Some of our Favorites
Food scene
This is one of our favorite local restaurants located about 8 minutes away in Cornerstone off of Greenview Drive. Their food is absolutely delicious but get there early...there is usually a wait. Moderately priced and great atmosphere with plenty of outside seating.
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Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StThis is one of our favorite local restaurants located about 8 minutes away in Cornerstone off of Greenview Drive. Their food is absolutely delicious but get there early...there is usually a wait. Moderately priced and great atmosphere with plenty of outside seating.
This is an oldie but goodie. This is a locally owned restaurant and their food selection is vast...the salmon and crab cakes are very good. My husband likes their cheesy chicken. They are located near the mall.
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Shakers Restaurant
3401 Candlers Mountain RdThis is an oldie but goodie. This is a locally owned restaurant and their food selection is vast...the salmon and crab cakes are very good. My husband likes their cheesy chicken. They are located near the mall.
A very good locally owned restaurant with excellent food. Their sweet potato casserole is to die for. Located about 10 minutes down the road in Wyndhurst.
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The Neighbors Place
104 Paulette CirA very good locally owned restaurant with excellent food. Their sweet potato casserole is to die for. Located about 10 minutes down the road in Wyndhurst.
Located in historic downtown, this locally owned restaurant serves delicious calamari and crab dip. All of their pizzas are speciality pizzas and are very good. Any of their pizzas can be made gluten free. They have a small outside eating area as well.
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Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StLocated in historic downtown, this locally owned restaurant serves delicious calamari and crab dip. All of their pizzas are speciality pizzas and are very good. Any of their pizzas can be made gluten free. They have a small outside eating area as well.
Bootleggers is a great locally owned restaurant situated in downtown and the whole restaurant can be open air as well as a few tables outside with a view of the mountains. The service is typically a bit slow but it is well worth the wait. Their fries and burgers are special.
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Bootleggers
50 13th StBootleggers is a great locally owned restaurant situated in downtown and the whole restaurant can be open air as well as a few tables outside with a view of the mountains. The service is typically a bit slow but it is well worth the wait. Their fries and burgers are special.
Located in Forest...this is another great locally owned restaurant who specializes in burgers. They are about 10-15 min away. If you sit outside there are views of the mountains.
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Bräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer of Forest
1332 Venture DrLocated in Forest...this is another great locally owned restaurant who specializes in burgers. They are about 10-15 min away. If you sit outside there are views of the mountains.
This is more of an upscale rooftop restaurant called Skyline
which overlooks the city of Lynchburg. Their menu is limited but everything is prepared beautifully. It’s a nice place to go on a date.
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The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
712 Church StThis is more of an upscale rooftop restaurant called Skyline
which overlooks the city of Lynchburg. Their menu is limited but everything is prepared beautifully. It’s a nice place to go on a date.
If you are headed downtown...this locally owned ice cream shop is a must visit. The menu is extensive and includes a special menu item called rolled ice cream...The Campfire is my favorite. Great owners and a lot of fun.
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MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson StIf you are headed downtown...this locally owned ice cream shop is a must visit. The menu is extensive and includes a special menu item called rolled ice cream...The Campfire is my favorite. Great owners and a lot of fun.
For a cheaper family friendly restaurant...you cannot go wrong with Mexican food. They have 2 other locations within close proximity of our home: Wards Road and Forest Road (221).
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La Carreta
8210 Timberlake RdFor a cheaper family friendly restaurant...you cannot go wrong with Mexican food. They have 2 other locations within close proximity of our home: Wards Road and Forest Road (221).
A locally owned diner located in downtown Lynchburg that has become one of our favorite breakfast spots. Their omelets and coffee are excellent. A lot of customers order their famous chicken and waffles. There is outside eating as well.
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My Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce StA locally owned diner located in downtown Lynchburg that has become one of our favorite breakfast spots. Their omelets and coffee are excellent. A lot of customers order their famous chicken and waffles. There is outside eating as well.
We love their pancakes...they have the best corn and sweet potato pancakes around. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at this downtown Lynchburg locally owned restaurant.
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Market At Main
904 Main StWe love their pancakes...they have the best corn and sweet potato pancakes around. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at this downtown Lynchburg locally owned restaurant.
A small locally owned establishment well liked by all of the locals serves breakfast all day and lunch. They are opened from 6:30-2:00 every day. If you are looking for an inexpensive meal with a home cooked flair...check it out...only about 4 minutes down the road from us.
