When visiting Lynchburg on a Sunday or Monday, it’s important to note that many small-business often take the opportunity to rest, regroup, and restock on Sundays and Mondays, leaving fewer options for things to do on these days. But, we’re here to tell you the many opportunities you DO have and what kind of plans you can make on Sunday and Monday in the Hill City. We’ve compiled this list of ideas that are small-business-focused so you can have the best experiences while supporting LYH and the community. Read on for some of our food recommendations and things to do! Things to do on a Sunday ..read more

Sweet Dream Makers On Rookie’s opening night, there were three things owners Holly, Jordan, and John knew for sure: One, their ice cream sandwich food truck turned out exactly as they’d envisioned: a set-up built to resemble a loving grandmother’s kitchen decked out with picnic tables and cafe lights. Two, they made the perfect team: Holly and Jordan Nickerson, a talented married couple with a dream, and John Rerick, a friend and classmate of Jordan’s from Liberty University, who shared that dream and had the operational and finance chops to help make it a reality. Three, they had plenty of ..read more

Finding Wildflowers in Lynchburg, Virginia Lynchburg’s beauty of rolling hills, historic sites and buildings, and trails by the James River are the perfect places for flowers of all kinds to flourish. Explore the wildflowers in Lynchburg this spring and take the sight in their colors and smells. Read on for where to find them!   View at Claytor Nature Center Claytor Nature Center Owned and operated by the University of Lynchburg, visit Claytor Nature Center to see gorgeous wildflowers and gardens surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Throughout the property ..read more

Lynchburg restaurants offer groundbreaking cuisine and unique experiences. By Laura Lee With Southern hospitality, a revitalized downtown and the longest-running farmers market in the country, it’s no surprise that Lynchburg is home to a flourishing foodie scene. Have a craving? Here, there’s a culinary destination to satisfy it. Read on for some of Lynchburg’s best, from upscale steakhouses and popular pubs to artisan bakeries and intimate cafes. William & Henry Offering a blend of old and new, the William & Henry Steakhouse is the perfect complement to The Virginian Hotel, one of th ..read more

an excuse to eat pizza every day National Pizza Day is February 9, and we are ready to celebrate with this list of top pizza places in Lynchburg, VA! Read on for some cheesy and supreme recommendations.  Rivermont Pizza This one-of-a-kind crew of pizza makers is located, as their name suggests, at 2496 Rivermont Avenue. In addition to more than 15 types of wood-fired pizzas (including gluten-free), Rivermont Pizza serves hoagies and salads. Try their Molokai or Ricky pizzas, and pair them with their spinach artichoke dip. They also have a regularly updated list of craft beers to choose f ..read more

Winter is here, and along with the cold and some occasional dreary weather, it can feel almost impossible to get out and about. We’re here to tell you that it’s time to bundle up and take a step outside, you won’t want to miss out on these winter activities in Lynchburg, VA. Liberty Mountain Snow Flex Centre Hit the Slopes at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Take yourself outside this winter and do some skiing, snowboarding, or tubing down Liberty’s Snowflex Centre. Snowflex doesn’t need any snow for its year-round slopes. After your downhill descent, grab a bite to eat at Macado’s, Sha ..read more

LYh Legacy Tour Forged by vigorous industry, Lynchburg, Virginia has always been a cosmopolitan oasis within the otherwise pastoral Central Virginia. Also known as Hill City, our view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and place beside the historic James River has made us a unique destination for travelers seeking new adventures while being surrounded by natural beauty. To help you in navigating your group’s new adventure, we have curated just a few of our legacy experiences—the places and attractions that people tell their friends and family they must go to while they’re here. This is Lynchburg.&nbs ..read more

DAY ONE – NORTH  Old City Cemetery For your first day in Central Virginia, you will stay within the Lynchburg City limits which sits on the northern side of our region.  Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse, Explore the rich history of Lynchburg and Central Virginia. The Museum shares stories about the fascinating people and events that shaped our region through rotating exhibitions and their permanent collections. Old City Cemetery & Arboretum Established in 1806, this restored public cemetery is a Virginia Historic Landmark on the National Register of Histori ..read more

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM TOUR  Did someone say field trip?! Is your classroom studying World War II, The Civil War, or one of our Presidents? If you answered yes to any of these, then Lynchburg and Central Virginia have you covered. The attractions on this itinerary are happy to team up with you and cater the content to fit within the required Standardized Learning Tests. So hop on board and let’s get outside of the classroom in LYH! DAY ONE  National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces who shared in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II. The Memorial stands ..read more

Experience lyh at a leisurely pace Relax and enjoy the ride to a more leisurely pace in Lynchburg, Virginia, where the James River rolls along the foot of our historic Downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop. Upon your arrival, don your comfy walking shoes and let your shoulders relax as you will stroll through the eclectic garden of Lynchburg’s own Harlem Renaissance Poet, hear enthralling tales from voices of the past in our very own history park & public garden, and stand in awe of the iconic buildings and homes erected by Lynchburg magnates. Old City Cemetery ..read more