Guidebook for Lynchburg

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Guidebook for Lynchburg

Food Scene

Great burgers and drinks on the Downtown Bluff Walk!
101 locals recommend
Bootleggers
50 13th St
101 locals recommend
Great burgers and drinks on the Downtown Bluff Walk!
Ice cream rolls, smoothie bowls, hard scoop/soft serve, lots of options!
41 locals recommend
MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson St
41 locals recommend
Ice cream rolls, smoothie bowls, hard scoop/soft serve, lots of options!
Great Japanese hibachi style menu along with truly delicious sushi options!
10 locals recommend
Aji Ramen and Sushi
908 Main St
10 locals recommend
Great Japanese hibachi style menu along with truly delicious sushi options!
The best Thai food in town! Small restaurant with friendly service. Try the Pad Thai or any of the curries!
13 locals recommend
Thai '99
21 Wadsworth Street
13 locals recommend
The best Thai food in town! Small restaurant with friendly service. Try the Pad Thai or any of the curries!
Just go...you won’t regret it! Try one of the chef’s creations for that month/week. “Taco Tuesday” is a must.
52 locals recommend
Grey's
512 Fifth St
52 locals recommend
Just go...you won’t regret it! Try one of the chef’s creations for that month/week. “Taco Tuesday” is a must.
One word - tapas! If you like small plates or have never tried it, go!
16 locals recommend
Dish
1120 Main St
16 locals recommend
One word - tapas! If you like small plates or have never tried it, go!
Permanent food truck offering authentic Mexican street tacos.
9 locals recommend
Tacos Locos
2074 Fort Ave
9 locals recommend
Permanent food truck offering authentic Mexican street tacos.
We love the food, and the bar area is really unique and always busy on a Friday night. Trendy hangout with a patio and views.
99 locals recommend
El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce St
99 locals recommend
We love the food, and the bar area is really unique and always busy on a Friday night. Trendy hangout with a patio and views.
Best Breakfast/Brunch spot! The coffee is bottomless and, the skillet breakfasts are bomb!
71 locals recommend
My Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce St
71 locals recommend
Best Breakfast/Brunch spot! The coffee is bottomless and, the skillet breakfasts are bomb!
Unique coffee shop with delicious and varied drink offerings.
77 locals recommend
White Hart Cafe
1208 Main St
77 locals recommend
Unique coffee shop with delicious and varied drink offerings.
Upscale restaurant with unique/beautiful dining area - located in an old shoe factory.
67 locals recommend
Shoemakers
1312 Commerce St
67 locals recommend
Upscale restaurant with unique/beautiful dining area - located in an old shoe factory.
Expansive menu offering all-American food with a twist!
59 locals recommend
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone St
59 locals recommend
Expansive menu offering all-American food with a twist!
"Old-timey" joint with a lunch counter offering American eats, including all-day breakfast favorites.
86 locals recommend
Market At Main
904 Main St
86 locals recommend
"Old-timey" joint with a lunch counter offering American eats, including all-day breakfast favorites.
American eatery & bar with a classic tavern vibe set in a historic rail depot filled with antiques.
74 locals recommend
Depot Grille
10 9th St
74 locals recommend
American eatery & bar with a classic tavern vibe set in a historic rail depot filled with antiques.
Casual Mediterranean dining.
6 locals recommend
Al Ryan
817 Main St
6 locals recommend
Casual Mediterranean dining.
Delicious authentic Indian food - a local favorite spot, for sure.
14 locals recommend
Milan Indian Cuisine
2124 Wards Rd
14 locals recommend
Delicious authentic Indian food - a local favorite spot, for sure.
Relaxed pizzeria serving up wood-fired pies & craft beers on tap in casual digs.
89 locals recommend
Rivermont Pizza
2496 Rivermont Ave
89 locals recommend
Relaxed pizzeria serving up wood-fired pies & craft beers on tap in casual digs.
Deli/bakery & wine shop with outdoor seating - a stock of gourmet groceries.
41 locals recommend
Magnolia Foods
2476 Rivermont Ave
41 locals recommend
Deli/bakery & wine shop with outdoor seating - a stock of gourmet groceries.
Trendy coffee shop offering oat milk matcha lattes and more. A short walk from our home as well!
33 locals recommend
Golf Park Coffee Co.
2306 Bedford Ave
33 locals recommend
Trendy coffee shop offering oat milk matcha lattes and more. A short walk from our home as well!
Best Chinese restaurant - great weekend lunch buffet!
22 locals recommend
King's Island Restaurant
2804 Old Forest Rd
22 locals recommend
Best Chinese restaurant - great weekend lunch buffet!
The OG "T-Room" - if you're new to Lynchburg, this is a must-try, iconic eatery.
23 locals recommend
Texas Inn Downtown
422 Main St
23 locals recommend
The OG "T-Room" - if you're new to Lynchburg, this is a must-try, iconic eatery.
