Out the door, on foot.
Places nearby
Arts, history and entertainment
Academy Center of the Arts
Music, theatre and fine arts in the restored Historic Academy Theatre.
6 min walkabout 580 to 730 stepsacademycenter.org (opens in a new tab)Lynchburg Museum
The city's history museum, in the Old Court House, and the local visitor center.
3 min walkabout 250 to 320 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Monument Terrace
The stair-stepped memorial just up the street. Reviewers count 139 steps to the top.
1 min walkabout 70 to 90 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Family and friends
Amazement Square
Four floors of hands-on exhibits for children.
4 min walkabout 450 to 560 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Riverfront Park
Playground, lawn and views of the James River, at the start of the RiverWalk.
6 min walkabout 640 to 800 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Hueso Loco
A lively spot for friends, with a back patio.
6 min walkabout 610 to 770 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Outdoors and movement
RiverWalk and the James River
Follows the river through Riverfront Park and across to Percival's Island. Distance shown is to Riverfront Park.
6 min walkabout 640 to 800 stepslynchburgparksandrec.com (opens in a new tab)Blackwater Creek Trail
A paved trail through the Blackwater Creek Natural Area, with a downtown entrance at Jefferson and 8th Streets.
Jefferson and 8thdowntown trail entrancedistance depends on your routelynchburgparksandrec.com (opens in a new tab)Downtown YMCA
Fitness, swim lessons, sauna and steam room, close to home.
7 min walkabout 730 to 910 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Food and market
Lonestar Market and Cafe
A diner in an old downtown storefront, open daily.
1 min walkabout 140 to 180 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Market at Main
A downtown breakfast counter and cafe.
1 min walkabout 60 to 70 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Lynchburg Community Market
A market that has operated since 1783: produce, bakers and small cafes.
6 min walkabout 550 to 690 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Bootleggers
Smash burgers, beer flights and a patio over the Bluffwalk.
7 min walkabout 710 to 890 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)The Yard on 5th Street
Smoked brisket and wings with Southern sides.
12 min walkabout 1,200 to 1,490 stepsMap (opens in a new tab)Walk times and steps are estimates. Hours change, so confirm before you go.