Country roads guidebook
Beverage Trail
Ankida Ridge Vineyards
1304 Franklin Creek RdAnkida Ridge has awesome wine, and even better views!
Catch the brewery at sunset for some awesome colors against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains
43 místní doporučují
Blue Mountain Barrel House
495 Cooperative WayCatch the brewery at sunset for some awesome colors against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Lovingston Winery
885 Freshwater Cove LnA very good, small winery close to the highway
Lazy Days Winery
1351 N Amherst HwyLow-key, local winery
Camp Trapezium
140 Union Hill RoadLocal brewery (opening spring 2021)
Loose Shoe Brewing Company
198 Ambriar PlazaLocal craft brewery with an awesome selection
Starr Hill Brewery on Main
1300 Main StOne of several breweries now open in Lynchburg
Trails and Hikes
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway TrailA mostly-flat gravel path perfect for families
Plenty of paved trails for easy biking, or go off-road for more adventure
123 místní doporučují
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
Plenty of paved trails for easy biking, or go off-road for more adventure
Crabtree Falls
Great out-and-back hike
James River State Park
Small State Park for some easy hikes
Mount Pleasant Special Management Area
AMazing views from any number of trails here
Watch local high schoolers hurl themselves into the river below, or even better take a short hike on the AT
9 místní doporučují
James River Foot Bridge
Appalachian National Scenic TrailWatch local high schoolers hurl themselves into the river below, or even better take a short hike on the AT
Short 1.5 mile hike from the parking lot just before Mt. Pleasant: very doable with children, but having a small SUV with some clearance is helpful for the sometimes-rutted forest road drive
8 místní doporučují
Cole Mountain
Appalachian National Scenic TrailShort 1.5 mile hike from the parking lot just before Mt. Pleasant: very doable with children, but having a small SUV with some clearance is helpful for the sometimes-rutted forest road drive
Farm Country
Saunders Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook HwyMorris Orchard
226 Tobacco Row LnDrumheller's Orchard
1130 Drumheller Orchard LnRebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst HwyLocal low key winery, especially during the Garlic Festival
Sightseeing
Centre Liberty Mountain Snowflex
4000 Candlers Mountain RdCarve some lines or go tubing in your shorts
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont AveFavorite park to take the kids
Sweet Briar welcomes everyone to enjoy their campus trails - ware a mask and check in at the main entrance with the guard
22 místní doporučují
Sweet Briar College
134 Chapel RdSweet Briar welcomes everyone to enjoy their campus trails - ware a mask and check in at the main entrance with the guard
Balcony Falls
Hike, bike, or whitewater canoe at this local favorite
Access the Blue Ridge Parkway at a number of places in western Amherst and Nelson counties
6 místní doporučují
James River Visitor Center
Milepost 63.6 Blue Ridge ParkwayAccess the Blue Ridge Parkway at a number of places in western Amherst and Nelson counties
Food scene
Lower Bluff Walk
2 12th StGreat place to visit and sample local cuisine
The Filling Station
102 Lexington TurnpikeLocal favorite for burgers and brews
Baine’s Coffee Shop
190 2nd StreetLadle and Blade
243 S Main StCoffee shop and kitchen appliances in Amherst
Dogwood Cafe
200 Richmond Highway