Attractions - LYH – Lynchburg Tourism

Discover the best of Lynchburg, where history, art, and adventure meet around every corner. From scenic overlooks to hands-on museums, our attractions celebrate the character and creativity that make LYH unforgettable.

Explore what makes the Hill City shine.

Rise Up Climbing

Rise Up Climbing is an indoor rock climbing facility in downtown Lynchburg offering bouldering and climbing routes for all skill levels. The gym emphasizes accessibility, allowing first-time climbers to start […]

Peaks of Otter

Peaks of Otter features Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering mountain views, hiking, Abbott Lake, picnic areas, campground, lodge, restaurant, shuttle access to […]

Riverviews Artspace

Riverviews Artspace is a contemporary art center on the riverfront housed in a renovated warehouse, combining free public galleries, working artist studios, workshops, and creative businesses under one roof. It […]

American Civil War Museum at Appomattox

Located just 25 minutes east of Lynchburg, American Civil War Museum at Appomattox explores the stories of soldiers, civilians, and African-Americans during one of the nation’s most defining periods. Through […]

Blackwater Creek Trail & Bikeway

Blackwater Creek Trail is one of Lynchburg’s most popular outdoor destinations, offering a scenic paved pathway for walking, running, and biking along the winding Blackwater Creek. Built on a former […]

Percival’s Island Natural Area

Percival’s Island is a familiar landmark in downtown Lynchburg. Visitors may see herons, migrating waterfowl, and many native plants and animals as they follow the paved trail, which bisects the […]

River Ridge

River Ridge is an enclosed shopping center featuring over 60 stores, dining options, and entertainment venues. It includes major retailers such as Belk, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, and […]

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

Liberty Snowflex is a year-round outdoor recreation destination featuring a synthetic ski and snowboard slope designed for all-season use. Visitors can ski or snowboard on a surface that mimics snow, […]

Hill City AquaZoo

Hill City AquaZoo is an interactive indoor zoo and aquarium offering hands-on encounters with animals from around the world. Located inside River Ridge Mall, the attraction features immersive exhibits inspired […]

Blue Ridge Parkway

America’s most scenic drive extends 470 miles linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Lynchburg is only 30 minutes from a beautiful drive to see the spectacular mountain vistas […]

The Bluffwalk

The Bluffwalk is a pedestrian walkway providing views of the James River and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Located between Jefferson and Commerce Streets, a stroll along the […]

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Just a 10-minute drive west of Lynchburg, Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson’s secluded retreat and a National Historic Landmark. Jefferson designed the distinctive octagonal house during his presidency and later […]