The view of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and place beside the historic James River made Lynchburg a unique place for industrialists and adventurers to call home. These people created a city that, at times throughout its history, ranked as one of the wealthiest communities per capita in the nation, with fortunes built on trade, tobacco, and manufacturing.  This affluence fueled the construction of extraordinary buildings in a diverse array of architectural styles. Some of the architectural styles to be found on this walking tour include Art Deco, Art Nouveau, modernist and Neoclassical. Virtual flipbooks of this tour are available on the website linked above. Start your tour at the Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Services at the Old Court House to learn more about Lynchburg’s architectural history and architects. 

Notable places of interest: 

• Academy Center of the Arts 
• Carter Glass House 
• Court Street Baptist Church
• Fort Early 
• The Aviary at Miller Park 
• Hopwood Hall at the University of Lynchburg
• Miller Claytor House 
• Sandusky 
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church