Whitney's Guidebook
Walking Distance Dining
Recommended places to eat within walking distance of the Greenhouse
Ideal cozy lunch spot within walking distance of the Greenhouse! Magnolia has a great selection of sandwiches and salads including gluten free options (the chicken salad is so good). They also provide a craft beer and fine wine selection. Dine in or take it to go for a picnic!
41 locals recommend
Magnolia Foods
2476 Rivermont AveIdeal cozy lunch spot within walking distance of the Greenhouse! Magnolia has a great selection of sandwiches and salads including gluten free options (the chicken salad is so good). They also provide a craft beer and fine wine selection. Dine in or take it to go for a picnic!
Offering a wide selection of unique specialty pizzas, Rivermont Pizza is a must when you’re in the area! They also offer fresh salads, apps, hoagies, and desserts.
89 locals recommend
Rivermont Pizza
2496 Rivermont AveOffering a wide selection of unique specialty pizzas, Rivermont Pizza is a must when you’re in the area! They also offer fresh salads, apps, hoagies, and desserts.
Perfect option if you’re in the mood for seafood or pub grub. Gluten free options and homemade desserts.
34 locals recommend
The Dahlia Restaurant
2221 Bedford AvePerfect option if you’re in the mood for seafood or pub grub. Gluten free options and homemade desserts.
Golf Park serves up VA roasted coffee and a great atmosphere for studying or gathering with friends. I hear that their matcha is delicious!
33 locals recommend
Golf Park Coffee Co.
2306 Bedford AveGolf Park serves up VA roasted coffee and a great atmosphere for studying or gathering with friends. I hear that their matcha is delicious!
Best ice cream sandwiches in Lynchburg! Rookies makes their cookies from scratch and serves the yummiest Homestead Creamery ice cream. I highly recommend the sugar cookie/black raspberry ice cream combo.
6 locals recommend
Rookie's
174 Norfolk AveBest ice cream sandwiches in Lynchburg! Rookies makes their cookies from scratch and serves the yummiest Homestead Creamery ice cream. I highly recommend the sugar cookie/black raspberry ice cream combo.
The Flour District is a gorgeous bakery with a European flair. They serve amazing pastries, and have a well curated breakfast, lunch, and beverage menu. They also offer baking classes! Note, they have unique hours. Check them out!
The Flour District
The Flour District is a gorgeous bakery with a European flair. They serve amazing pastries, and have a well curated breakfast, lunch, and beverage menu. They also offer baking classes! Note, they have unique hours. Check them out!
Truss Restaurant - Lynchburg
Scratch Pasta Co.
Bentley’s on Bedford
Local Attractions
Farmers market and best places to explore the outdoors
Ideal wooded trail for biking, walking, running, and long-boarding! Blackwater also has river access points for fishing. You can stay on the paved trail or venture into the woods for more of a hike. Perfect place for bird-watching and finding native plants.
22 locals recommend
Blackwater Creek
Ideal wooded trail for biking, walking, running, and long-boarding! Blackwater also has river access points for fishing. You can stay on the paved trail or venture into the woods for more of a hike. Perfect place for bird-watching and finding native plants.
Percival’s Island offers a beautiful river view from its main bridge. It connects to Blackwater Creek trail making it a perfect spot for a long walk, run, or bike ride. The Virginia LOVE sign is also located here so it’s a perfect spot for pictures!
77 locals recommend
Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord TurnpikePercival’s Island offers a beautiful river view from its main bridge. It connects to Blackwater Creek trail making it a perfect spot for a long walk, run, or bike ride. The Virginia LOVE sign is also located here so it’s a perfect spot for pictures!
Come out on a Saturday morning and enjoy the local vendors, food trucks, live music, and seasonal produce of Lynchburg! The market is also open on weekdays for shopping and local food.
100 locals recommend
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StCome out on a Saturday morning and enjoy the local vendors, food trucks, live music, and seasonal produce of Lynchburg! The market is also open on weekdays for shopping and local food.