Raymond & Danielle’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Here's a list of our local non-franchised preferences...
The Southwest Burger is my FAVORITE! And always make your plate a combo; the fries with their signature brau sauce is so, so good!
13 locals recommend
Bräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer of Rivermont
2496 Rivermont AveThe Southwest Burger is my FAVORITE! And always make your plate a combo; the fries with their signature brau sauce is so, so good!
This business use to be a simple pull-behind trailer that they moved from location to location, but they have recently placed some roots down finally. I really enjoy their original donut that made them famous, the apple cider donut. They now offer toppings, but no need really for these! Just the donut itself is enough!
26 locals recommend
Mama Crockett's Cider Donuts
500 Fifth StThis business use to be a simple pull-behind trailer that they moved from location to location, but they have recently placed some roots down finally. I really enjoy their original donut that made them famous, the apple cider donut. They now offer toppings, but no need really for these! Just the donut itself is enough!
Ok, so this one is franchised, sorry! But it's too good not to mention! If you want a little something different, their menu has a Greek Mediterranean flair. My fav...the Greek Chicken Pita with roasted vegetables or grilled potato salad on the side. And don't forget their chocolate chip cookie for desert; its loaded!
7 locals recommend
Zoës Kitchen
3901 Old Forest RdOk, so this one is franchised, sorry! But it's too good not to mention! If you want a little something different, their menu has a Greek Mediterranean flair. My fav...the Greek Chicken Pita with roasted vegetables or grilled potato salad on the side. And don't forget their chocolate chip cookie for desert; its loaded!
This isn't just any cinnamon bun place; it truly is gourmet! I've only tried two of the items on the menu so far, but both were exceptional! One was called the Chocolate Razzmatazz and the other was the Strawberry Amaretto. Delish!
33 locals recommend
Cinn City Gourmet Buns & Beignets
1344 Main StThis isn't just any cinnamon bun place; it truly is gourmet! I've only tried two of the items on the menu so far, but both were exceptional! One was called the Chocolate Razzmatazz and the other was the Strawberry Amaretto. Delish!
Not sure if it is still on the menu, but if not I do believe one can still special order it. It's the Blackened Chicken Alfredo pizza. It's made with Alfredo sauce, chicken, diced tomatoes, and spinach. Definitely worth the trip!
113 locals recommend
Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StNot sure if it is still on the menu, but if not I do believe one can still special order it. It's the Blackened Chicken Alfredo pizza. It's made with Alfredo sauce, chicken, diced tomatoes, and spinach. Definitely worth the trip!
Believe me, I know where to find the best desserts. The ice cream here is all made from scratch and is definitely worth the trip to Boonsborro. If you like chocolate, give the Rivermont flavor a try; you won't be disappointed!
7 locals recommend
Mister Goodies Homemade Ice Cream
2367 Colby DriveBelieve me, I know where to find the best desserts. The ice cream here is all made from scratch and is definitely worth the trip to Boonsborro. If you like chocolate, give the Rivermont flavor a try; you won't be disappointed!
Opened back in 1991 and has been a fav of many of the locals for so many years. I have always ordered their fajitas and finished the night with their fried ice cream topped with honey. Oh so good!
6 locals recommend
Bulls Steakhouse
1887 Graves Mill RdOpened back in 1991 and has been a fav of many of the locals for so many years. I have always ordered their fajitas and finished the night with their fried ice cream topped with honey. Oh so good!
This family-owned restaurant has been around for over 40 years. Great Steaks! Great atmosphere! And did I mention dessert? Loved their Chocolate French Silk Pie and Cheesecake with both raspberry and caramel sauces.
20 locals recommend
New London Steak House
4312 New London RdThis family-owned restaurant has been around for over 40 years. Great Steaks! Great atmosphere! And did I mention dessert? Loved their Chocolate French Silk Pie and Cheesecake with both raspberry and caramel sauces.
My preference is the Port Wine Bleu Cheese Burger. Mouth watering! And you must try the Rosemary Parmesan Fries. Never had tried them before coming here, and believe me, these will be my choice from now one! Oh so good!
102 locals recommend
Bootleggers
50 13th StMy preference is the Port Wine Bleu Cheese Burger. Mouth watering! And you must try the Rosemary Parmesan Fries. Never had tried them before coming here, and believe me, these will be my choice from now one! Oh so good!