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Koffee Kup
22763 Timberlake RdA small locally owned establishment well liked by all of the locals serves breakfast all day and lunch. They are opened from 6:30-2:00 every day. If you are looking for an inexpensive meal with a home cooked flair...check it out...only about 4 minutes down the road from us.
Lots of ice cream for a cheap price located about 5 min away. The line may look long but they move fast.
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Mister Goodies
21556 Timberlake RdLots of ice cream for a cheap price located about 5 min away. The line may look long but they move fast.
City/town information
Downtown Lynchburg VA is a fun and safe place to go...lots of great eats, walking trails along the James River, and green space to sit and have a picnic. They often host concerts and every Saturday they have their local Farmers Market. You can also rent bikes or kayaks.
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Lynchburg
Downtown Lynchburg VA is a fun and safe place to go...lots of great eats, walking trails along the James River, and green space to sit and have a picnic. They often host concerts and every Saturday they have their local Farmers Market. You can also rent bikes or kayaks.
Roanoke is known as the star city. The view from the star pictured is incredible. There is also a zoo called the Mill Mtn Zoo and there is a science center in downtown Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Roanoke is known as the star city. The view from the star pictured is incredible. There is also a zoo called the Mill Mtn Zoo and there is a science center in downtown Roanoke.
Sightseeing
The Peaks of Otter is about a 40 minute drive but well worth it. There is a good restaurant (the service is typically very slow but their wings are worth the wait). There is a paved walking path as well as a pond and the views of Sharp Top are stunning. If you are feeling adventurous, I recommend the hike to the top of Sharp Top..it does not disappoint. The beginning of the hike is a pretty good incline, and is fairly easy until you reach close to the top where you have to navigate a lot of steps. When you get to the top you will want to take a bunch of pictures. Rest awhile or have a picnic lunch and than give yourself plenty of time to head back down as it is a bit hard on the knees coming back down. It is a fun activity for the whole family but would say that the hike is not suitable for small children unless you can throw them in a back pack.
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Peaks of Otter
The Peaks of Otter is about a 40 minute drive but well worth it. There is a good restaurant (the service is typically very slow but their wings are worth the wait). There is a paved walking path as well as a pond and the views of Sharp Top are stunning. If you are feeling adventurous, I recommend the hike to the top of Sharp Top..it does not disappoint. The beginning of the hike is a pretty good incline, and is fairly easy until you reach close to the top where you have to navigate a lot of steps. When you get to the top you will want to take a bunch of pictures. Rest awhile or have a picnic lunch and than give yourself plenty of time to head back down as it is a bit hard on the knees coming back down. It is a fun activity for the whole family but would say that the hike is not suitable for small children unless you can throw them in a back pack.
A great hike...beautiful scenery. Make sure you stay on the path.. and heed the warnings as there have been several deaths for those who have wanted to attempt to navigate the slippery rocks.
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Crabtree Falls
A great hike...beautiful scenery. Make sure you stay on the path.. and heed the warnings as there have been several deaths for those who have wanted to attempt to navigate the slippery rocks.
A beautiful area along the parkway and fun for the whole family. There are several worthwhile hiking spots there but they do charge money to hike along the Natural Bridge. There is a gift shop and a small zoo also.
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Natural Bridge
A beautiful area along the parkway and fun for the whole family. There are several worthwhile hiking spots there but they do charge money to hike along the Natural Bridge. There is a gift shop and a small zoo also.
Drive along in your vehicle, roll down your windows and feed a bunch of large animals..most kids will love it. There is a small gift shop there as well. It’s a lot of fun.
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Parque Safari de Virginia
229 Safari LnDrive along in your vehicle, roll down your windows and feed a bunch of large animals..most kids will love it. There is a small gift shop there as well. It’s a lot of fun.
Activities
Tubing, kayaking and even swimming in certain areas. Never enter a body of water until you have spoken to a guide about the conditions of the currents, weather, etc.
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James River
Tubing, kayaking and even swimming in certain areas. Never enter a body of water until you have spoken to a guide about the conditions of the currents, weather, etc.
Liberty University
1971 University BlvdA beautiful place to take a walk.
On a rainy day this is a fun place to go. You pick out a piece of pottery and paint away. It is a relaxing activity the whole family can enjoy.
