Lynchburg Travel Information
The town of Lynchburg follows the James River and covers seven hills in Central Virginia. History is around every corner, from the Revolutionary War to a Civil War battle fought here to mansions from a boom time. This college town’s revitalized downtown offers a wealth of antique shopping, museums, art galleries and historic driving tours.The seven hills of Lynchburg include five historic districts along the river including Court House Hill with its war memorials, Diamond Hill with its golden age mansions and Daniel’s Hill, home to Point of Honor, an 1815 Federal style mansion. The Battle of Lynchburg Driving Tour visits eight sites around town. Historic Sandusky, a home used as a headquarters during the battle is open for touring as is Pest House Medical Museum, the office of a Civil War physician used for isolating small pox victims. Outdoor activities include trails through Riverside Park leading to a typical 19th century packet boat. Blackwater Creek Natural Area includes 300 acres set aside in downtown Lynchburg for bike and hiking trails and a nature preserve. Side-trips from Lynchburg include Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat from Monticello. Restoration is an on-going process at the home; visitors may observe some of the activity during guided tours. Also nearby is Appomattox Court House National Historic Park which commemorates the site where Robert E. Lee and his Confederate troops surrendered in 1865. The reconstructed court house is open for touring. Lynchburg is located in Central Virginia, about 130 miles west of Richmond, VA between US 460 and US 29.
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