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Lynchburg's rich cultural history and enduring Civil War legacy provide travelers with an array of appealing attractions. Memorials and museums in Lynchburg offer tourists ideal opportunities for learning about the country's cultural and Confederate histories. The National D-Day Memorial along Route 460, the Legacy Museum of African-American History, and the Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum all provide visitors with profound history lessons. Landmarks are scattered throughout Lynchburg, including Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, the third president's octagonal summer retreat. There are also the historic hills of Lynchburg, including Court House, Diamond, Federal, and Garland hills, where travelers can observe the city's famous historic landmarks and admire the authentic Southern architecture.
Appomattox Court House and National Historical Park Hwy 24—Court House marks the site of the end of the Civil War, where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant and our nation reunited on April 9, 1865.
www.tourappomattox.com 434-352-5996 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Blue Ridge Parkway National Parks—Experience America's favorite drive. A stop at almost any overlook reveals much of the local natural and cultural history. The Parkway meanders 469 miles between the Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks.
www.nps.gov/blri 828-271-4779 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Cinemark Movies 10 3700 Candlers Rd—Lynchburg's best seat in town when it comes to watching your favorite movie. Featuring discount admission of $2 per person or less every day! Advance ticket purchases available online.
www.cinemark.com 800-326-3264, express code 1190# Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Extraordinary Women Conference 1639 Rustic Village Rd, Forest, VA—Extraordinary Women is an exploding national Christian women's movement. EWomen exists to help women draw closer to the heart of God. Conferences are jammed with worship, learning, and entertainment.
www.ewomen.net 800-526-8673 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Green Meadows Horse Farm 406 Briar Cliff Circle—Now offering trail rides, corral rides, youth fishing pond, birthday parties, riding lessons, picnic areas, horse leasing, saddle clubs, day camps, and volunteer programs.
www.greenmeadowshorsefarm.com 434-239-2441 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Lynchburg Hillcats Baseball 3180 Fort Ave—A Class "A" minor league professional baseball team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. 70 home games from April-August. Family fun for everyone. It's fun to be a Hillcat fan!
www.lynchburg-hillcats.com 434-528-1144 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House 901 Court St, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—The museum features the rich history of Lynchburg: canals, Civil War, railroads, tobacco, costumes, antique toys and more! Open M-Sa 10am-4pm, Su 12noon-4pm.
www.lynchburgmuseum.org 434-455-6226 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Cir, Bedford—A place where the lessons and legacy of D-Day are remembered and preserved. The memorial is open daily between 10am-5pm.
www.dday.org 540-586-DDAY (540-586-3329) Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Nature Zone, The 825 Kemper St—Experience the wonders of nature, from local and exotic wildlife, to fascinating artifacts from the world around us. Get into the Zone....The Nature Zone! Where exploring the wonders of nature is a natural connection!
www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec 434-455-5828 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Old City Cemetery 401 Taylor St, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—200-year-old public cemetery. African-American history, Confederate section, four museums, Chapel and Columbarium. Plaques, brochures, audio recordings. Guided tours, genealogy records and visitor center.
www.gravegarden.org 434-847-1465 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Point of Honor 112 Cabell St, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—This elegant Federal-style home has been carefully restored and is filled with period antiques. Open M-Sa 10am-4pm, Su 12noon-4pm.
www.pointofhonor.org 434-847-1867 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Precision Windsports 1610 Hooper Rd—Looking for something unique? Discover the Lynchburg area from 500 feet in an ultra-light. Morning and evening flights Mon-Sat. Want to see what it feels like to FLY a motorcycle? Our FAA certificated aircraft are called Trikes and offer a breath-taking view of Lynchburg.
www.precisionwindsports.com 434-851-6804 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Putt-Putt Fun Center 8105 Timberlake Rd—Open year-round. Featuring 36 holes of classic Putt-Putt golf, go-karts, blaster boats, batting cages and state of the art family game room.
www.forthefunofit.com 434-237-7888 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Riverviews Artspace 901 Jefferson St, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—A renovated riverfront warehouse, Central Virginia's largest center for contemporary arts. Craddock-Terry Gallery, Studio Artist Co-Op Gallery, studio/gallery space for 30 artists, First Fridays, films, readings, performances.
www.riverviews.net 434-847-7277 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Smith Mountain Lake Rte 122 South from Bedford—Vacationers come from all over the East to fish, and to enjoy water sports and the majestic scenery while playing on 500 miles of shoreline.
800-676-8203 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1008 Poplar Forest Dr—Jefferson's secluded plantation and retreat home. Award-winning restoration and archaeology in progress. Special events. Open April-November. Closed Tuesdays and Thanksgiving.
www.poplarforest.org 434-525-1806 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Tiny Town Golf 7427 Timberlake Rd—Lynchburg's first miniature golf course. Beach style mini-golf where you hit the ball through the windmill. Bring the family and enjoy the fun!
434-239-7527 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
