Josiah & Jael's Guidebook
Food scene
Great place for getting work done or for studying. It is the largest coffee shop that I know of in Lynchburg and it has very cozy, artistic vibes.
19 locals recommend
La Vida Coffee + Market
2704 Langhorne RdGreat place for getting work done or for studying. It is the largest coffee shop that I know of in Lynchburg and it has very cozy, artistic vibes.
This is our favorite family friendly pizza place! The prices are great, the service is excellent and it’s always booming :)
6 locals recommend
Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria
4018 Wards RdThis is our favorite family friendly pizza place! The prices are great, the service is excellent and it’s always booming :)
Mellow Mushroom - Lynchburg
1220 Greenview DriveGreat pizza!!! Little pricey.
This place is amazing! If you want a fun night and special night out with great food and a few rounds of corn hole, go here!
59 locals recommend
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StThis place is amazing! If you want a fun night and special night out with great food and a few rounds of corn hole, go here!
They have the best chicken and waffles I’ve ever tasted thus far! Really nice breakfast/brunch place!
71 locals recommend
My Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce StThey have the best chicken and waffles I’ve ever tasted thus far! Really nice breakfast/brunch place!
Tacos Locos
2074 Fort AveLocal favorite for tacos, burritos, quesadillas etc.!
My favorite bakery because of their HONEY BUNS!! They sell out if you don’t get there early enough!
Chestnut Hill Bakery
5216 Fort AveMy favorite bakery because of their HONEY BUNS!! They sell out if you don’t get there early enough!
Such good food! Great burgers and we loved all of the appetizers we tried :)
101 locals recommend
Bootleggers
50 13th StSuch good food! Great burgers and we loved all of the appetizers we tried :)
So many options and great flavors at this Downtown ice cream shop! It’s a popular spot :)
41 locals recommend
MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson StSo many options and great flavors at this Downtown ice cream shop! It’s a popular spot :)
Our absolute favorite ice cream place with dairy-free, keto and vegan options! Family-friendly as well :)
16 locals recommend
Outside the Cone
1305 Enterprise DrOur absolute favorite ice cream place with dairy-free, keto and vegan options! Family-friendly as well :)
Activities
This is a challenging hike and mainly uphill but the views are gorgeous and 100% worth it! Very popular local hike.
24 locals recommend
Sharp Top Mountain
This is a challenging hike and mainly uphill but the views are gorgeous and 100% worth it! Very popular local hike.
Awareness Garden
One of our favorite walking paths! It goes for miles and it is stroller friendly.
Family Friendly
These are some of the top spots for kiddos and families!
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
4000 Candlers Mountain RdGreat for kids! Popular spot.
Great place for the whole family!
Swim in the lake, paddle a canoe, go down a massive slide, play basketball and so much more! Tons of fun for the whole family.
Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center
936 Camp Hydaway RdGreat place for the whole family!
Swim in the lake, paddle a canoe, go down a massive slide, play basketball and so much more! Tons of fun for the whole family.
Jump
3700 Candlers Mountain RdThis is a great place to sit and read books. They also have different sections for all ages and a cute little cafe inside as well!
17 locals recommend
Givens Books & Little Dickens
2236 Lakeside DrThis is a great place to sit and read books. They also have different sections for all ages and a cute little cafe inside as well!
Owned by a veteran, lots of great new and used books and movies for all ages! Very good prices as well.
8 locals recommend
Bookshop On the Avenue
3407 Memorial AveOwned by a veteran, lots of great new and used books and movies for all ages! Very good prices as well.
Amazement Square
27 9th StGreat places for kids!
Great place to shop, stroll, bring the kids and they have a great food court :)
36 locals recommend
River Ridge Mall
3405 Candlers Mountain RdGreat place to shop, stroll, bring the kids and they have a great food court :)
City advice
Don't miss
The Saturday farmers market is a must!
This is a great place to get fresh produce and support local businesses. It’s also great for the kids as well!
Getting around
During the school year Wards Road gets busy
If you are in a rush try to avoid this road when students are getting out of class and when kids are getting out of school. It will save you time and a headache! Also avoid it during the Graduation Weekend - unless you are going to the graduation of course ;)