Things To Do
Riverside Park
This is where we got engaged! It's a quaint park with wonderful views of the James River from the Overlook and along the Alpine Trail (which was the first dedicated hiking trail in Lynchburg)!
Mission House Coffee
This is where we went on our first date - and it's still a favorite!
My Dog Duke's Diner
We love grabbing a bite at Duke's!
Mister Goodies Ice Cream
One of our favorite spots for a sweet treat!
Blackwater Creek Trail Trailhead
The Blackwater Creek Trail is one of the most popular trails in the city. Following along the winding Blackwater Creek and built along an abandoned railway bed, this 3-mile paved trail is perfect for jogging, walking, or biking.
Art Alley
Art Alley has vibrant outdoor galleries, colorful art and light overhead, majestic murals, and outstanding street art. Art Alley elements have been designed by professional artists from all over Central Virginia. Great spot for fun photos!
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
A National Historic Landmark, Poplar Forest was perhaps Jefferson's most idealistic work of architecture, his only other home, and one of the few houses built to his designs that survives.
Point of Honor
Point of Honor is an historic home, now a city museum. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its name originated due to the land on which it is built being used as a clandestine dueling ground.
Old City Cemetery
Established in 1806, this restored 27-acre public cemetery features graves of veterans from every major war from the American Revolution to Vietnam and five museums. The cemetery is also an arboretum of historic plants with specimens botanically labeled, including over 425 antique and heirloom roses, medicinal herbs, a butterfly garden and lotus pond, and over 700 shrubs and ornamental trees.
