Life in the Lynchburg Region
16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online
16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online There is nothing more convenient than whipping out your phone, typing in a URL (or opening an app), perusing offerings, and hitting a few buttons to buy something…anything…everything. We even get our groceries that way these days. But as convenient as online shopping seems, there are several…
Read MoreDowntown Lynchburg Association Boosts Regional Tourism Through Revitalization
Downtown Lynchburg Association Boosts Regional Tourism Through Revitalization James Black For more than two decades, the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has worked to sustain and develop Downtown Lynchburg as a vital economic, cultural, recreational, residential, and historic center of the Lynchburg region. Accredited by programs in recognized civic development organizations including Virginia Main Street, National…
Read MoreRegional Economic Partner Develops & Maintains Outstanding Local Park System in Bedford County
Regional Economic Partner Develops & Maintains Outstanding Local Park System in Bedford County James Black Located just off US Highway 460 and featuring over seven miles of wooded singletrack trails, Montvale Park, developed and managed as one of four regional park sites by Bedford County Economic Development, is ideal for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. While the…
Read MoreDowntown Dining Scene Showcases why Lynchburg is an Ideal Place to Live, Work, & Play
Copyright 2021 Downtown Lynchburg Association Downtown Dining Scene Showcases why Lynchburg is an Ideal Place to Live, Work, & Play James Black One of the reasons why the City of Seven Hills is such a great place to work and play is because of its vibrant downtown dining scene. From Al Fresco dining with handcrafted…
Read MoreThe Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Provides High Quality Musical Performances & Education
Copyright 2021 Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Provides High Quality Musical Performances & Education James Black In 1983, under the leadership of Bruce Habizruther, the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (LSO) was established as an independent performing arts nonprofit organization. Serving the Lynchburg region for over 35 years, introducing all members of the community to music, including…
Read MorePeaks View Park Offers Passive & Active Recreation for Families Across Lynchburg Region
Copyright 2021 Lynchburg Parks & Rec Peaks View Park Offers Passive & Active Recreation for Families Across Lynchburg Region James Black As the second-largest park in the City of Lynchburg, Peaks View Park offers passive and active recreation for the entire family. Part of the City of Lynchburg’s Parks & Recreation’s expansive system of 17 parks and…
Read MoreLiberty Mountain Trail System Provides Wilderness Escape Minutes from Downtown Lynchburg
Liberty Mountain Trail System Provides Wilderness Escape Minutes from Downtown Lynchburg James Black Sprawling over 5,000 acres, the Liberty Mountain Trail System is a wilderness escape behind the campus of Liberty University, one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The trail system features fifty miles of consistently maintained single…
Read MoreLynchburg/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Provides Quick Getaways and Scenic Views
Copyright 2020 KOA Lynchburg/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Provides Quick Getaways and Scenic Views James Black The scenic heights and unforgettable views of the Blue Ridge Parkway is just minutes away from the Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA campground. Located about thirty-five minutes from Downtown Lynchburg off State Highway 130 in rural western Amherst County,…
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