Outdoor Activities - Page 2 of 6 - LYH

Get outside and see why Lynchburg is known for its natural beauty. Hike wooded trails, paddle the James River, or simply take in the views from one of our many parks and overlooks. Whether you’re here for adventure, discovering our 40 miles of urban trails or just some fresh air, the outdoors is always within easy reach.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is the second oldest park in Lynchburg and spans over 49 acres of rolling parkland along the James River. The park features wooded trails, open green space, and […]

The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum

The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum preserves the home of poet and Harlem Renaissance figure Anne Spencer. Spencer was also a civil rights activist, teacher, librarian, and gardener, and […]

Hill City Howlers

The Hill City Howlers are Lynchburg’s Minor League Baseball team and the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Home games are played at City Stadium and feature a full season […]

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 […]

Miller Claytor House

The Miller-Claytor House, erected in 1791 for tavern keeper John Miller, is Lynchburg’s only remaining 18th-century town house. Serving as an historic exhibit, the two-story frame building is an intriguing […]

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. […]

National D-Day Memorial

The Memorial honors the Allied forces who shared in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II. The Memorial stands as a powerful tribute to the […]

Ivy Creek Park

Ivy Creek Park is a scenic outdoor destination featuring the six-acre Clemmons Lake, surrounded by wooded trails, fishing areas, and waterfront views. Visitors can explore miles of walking paths, enjoy […]

Point of Honor

Point of Honor is a historic Federal-style house and museum in Lynchburg, built around 1815 and originally part of a plantation centered on Dr. George Cabell’s estate. The site, once […]

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 […]

Liberty Mountain Trail System

The Liberty Mountain Trail System is a vast outdoor recreation area offering more than 50 miles of multi-use trails across thousands of acres on Candlers Mountain. The network includes everything […]

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 […]