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Our historical districts and locations offer an educational experience for the lover of history. By foot or car, Court House Hill, Daniel’s Hill, Diamond Hill, Federal Hill, Garland Hill and Rivermont can all be toured. One only has to visit the National D-Day Memorial, Point of Honor, Poplar Forest or Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a lesson in the past.

Local art can be found on display Downtown at Riverviews Art Space. If you are looking for art less local and more dated, visit the Maier Museum of Art on Randolph College's campus.

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Forest Winds, Inc.

Forest Winds, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Team offers balloon flights year round in the Lynchburg and surrounding areas. Enjoy an unforgettable view of the Blue Ridge Mountains...no two flights are ever the same. Come fly with us and enjoy a view only few have seen. For more information, go to our website.

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High Peak Hang Gliding

"Come fly with us”. Take a tandem flight and see the beautiful Virginia Blue Ridge, like the hawks and falcons do. Let us make your "DREAM" of flying come true. No previous experience is necessary. High Peak Hang Gliding and Paragliding also offers lessons for beginners, with continued and advanced USHGA certification available. You will never forget your first mountain launch. Our training...

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Precision Windsports, Inc.

Precision Windsports, Inc. is Virginia's Light Sport aircraft discovery center. Want to see what it feels like to FLY a motorcycle. We can show you. Our FAA certificated aircraft are officially called Weight-Shift Light Sport Aircraft. We call them Trikes. A Trike is one of the best ways to see Lynchburg and the surrounding mountains, lakes, rivers, and streams. There is no better way to take it...

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Smith Mountain Lake

Shimmering waters meet tall blue mountains in recreational paradise stretching over 200,000 acres with a 500 mile shoreline. Known for outstanding fishing particularly citation size striped bass. Marinas rent boats, jet skis, pontoons. Swimming, water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, parasailing, clay shooting, hiking, golf, tennis, shopping.

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