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.

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 […]

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 […]

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is a large riverside public space along the James River featuring open green areas, walking paths, and direct access to the Riverwalk Trail and Percival’s Island. It includes […]

Old City Cemetery

Established in 1806, this restored public cemetery is a Virginia Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Interpretive plaques, signage, and brochures are available throughout the 27-acre site. […]

Claytor Nature Center

Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Claytor Nature Center is a scenic environmental education and research property featuring woodlands, wetlands, streams, and part of the Big Otter […]

Peaks View Park

Peaks View Park is the second largest park in Lynchburg, offering a mix of active recreation and trails. The park includes lighted tennis courts, seven multi-purpose fields, volleyball and basketball […]

Hollins Mill Park

This popular park provides large shade trees, picnicking areas, fishing access, and wonderful views of Blackwater Creek and historic Hollins Mill Dam. The park also includes trail connections to the Blackwater […]

Alpine Trail

Winding through the steep, wooded hillside of Riverside Park, this historic earthen hiking path stands as the city’s very first dedicated walking trail. Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, the […]

Eight O One Raw Bar on Rivermont

Eight O One Raw Bar on Rivermont serves over 100 scratch-made dishes including seafood boils, steak, smash burgers, wings, and brunch items. It is known for its build-your-own boil bags […]