  More that 2,400 seats offer stadium style seating, high-back rocking chairs with cupholder armrests which move out of the way to form seats for two....

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...

Thrity-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.

Convenient to both Bedford and Lynchburg in the beautiful Bedford County countryside, you'll enjoy our rustic charm combined with continual progress in motion!  Wine tasting includes our Bordeaux style, Echo Forest Red and Cabernet Franc, plus white, red and blush.  Winemaking trivia is always included in each wine tasting!  Open Saturdays only from 12:00 noon to 5pm or by...

Come in and enjoy our warm friendly atmosphere and have one of the best burgers in Lynchburg along with appetizers, chicken and deli sandwiches, wraps, soups and much more. All entrees served with our "famous“ fresh cut fries. Check out our website for complete menu selection. Weekly specials offered. Two large flat screen TVs available on site. Live music on some Friday or Saturday...

Volunteer, non- profit organization dedicated to bringing lively arts to Lynchburg with renowned artists who perform in concert and in workshops. The Ellington is supported in part by the Va Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts and membership throughout the Central Virginia area.

The Muse Eight-Thirty Club is Lynchburg’s new premier live music venue.

The White Hart Cafe offers affordable gourmet quality meals in an English Pub atmosphere, featuring fairly-traded, fresh-roasted coffee, teas, and fresh-baked desserts using orgainic ingredients. Beer and wine on and off premises. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Browse the shelves of new and used books while enjoying a specialty coffee drink or one of our fine teas.

Visulite Cinema offers independent and mainstream films, live music and comedy. Enjoy standard theater fare, like popcorn and candy, as well as coffee, pastries and a selection of cupcakes.

Family owned and operated vineyard and farm winery located in the Goodview area of Bedford County.  Beautiful tasting rooms and veranda with spectacular views and breathtaking sunsets.  Featured wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Moon Glow, Scarlet Sunrise and Chardonnay.  Open Thursday through Monday from Noon until 6 pm.

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!