Attractions in Lynchburg, Virginia

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Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum 434-845-1888
27 Ninth Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Children are encouraged to be active participants in the learning process through creative hands-on, multidisciplinary exhibits at this museum that offers exhibits on... more info map
Putt-Putt Fun Center 434-237-7888
8105 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Enjoy Putt-Putt golf, go-karts, batting cages and a large family arcade. Open year-round. more info map
Romp n' Roll 434-509-0009
114 Hexham Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Romp n' Roll offers a huge variety of fun kids classes. They offer age-specific kids gym classes, art class, music class and more for babies, toddlers, and... more info

Anne Spencer House and Garden 434-846-0517
1313 Pierce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
This was the home of internationally acclaimed poet, Anne Spencer, who was part of the Harlem Renaissance and was the only Virginian included in the Norton Anthology of... more info map
Miller Claytor House 434-847-1640
P.O. Box 60, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Located at Riverside Park
Believed to be the fourth house built in Lynchburg, this historic house is the sole surviving pre-19th century townhouse where Thomas Jefferson allegedly proved to the... more info map
Point of Honor 434-847-1459
112 Cabell Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502
One of Virginia's most remarkable Federal style mansions, this historic home was built by Dr. George Cabell, Sr., an eminent physician whose most famous patient was... more info map
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 434-525-1806
1548 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA 24551
Thomas Jefferson designed and built this architectural masterpiece to use as his year round retreat. This National Historic Landmark octagonal house is surrounded by an... more info map

Old City Cemetery, The 434-847-1465
401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Virginia Historic Landmark is the oldest public cemetery in Virginia still in use today. Over 20,000 citizens... more info map
Presbyterian Cemetery 434-845-0551
907 Bailey Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
The most elaborate examples of tombstone sculpture in Lynchburg can be found at this cemetery that has a distinctive Victorian atmosphere once you enter the iron gates. ... more info map

Jones Memorial Library 434-846-0501
2311 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
The second oldest public library in Virginia, this public library is primarily a genealogical and local history research library and it houses over 300 manuscript... more info map

Legacy Museum of African-American History 434-845-3455
403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Located Adjacent to Old City Cemetery
Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical artifacts relating to significant contributions of the African-American community in Lynchburg and the... more info map
Lynchburg Museum, The 434-847-1459
901 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Situated in the circa 1855 Old Court House, which is the Hill City's most famous historic landmark, this museum highlights local history and has exhibits ranging from... more info map
Maier Museum of Art 434-947-8136
2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Located at Randolph-Macon Woman's College
A nationally recognized museum which houses a growing collection of several thousand paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs with a focus on works by outstanding... more info map
Riverviews Artspace 434-847-7277
901 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Across from Amazement Square by the river
Exhibits the work of professional-level contemporary artists, in a variety of media, for the enrichment and enjoyment of the citizens of Central Virginia. more info map

Danbee for Girls 434-384-1755
3 New King Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Outdoor nature and adventure program children and counselors of all backgrounds learning and growing together. Off season ropes & environmental ed programs. more info map

Historic Home Tour 434-847-0491
Diamond Hill Historic District
Sponsored by the Diamond Hill Historic Society, the tour includes seven to eight restored historic homes. Guides provide historical and architectural information. more info