Chestnut Hill Bakery
5216 Fort AveThis place has been around for years! My favorite is the apple fritter! Always!
Basically the best cookie sandwich EVER! Made with "Grandma's cookie recipe" and local homestead creamery ice cream. (Named changed to Rookie's recently)
26 locals recommend
Mookie's
16129 Forest RdBasically the best cookie sandwich EVER! Made with "Grandma's cookie recipe" and local homestead creamery ice cream. (Named changed to Rookie's recently)
Entertainment for the Fam
A hands-on experience,! A place that makes learning fun! Miniature zip-line and dedicated room just for painting the glass walls are included.
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th StA hands-on experience,! A place that makes learning fun! Miniature zip-line and dedicated room just for painting the glass walls are included.
So much to do here...laser tag, jungle gym, arcade, and rollerskating. Something for everyone!
15 locals recommend
FunQuest family entertainment center
327 Graves Mill RdSo much to do here...laser tag, jungle gym, arcade, and rollerskating. Something for everyone!
Of course there's miniature golf, but also a batting cage, go-carts, and bumper boats outside. Then inside don't forget about their bumper cars, laser tag, and arcade center!
22 locals recommend
Putt-Putt Fun Center (Lynchburg)
8105 Timberlake RdOf course there's miniature golf, but also a batting cage, go-carts, and bumper boats outside. Then inside don't forget about their bumper cars, laser tag, and arcade center!
Yep, you've got it. Lynchburg has their very own baseball team. And if you're lucky, you just might pick a night when they put on a fireworks display!
22 locals recommend
Lynchburg Hillcats
3180 Fort AveYep, you've got it. Lynchburg has their very own baseball team. And if you're lucky, you just might pick a night when they put on a fireworks display!
AMF Lynchburg Lanes
4643 Murray PlFun for the entire family!
If you're looking for something a little more artsy, then this is your place. Choose from so many ceramic options and add your personal touch with paint. All projects are placed in the kiln and ready in a weeks time.
All Fired Up
18478 Forest RdIf you're looking for something a little more artsy, then this is your place. Choose from so many ceramic options and add your personal touch with paint. All projects are placed in the kiln and ready in a weeks time.
Venue Cinemas
901 Lakeside DrA less expensive way to watch movies on the big screen.
Located in River Ridge mall, this theater has all the latest movies available.
30 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas River Ridge Stadium 14
3411 Candlers Mountain RdLocated in River Ridge mall, this theater has all the latest movies available.
Want to go Skiing but its summertime? No problem! This is the place for you! There's snowboarding, skiing and tubing all year round. Practice your moves, improve your skills, or just have fun!
100 locals recommend
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
4000 Candlers Mountain RdWant to go Skiing but its summertime? No problem! This is the place for you! There's snowboarding, skiing and tubing all year round. Practice your moves, improve your skills, or just have fun!
So much fun! Here you can jump and flip till your hearts content. Battle your buddy on the balance beam, play basketball, or play dodgeball. With so many trampolines, you'll kids will be worn out in no time.
20 locals recommend
Jump
3700 Candlers Mountain RdSo much fun! Here you can jump and flip till your hearts content. Battle your buddy on the balance beam, play basketball, or play dodgeball. With so many trampolines, you'll kids will be worn out in no time.
