Guidebook for Forest
Food Scene
Local soft serve ice cream food truck that is always packed on warm summer nights. It is a family favorite for a sweet treat. The cone portions are huge, so order accordingly!
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Mister Goodies
21556 Timberlake RdLocal soft serve ice cream food truck that is always packed on warm summer nights. It is a family favorite for a sweet treat. The cone portions are huge, so order accordingly!
This is our all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Lynchburg! All of my Chinese students say it is the only place to get authentic Chinese in Lynchburg, and they will deliver to the studio!
Andy Chang's
205 Gristmill DrThis is our all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Lynchburg! All of my Chinese students say it is the only place to get authentic Chinese in Lynchburg, and they will deliver to the studio!
This is one of our go-to restaurants for American cuisine. It is a reasonably priced local restaurant with incredible food. We recommend the steak pasta!
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RA Bistro
1344 Main StThis is one of our go-to restaurants for American cuisine. It is a reasonably priced local restaurant with incredible food. We recommend the steak pasta!
Another great restaurant in the heart of downtown. The prices range from $15-30 for a steak or under $10 for a sandwich so there is a meal for everyone! We recommend the mac and cheese!
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Shoemakers
1312 Commerce StAnother great restaurant in the heart of downtown. The prices range from $15-30 for a steak or under $10 for a sandwich so there is a meal for everyone! We recommend the mac and cheese!
Fire roasted pizza in a very unique environment!
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Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StFire roasted pizza in a very unique environment!
Quaint restaurant in the middle of the country. They serve some of the best food around. This is our favorite for a romantic dinner! Reservations highly recommended!
Millstone Tea Room
9058 Big Island HwyQuaint restaurant in the middle of the country. They serve some of the best food around. This is our favorite for a romantic dinner! Reservations highly recommended!
This is a favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. The building is unique and the food is wonderful. We recommend the fried green tomatoes!
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Market At Main
904 Main StThis is a favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. The building is unique and the food is wonderful. We recommend the fried green tomatoes!
A great place to study and enjoy fresh coffee.
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The Muse Coffee Company
1509 Enterprise DrA great place to study and enjoy fresh coffee.
This is Whitney's favorite place to get coffee on the way into work. There are a number of these drive through coffee shops in Lynchburg.
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Joe Bean's Express Espresso
2820 Linkhorne DrThis is Whitney's favorite place to get coffee on the way into work. There are a number of these drive through coffee shops in Lynchburg.
Great place to study. A friend of ours makes the cupcakes and other sweet treats available for purchase with your coffee.
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Bean Tree Café
105 Cornerstone StGreat place to study. A friend of ours makes the cupcakes and other sweet treats available for purchase with your coffee.
North Carolina style barbecue. This is Whitney's favorite restaurant for Carolina style barbecue.
The Silver Pig Barbecue
4835 S Amherst HwyNorth Carolina style barbecue. This is Whitney's favorite restaurant for Carolina style barbecue.
Great local barbecue food truck. It is in the parking lot of Apocalypse Ale Works on Saturdays from 1-7 PM.
1257 Burnbridge Rd
1257 Burnbridge RoadGreat local barbecue food truck. It is in the parking lot of Apocalypse Ale Works on Saturdays from 1-7 PM.
Pizza Hut
3412 Waterlick RoadThey have some great meal deal options and they are the closest chain pizza to our home.
New London Steak House
4312 New London RdThis is a local favorite steakhouse.
This restaurant serves the best burgers I have had anywhere. The beef is grass fed and lots of local items here. It is one of the closest restaurants to the apartment and is great for dining in or takeout.
Corner Burger
1208 Perrowville RoadThis restaurant serves the best burgers I have had anywhere. The beef is grass fed and lots of local items here. It is one of the closest restaurants to the apartment and is great for dining in or takeout.
Everything Else
This is our local church. If you are in town on a Sunday join us for a worship service!
Living Word Baptist Church
4130 Waterlick RdThis is our local church. If you are in town on a Sunday join us for a worship service!
If you have a medical emergency this is where the ER is located.
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Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
1901 Tate Springs RdIf you have a medical emergency this is where the ER is located.
Essentials
This grocery store is only 5 minutes away from our home and has everything you need for your time in Lynchburg.
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Kroger
15069 Forest RdThis grocery store is only 5 minutes away from our home and has everything you need for your time in Lynchburg.
Another conveniently located grocery store. We prefer Kroger, but this one could be more convenient to stop at on the way back from Lynchburg.
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Food Lion
4925 Boonsboro RdAnother conveniently located grocery store. We prefer Kroger, but this one could be more convenient to stop at on the way back from Lynchburg.
Entertainment & Activities
Ever wanted to ski or tube in the summer? It is the only snow-less ski slope in town. It is a beautiful place to study while overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Free tubing passes in studio.
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Liberty University
1971 University BlvdEver wanted to ski or tube in the summer? It is the only snow-less ski slope in town. It is a beautiful place to study while overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Free tubing passes in studio.
This is a great children's museum in the heart of downtown Lynchburg.
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Amazement Square
27 9th StThis is a great children's museum in the heart of downtown Lynchburg.
Sightseeing
The Blackwater Creek trail has over 12 miles of scenic trail that is perfect for a walk, run, or bike ride.
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Blackwater Creek
The Blackwater Creek trail has over 12 miles of scenic trail that is perfect for a walk, run, or bike ride.
Sharp Top is one of the most popular hikes around. It is just about an hour away and offers breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
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Peaks of Otter
Sharp Top is one of the most popular hikes around. It is just about an hour away and offers breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
Another great place to hike. This trail takes you to a hillside of boulders with some as large as a truck. It is truly a unique place to hike.
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Devils Marbleyard
Another great place to hike. This trail takes you to a hillside of boulders with some as large as a truck. It is truly a unique place to hike.
Another great place to go for a walk or hike on the James River.
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Isithalathala sase-Percival's Island
1600 Concord TurnpikeAnother great place to go for a walk or hike on the James River.
The Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II.
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National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirThe Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II.
The end of the Civil War.
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I-Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrThe end of the Civil War.
Arts & Culture
If you are in the mood to go to a drive-in this is the one to visit. It is a bit of a drive, but definitely worth the experience.
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Hull's Drive-In
2367 N Lee HwyIf you are in the mood to go to a drive-in this is the one to visit. It is a bit of a drive, but definitely worth the experience.
This is affectionately known as the "Dollar Theater" although it is no longer a dollar it is a very inexpensive theater to watch a movie.
Cinemark Movies 10
3700 Candlers Mountain RdThis is affectionately known as the "Dollar Theater" although it is no longer a dollar it is a very inexpensive theater to watch a movie.
If you are in the mood to go floating this is the outfitter for you! Enjoy an afternoon relaxing on the beautiful James River.
James River Float Company
122 Rocky Hill RdIf you are in the mood to go floating this is the outfitter for you! Enjoy an afternoon relaxing on the beautiful James River.
Shopping
If you need to print something for your class and do not want to use the computer lab at Liberty this is very conveniently located.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3911 Wards RdIf you need to print something for your class and do not want to use the computer lab at Liberty this is very conveniently located.