All Fired Up
18478 Forest RdOn a rainy day this is a fun place to go. You pick out a piece of pottery and paint away. It is a relaxing activity the whole family can enjoy.
If you enjoy mini golf, go carts, bumper boats, laser tag and arcades this is the place to go as they have it all.
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Putt-Putt Fun Center (Lynchburg)
8105 Timberlake RdIf you enjoy mini golf, go carts, bumper boats, laser tag and arcades this is the place to go as they have it all.
A great amusement park located in the beautiful historic Williamsburg VA. It is about a 3 hour drive from here. If you enjoy rollercoasters this is the place to go. They also have daily shows. Check their website for their hours before heading out. Some of the more favorite times to go there is during Howl-O-Scream end of September thru Oct 31 2021 and Christmas Town Nov 12-Jan 2, 2022. Never pay full price as there are always coupons online. Water Country USA is also located in Williamsburg for an additional cost.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdA great amusement park located in the beautiful historic Williamsburg VA. It is about a 3 hour drive from here. If you enjoy rollercoasters this is the place to go. They also have daily shows. Check their website for their hours before heading out. Some of the more favorite times to go there is during Howl-O-Scream end of September thru Oct 31 2021 and Christmas Town Nov 12-Jan 2, 2022. Never pay full price as there are always coupons online. Water Country USA is also located in Williamsburg for an additional cost.
Another fun amusement and water park all for the price of one. Tons of rollercoasters and thrilling water rides. Check online for operating hours and discount coupons. The park is about 2 1/2 hours from here.
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayAnother fun amusement and water park all for the price of one. Tons of rollercoasters and thrilling water rides. Check online for operating hours and discount coupons. The park is about 2 1/2 hours from here.
A fun place to have a picnic or kick a ball around. They have lots of green space and bathrooms. There is a paved walking path which connects to the BlackWater Creek Trail. There is also a disc golf course and tennis courts for your use.
Peaks View Park, Ardmore Entrance
1202 Ardmore DrA fun place to have a picnic or kick a ball around. They have lots of green space and bathrooms. There is a paved walking path which connects to the BlackWater Creek Trail. There is also a disc golf course and tennis courts for your use.
Park here and take a shaded walk along Black Water Creek. It is a paved walking area although there are short hiking trails that sprout off to give you a closer view of the water. You can also rent bikes or roller blade on this trail. You can walk for miles all the way into Amherst County from this trail.
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Área natural de la isla de Percival
1600 Concord TurnpikePark here and take a shaded walk along Black Water Creek. It is a paved walking area although there are short hiking trails that sprout off to give you a closer view of the water. You can also rent bikes or roller blade on this trail. You can walk for miles all the way into Amherst County from this trail.
The views from here are incredible. Looking for a wintery day activity any time of the year...head to Snowflex located up the mountain from Liberty University. Tubing, snowboarding and skiing. Fun for the whole family. They have a nice lodge to relax in.
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Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
4000 Candlers Mountain RdThe views from here are incredible. Looking for a wintery day activity any time of the year...head to Snowflex located up the mountain from Liberty University. Tubing, snowboarding and skiing. Fun for the whole family. They have a nice lodge to relax in.
Fun in the winter months...skiing and tubing galore at Wintergreen Resort.
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Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopFun in the winter months...skiing and tubing galore at Wintergreen Resort.
Food, sights, hiking, shopping and history
Charlottesville VA is about an hour and 15 min away. It’s a fun historic area to visit. If you enjoy history, Monticello is also located in Charlottesville. Pretty sure there is an entrance fee to tour the buildings on the property.
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Charlottesville
Charlottesville VA is about an hour and 15 min away. It’s a fun historic area to visit. If you enjoy history, Monticello is also located in Charlottesville. Pretty sure there is an entrance fee to tour the buildings on the property.
Shopping
Our local mall...Regal Movie Theater is also located in the mall.
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River Ridge Mall
3405 Candlers Mountain RdOur local mall...Regal Movie Theater is also located in the mall.
A large Food store that carries organic and gluten free options. It is located about 10 minutes away.
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Kroger
15069 Forest RdA large Food store that carries organic and gluten free options. It is located about 10 minutes away.
A full grocery store and pharmacy only about 4 minutes away
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
16807 Forest RdA full grocery store and pharmacy only about 4 minutes away
Consejos para la ciudad
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If you enjoy hiking
I would recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway as there are many incredible hiking opportunities and some of them are part of the Appalachian Trail.