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

Amhert County ATV Trails offers 25 miles of trails for All-Terrain-Vehicles just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 130. For more information contact the Forest Service. Parking Fee $5.00 per day

This four mile section of the James River offers abundant wildlife and seclusion. Also canal era historical sites such as the six mile bridge trestle, dating from 1850, and beautiful stone remains of the Beaver Creek aqueduct and Archer Creek culvert (1838), are easily accessible by canoe.  Relax and enjoy - Beaver Creek Approximately a 4 hour float.

Bent Creek Adventures is located on the James River at the intersection of RT. 60 & 26. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, tubing, or just relaxing floating down the river. Shuttle service is available to the public as well as canoe and tube rentals.

Enjoy multipurpose athletic field, picnic shelters with tables and grills, and fishing. A trail connects to the Blackwater creek Natural Area.

America's most scenic drive extends 470 miles linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Spectacular mountain vistas in all four seasons.

Bridgewater Marina is the largest boat rental operation on Smith Mountain Lake. We offer everything needed to make your vacation fun. From WaveVentures, to Harris Kayot Pontoons, to Sea Ray Ski Boats. We rent boats you can be proud to cruise the lake in. We even offer three rental locations to serve you better. We Also Offer: Full Service Gas Docks, Marina Store with Basic Groceries & Unique...

Falling Creek Park has an 18 hole disc golf course, shuffle board, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, children’s playground and a series of fitness stations located around the 1/3 mile paved walking path. So bring your bike, your disc golf bag, hiking boots, running shoes and your family out for a day in the park! Directions:  Falling Creek Park is located 20 miles west of Lynchburg....

National forest extends through the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains, bounding north Bedford County. Elevations range from 600 to 6,000 feet. Wide variety of trees, flowering vegetation and wildlife. Park is home to more than 160 types of birds. Big game hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, camping, horseback riding and hiking trails. Special hunting, fishing licenses required.

The school/park site includes six tennis courts, an outdoor track, and a mountain bike trail. (59 acres)

"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...

Deep in the heart of Appomattox- Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill is popular, and a nearby Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries delayed-harvest trout stream allows anglers to fish for brown and rainbow trout. Swimming at the park’s guarded beach and the “Critter Hole” play area are...

The James River Float Company is a family owned business dedicated to preserving and sharing the amazing historical and ecological treasure that is the mighty James River. The company’s founders David and Mason Basten (father and son) have spent their free time in life exploring their home rivers, in particular the James River. They have a deep appreciation for all of it’s natural...

Winter sport enthusiasts can now enjoy snow sports at an outdoor, year-round ski slope in Lynchburg...the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. The synthetic ski slope features Snowflex, the most innovative technology in the snow sports industry. Originating in Europe, Lynchburg's Snowflex is the only one of its kind in the United States. Hours are 5pm to 10pm daily with other hours on a variable...

The Lynchburg Hillcats are a minor league baseball team in Lynchburg, Virginia. They are a class high A team in the Carolina League, and are currently a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds. The Hillcats play home games at the Calvin Falwell Field; refurbished and renamed in 2004, the stadium seats over 2,000 fans. Check out the link to their website for this season's schedule and come out and enjoy...

Mariners Landing is Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia's most popular waterfront resort community and conference center. This 1,000 acre development offers vacation rentals and real estate, and features an 18-hole golf course, full-service restaurant, spa services, private pools/hot tub, beaches, tennis courts, fishing piers, walking trails and more. Spacious overnight accommodations include one, two...

The park now has 37 acres and includes two picnic shelters that can be rented, as well as the historic Aviary, which can be used for weddings, parties, and other events. Miller Park pool is the only public outdoor pool in Lynchburg, and can be rented for special occasions. To find out about how to rent these and other facilities throughout the parks, email Customer Service from the website...

Located on the James River and named after the Indian tribe that once roamed the area, this park offers a boat ramp and small dock, a covered picnic pavilion, a play area for children, and restrooms.

The park has two playground areas, three lighted tennis courts, seven multi-purpose fields used for soccer, football, softball and baseball, volleyball courts, one basketball court, wooded area, passive areas, walking trails, exercise/jogging course, two pavilions, a disc golf course, a concession stand, the Ivy Creek Interpretive Loop Trail, the Ivy Creek Greenway, and the Bill Foot...

Classic Golf! Fun For All! The original and still the BEST.Go-Karts! Feel the SPEED.Single and Double Seat Carts Batting CagesPractice Your Swing.Baseball and Softball Cages Blaster Bumper Boats. If you enjoy getting WET, you'll LOVE this ride. Pavilion Zone has seating for up to 100! Great for picnics

Reba Farm Inn home of Saddle Soar Equitainments offers guided trail rides on 225 acres which includes adult rides, family rides, childrens' rides, overnight/camping trail rides for adults and families, dayrides w/gourmet lunch, church group fieldtrips, group retreats, theme rides and much more!

Rise Up Climbing is a climbing gym located in downtown Lynchburg, VA providing beginner to advanced indoor climbing services. With its focus on climbing performance improvement and introducing new climbers to the sport, Rise Up is the premier climbing facility for the region. Features include: - 40' roped climbing including lead and top rope. - bouldering with top outs. - retail shop. -...

The Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark is a 14,000 square foot outdoor hybrid complex with a street course and bowl. Enjoy the 9,000 square foot padded Street Course which includes Multiple Flat Bars, A Bench, Pyramid w/Hubba, 2 Quarter Pipes, Concrete Platform w/Ledge, A Concrete Bank, Stairs (2 & 4 Set), Spine Ramp, Mini Ramp and Quarter Pipe. The Bowl features the only...

This 1900 sq foot facility is a great way to cool off when you need to beat the heat! The sprayground offers an array of fun and thrilling water play activities such as dumping buckets, spraying lake fish, pop jets and tulip sprays. The sprayground is open to the public daily from 11am to 7pm Memorial Day through October 1st. For more information call 434 455-5858.  

RiverWalk is one of the most popular sections of the James River Heritage Trail. People of all ages and abilities are able to enjoy this 3.5 mile paved trail. This lovely, level path begins downtown on Jefferson Street, just past the eastern end of the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail, and moves eastward along the waterfront (passing Amazement Square and Riverfront Park), and...

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.

This trail, constructed on the abandonded Virginia Blue Ridge Railway bed, begins at the Piney River Depot in Nelson County and follows the Piney River 1.8 miles. It crosses into Amherst County at Roses Mill and continues another 3 miles. The trail meanders through the countryside affording views of rolling hills and farms as well as the river. Little evidence of civilization meets the eye....

Windy Hill Farm is nestled on over 300 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and specializes in the training, showing, sales and breeding of American Saddlebreds, Morgans, and ponies. The farm is located 25 minutes from the Lynchburg airport, and 45 minutes from the Virginia Horse Center. The farm has been a working farm for over 200 years, and at one point was owned by Virginia Senator...