Indoor Activities - LYH – Lynchburg Tourism

Rain or shine, there’s always something to do inside in LYH, perfect for a cozy day or a break from the sun. Explore museums, craft studios, escape rooms, and entertainment spaces that bring the city’s creativity to life.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amazement Square

At Amazement Square, learning comes to life through four floors of hands-on exhibits and interactive fun in the heart of downtown Lynchburg. As Virginia’s first Certified Autism Center, the award-winning […]

Lynchburg Community Market

The Lynchburg Community Market, at the corner of 12th and Main, has operated continuously since 1783 and is one of the oldest public markets in the country. It includes indoor […]

Get Air Trampoline Park

With wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, foam pits, basketball hoops, and battle beams, Get Air is packed with high-energy fun for all ages. The indoor park features more than 10,000 square […]

Academy Center of the Arts

The Academy Center of the Arts serves as LYH’s anchor for arts, culture, and community building. Located in downtown Lynchburg, the multi-venue campus features the restored 1905 Historic Academy of […]

Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center

Welcome to Lynchburg, Virginia! The Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center is the city’s official visitor center and a great starting point for exploring Lynchburg. Located in the historic Old Court […]

Monacan Indian Nation Ancestral Museum

Monacan Indian Nation Museum preserves and shares the history, culture, and living traditions of the Monacan Indian Nation. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring pottery, pipes, tools, beads, games, and other […]