William’s guidebook
Food scene
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StBootleggers
50 13th StWaterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StBräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer of Forest
1332 Venture DrBeer 88
113 Hexham DrGreat place for a burger!
The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StThis little Italian Restaurant is a great place for a special occasion. The owner is very personable and will make sure your visit goes well.
Carmela’s At The Loft
21771 Timberlake RoadThis little Italian Restaurant is a great place for a special occasion. The owner is very personable and will make sure your visit goes well.
Coffee and Desserts
The Muse Coffee Company
1509 Enterprise DrThird Wave Coffee
16955 Forest RdJoe Bean's Express Espresso
2820 Linkhorne DrThe Wandering Donut
15935 Forest RdThe Oreo Donut is a must (when it's available)
Forget the Cheesecake Factory, this place has it beat! If you don't want to drive to Forest, they also have a location in the mall.
9 locals recommend
Simply Vanilla Gourmet
1381 Crossings Centre DrForget the Cheesecake Factory, this place has it beat! If you don't want to drive to Forest, they also have a location in the mall.
Mrs. Joy won Food Network's "Christmas Cookie Challenge" and then created this shop full of yummy desserts!
14 locals recommend
Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats
1008B Commerce StMrs. Joy won Food Network's "Christmas Cookie Challenge" and then created this shop full of yummy desserts!
Ice Cream
Outside the Cone
1305 Enterprise DrBest Ice Cream in town and certainly the most creative flavors!
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Lynchburg
18013 Forest RoadDisc Golf Courses and Parks
A great wooded course with short driving ranges. Also plenty of playgrounds, ball fields and pavilions (pavilions may require reservation through Lynchburg Parks and Rec.)
47 locals recommend
Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek LnA great wooded course with short driving ranges. Also plenty of playgrounds, ball fields and pavilions (pavilions may require reservation through Lynchburg Parks and Rec.)
Looking to Disc Golf without much travel? This park is within walking distance of our home!
Sandusky Park
5805 Rhonda RdLooking to Disc Golf without much travel? This park is within walking distance of our home!
A mix of open area and wooded. You will need a good drive to do well here but it's fun for all. Playground and walking trails are here too!
Falling Creek Park
1257 County Farm RdA mix of open area and wooded. You will need a good drive to do well here but it's fun for all. Playground and walking trails are here too!
Created by World Champion Paul McBeth. This course will challenge the best!
6 locals recommend
New London Tech Trails
1536 Meade RdCreated by World Champion Paul McBeth. This course will challenge the best!
Blackwater Creek Trail Trailhead
134 Village Park CourtA great place for a walk, jog, or a casual bike stroll
Sightseeing
Beautiful panoramic views at the top. These are the iconic mountains of Bedford County and will require a 1.5 hour hike to the top.
123 locals recommend
Peaks of Otter
Beautiful panoramic views at the top. These are the iconic mountains of Bedford County and will require a 1.5 hour hike to the top.
The most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail. If you are staying with us, this will be about a 1.5 hour drive to the trail head and then a gradual 4.5 mile hike up. It's worth all of that but plan it out as a day trip and then maybe visit Roanoke with any remaining time.
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail. If you are staying with us, this will be about a 1.5 hour drive to the trail head and then a gradual 4.5 mile hike up. It's worth all of that but plan it out as a day trip and then maybe visit Roanoke with any remaining time.
Take a drive on the Parkway to view Virginia's beautiful mountains!
7 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayTake a drive on the Parkway to view Virginia's beautiful mountains!
History
Right around the corner from our home! Learn about the civil war and Union occupation during the Battle of Lynchburg.
9 locals recommend
Historic Sandusky
757 Sandusky DrRight around the corner from our home! Learn about the civil war and Union occupation during the Battle of Lynchburg.
More soldiers from Bedford County died on D-Day than anywhere else in our country. Visit the National D-Day Memorial to learn more about those who gave it all on that historic day.
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirMore soldiers from Bedford County died on D-Day than anywhere else in our country. Visit the National D-Day Memorial to learn more about those who gave it all on that historic day.