Bistro furnishing New American fare in traditional digs with a martini bar.
76 locals recommend
RA Bistro
1344 Main St
76 locals recommend
Bistro furnishing New American fare in traditional digs with a martini bar.
Casual bar & grill serving seafood, burgers, sandwiches & hot dogs in a brick-walled space.
85 locals recommend
The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson St
85 locals recommend
Casual bar & grill serving seafood, burgers, sandwiches & hot dogs in a brick-walled space.
Made-to-order cinnamon buns and beignets - whatever toppings you want...need I say more?
33 locals recommend
Cinn City Gourmet Buns & Beignets
1344 Main St
33 locals recommend
Made-to-order cinnamon buns and beignets - whatever toppings you want...need I say more?
Refined eatery offering locally sourced Northern Italian fare in handsome digs with patio seating.
58 locals recommend
Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro Rd
58 locals recommend
Refined eatery offering locally sourced Northern Italian fare in handsome digs with patio seating.
"Chipotle" style, make-your-own salads plus freshly made juice bar.
30 locals recommend
Crisp
1124 Church St
30 locals recommend
"Chipotle" style, make-your-own salads plus freshly made juice bar.
Inside the stunning Virginian Hotel - stop in for a "sit and sip."
6 locals recommend
Marigold Coffee Shop
712 Church St
6 locals recommend
Inside the stunning Virginian Hotel - stop in for a "sit and sip."
Burgers and beers - eclectic atmosphere serving up some great fries!
29 locals recommend
Cavalier Store
2920 Rivermont Ave
29 locals recommend
Burgers and beers - eclectic atmosphere serving up some great fries!
Offering a distinct selection of teas, appetizers, soups and entrees to satisfy every taste, including fresh seasonal dishes and mouth-watering desserts.
17 locals recommend
Ploughcroft Tea Room
1215 Commerce St
17 locals recommend
Offering a distinct selection of teas, appetizers, soups and entrees to satisfy every taste, including fresh seasonal dishes and mouth-watering desserts.
Fire-roasted pies, pastas, sandwiches & other casual fare with a full bar in an airy loft setting.
113 locals recommend
Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson St
113 locals recommend
Fire-roasted pies, pastas, sandwiches & other casual fare with a full bar in an airy loft setting.
Unique baked goods - cinnamon rolls the size of your face!
14 locals recommend
Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats
1008B Commerce St
14 locals recommend
Unique baked goods - cinnamon rolls the size of your face!
Delicious, homemade bakery options for that sweet tooth or craving!
21 locals recommend
Montana Plains Bakery
4925 Boonsboro Rd
21 locals recommend
Delicious, homemade bakery options for that sweet tooth or craving!
Hole-in-the-wall coffee shop with specialty baked sweets.
Cafe Bliss
828 Main St
Hole-in-the-wall coffee shop with specialty baked sweets.
Artisanal coffee and speciality drinks in a clean, modern environment.
19 locals recommend
Third Wave Coffee
16955 Forest Rd
19 locals recommend
Artisanal coffee and speciality drinks in a clean, modern environment.
Home-&-garden shop features specialty groceries & light bites from a counter-serve cafe.
23 locals recommend
Farm Basket
2008 Langhorne Rd
23 locals recommend
Home-&-garden shop features specialty groceries & light bites from a counter-serve cafe.
Friendly specialty coffee shop serving locally roasted espresso and specialty coffee, with a great selection of signature drinks. A wide selection of specialty teas are also available.
10 locals recommend
5th St. Grind
710 Fifth St
10 locals recommend
Friendly specialty coffee shop serving locally roasted espresso and specialty coffee, with a great selection of signature drinks. A wide selection of specialty teas are also available.
Located in the gorgeous, newly renovated Virginian Hotel, this downtown gem is our absolute favorite for an upscale evening of delicious food!
30 locals recommend
William & Henry Steakhouse
712 Church St
30 locals recommend
Located in the gorgeous, newly renovated Virginian Hotel, this downtown gem is our absolute favorite for an upscale evening of delicious food!
Great BBQ, beers, and unbeatable views. A scenic drive from Lynchburg that does not disappoint!
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run
326 locals recommend
Great BBQ, beers, and unbeatable views. A scenic drive from Lynchburg that does not disappoint!
24 locals recommend
Starr Hill Brewery on Main
1300 Main St
24 locals recommend
The Flour District
Scratch Pasta Co.
Hill City Donuts
Truss Restaurant - Lynchburg
Rookie's
26 locals recommend
Mister Goodies
21556 Timberlake Rd
26 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson St
41 locals recommend
Market At Main Boonsboro
4925 Boonsboro Rd
21 locals recommend
Montana Plains Bakery
4925 Boonsboro Rd
21 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Pok-E-Joe's
4925 Boonsboro Rd
13 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

123 locals recommend
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
123 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Riverside Park Sprayground
2238 Rivermont Ave
6 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
1100 Jefferson St
21 locals recommend
Great spot for those looking to experience a unique hiking experience. A traditional trail leads to an “easy” rock climbing area to explore.
38 locals recommend
Devils Marbleyard
38 locals recommend
Great spot for those looking to experience a unique hiking experience. A traditional trail leads to an “easy” rock climbing area to explore.

Arts & Culture

23 locals recommend
Riverviews Artspace
52 Jefferson St
23 locals recommend
Maker-space and community workshop with the mission to build an open and collaborative community that fosters innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of science based knowledge.
Vector Space
2004 Fifth St
Maker-space and community workshop with the mission to build an open and collaborative community that fosters innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of science based knowledge.

Shopping

14 locals recommend
Live Trendy Or Die
1101 Church St
14 locals recommend
Unique antique store.
6 locals recommend
Buzzards Roost
718 Commerce St
6 locals recommend
Unique antique store.
Sweet shop of gifts and unique finds galore!
Gilded
1103 Church St
Sweet shop of gifts and unique finds galore!
Lovely shop for hand made and local artisan finds.
Lexie and Lee
1220 Main St
Lovely shop for hand made and local artisan finds.
Flower shop connected to Lexie and Lee on Main Street.
The Hip Tulip
1220 Main St
Flower shop connected to Lexie and Lee on Main Street.

Sightseeing

11 locals recommend
Lower Bluff Walk
2 12th St
11 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Skyline drive
46 locals recommend
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge Parkway
177 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

26 locals recommend
Reserve Tasting Room & Lounge
1101 Jefferson St
26 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Starr Hill Brewery on Main
1300 Main St
24 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Three Roads Brewing - BURG
1300 Court St
25 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Educational Kid's Museum
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th St
111 locals recommend
Educational Kid's Museum
"Dollar Theater" in town - clean and great for your wallet!
29 locals recommend
Venue Cinemas
901 Lakeside Dr
29 locals recommend
"Dollar Theater" in town - clean and great for your wallet!
30 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas River Ridge Stadium 14
3411 Candlers Mountain Rd
30 locals recommend
Roller rink with arcade games and more!
15 locals recommend
FunQuest family entertainment center
327 Graves Mill Rd
15 locals recommend
Roller rink with arcade games and more!
Putt Putt Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Games, Batting Cages, etc.
22 locals recommend
Putt-Putt Fun Center (Lynchburg)
8105 Timberlake Rd
22 locals recommend
Putt Putt Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Games, Batting Cages, etc.
Awesome in-door rock climbing.
26 locals recommend
Rise Up Climbing
1225 Church St
26 locals recommend
Awesome in-door rock climbing.
Hot Yoga Lynchburg
4925 Boonsboro Rd
Bike rental shop close to many trail-heads.
17 locals recommend
Bikes Unlimited
1312 Jefferson St
17 locals recommend
Bike rental shop close to many trail-heads.
Quaint open-air market offering farm-grown produce, baked goods, crepes, locally made goods, and more!
100 locals recommend
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main St
100 locals recommend
Quaint open-air market offering farm-grown produce, baked goods, crepes, locally made goods, and more!
Indoor petting zoo/aquarium fun!
34 locals recommend
SeaQuest Lynchburg
3405 Candlers Mountain Rd
34 locals recommend
Indoor petting zoo/aquarium fun!