Rise Up Climbing is Central Virginia’s premier indoor rock climbing gym and outdoor guide service. It has more than 6,000 square feet of climbable surface, with 70 lead and toprope climbing routes and 100 boulder problems on vertical, overhung, and slab walls. ~riseupclimbing.com
26 locals recommend
Rise Up Climbing
1225 Church StRise Up Climbing is Central Virginia’s premier indoor rock climbing gym and outdoor guide service. It has more than 6,000 square feet of climbable surface, with 70 lead and toprope climbing routes and 100 boulder problems on vertical, overhung, and slab walls. ~riseupclimbing.com
LaHaye Ice Center is conveniently located just of Rt 460 in Lynchburg at the entrance to Liberty University's campus. The ice center is open to the public and offers skate and equipment rentals on site. Bring the family out and enjoy an day or evening of fun on the ice. LaHaye is an indoor facility so it doesn't matter if its rain or shine, sunny or cloudy, winter, spring, summer or fall! ~virginia.org, liberty.edu/lahayeicecenter/
9 locals recommend
LaHaye Ice Center
1971 University BlvdLaHaye Ice Center is conveniently located just of Rt 460 in Lynchburg at the entrance to Liberty University's campus. The ice center is open to the public and offers skate and equipment rentals on site. Bring the family out and enjoy an day or evening of fun on the ice. LaHaye is an indoor facility so it doesn't matter if its rain or shine, sunny or cloudy, winter, spring, summer or fall! ~virginia.org, liberty.edu/lahayeicecenter/
Our site offers prime viewing for stargazing. See the planets, moon, and stars through the largest telescope in the region, a 24-inch DFM Engineering telescope. The telescope sits one story off the ground, giving you a better view of the sky. Or, enjoy a clear and wide field of view with one of our 8-inch Celestron telescopes. ~liberty.edu
Liberty University Astronomical Observatory
259 Lone Jack RdOur site offers prime viewing for stargazing. See the planets, moon, and stars through the largest telescope in the region, a 24-inch DFM Engineering telescope. The telescope sits one story off the ground, giving you a better view of the sky. Or, enjoy a clear and wide field of view with one of our 8-inch Celestron telescopes. ~liberty.edu
Historical Sites
Listed on the National Historic Landmark, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest was huge plantation and retreat home for America's 3rd President. The edifice's architecture, which is considered a fine example of neo-classical architecture, was designed by Jefferson himself. This architectural wonder is visited by hordes of nationals and tourists who come here to discover tit-bits of the life of the US President during the happy and final days of his life. Archaeological excursions are also taking place at the Poplar Forest. If you are truly interested in history or architecture, then the Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a must visit for you. Check website for details. ~poplarforest.org
90 locals recommend
Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge RdListed on the National Historic Landmark, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest was huge plantation and retreat home for America's 3rd President. The edifice's architecture, which is considered a fine example of neo-classical architecture, was designed by Jefferson himself. This architectural wonder is visited by hordes of nationals and tourists who come here to discover tit-bits of the life of the US President during the happy and final days of his life. Archaeological excursions are also taking place at the Poplar Forest. If you are truly interested in history or architecture, then the Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a must visit for you. Check website for details. ~poplarforest.org
Point of Honor is a historical home that preserves and interprets Lynchburg’s history. Officially built in 1815, Point of Honor is a Federal-style home and part of the Lynchburg Museum System. ~lynchburg.guide.com
58 locals recommend
Point of Honor
112 Cabell StPoint of Honor is a historical home that preserves and interprets Lynchburg’s history. Officially built in 1815, Point of Honor is a Federal-style home and part of the Lynchburg Museum System. ~lynchburg.guide.com
This museum "tells the stories of the closing days of the Civil War, and the beginnings of our country’s journey toward reuniting as Americans." ~acwm.org
19 locals recommend
The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
159 Horseshoe Rd This museum "tells the stories of the closing days of the Civil War, and the beginnings of our country’s journey toward reuniting as Americans." ~acwm.org
Sandusky served as Union Headquarters during the Battle of Lynchburg, however it has seen more than 200 year of local and national history. Though the house was built in the Federal era our restoration and interpretation reflects Sandusky as it appeared 1850-1870. ~historicsandusky.org
9 locals recommend
Historic Sandusky
757 Sandusky DrSandusky served as Union Headquarters during the Battle of Lynchburg, however it has seen more than 200 year of local and national history. Though the house was built in the Federal era our restoration and interpretation reflects Sandusky as it appeared 1850-1870. ~historicsandusky.org
The grounds for the monument take visitors on a archival journey through World War II and the politics and perils that embody the time period. Paying tribute to the men and women who served their country in one of its most dire battles, the D-Day National Memorial creates a solemn atmosphere for veterans and visitors alike to gain insight and learn more about the events that shaped our nation’s and our world’s history. ~dday.org
119 locals recommend
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirThe grounds for the monument take visitors on a archival journey through World War II and the politics and perils that embody the time period. Paying tribute to the men and women who served their country in one of its most dire battles, the D-Day National Memorial creates a solemn atmosphere for veterans and visitors alike to gain insight and learn more about the events that shaped our nation’s and our world’s history. ~dday.org
The Essentials
Literally within walking distance...fresh produce and virtually everything else you need to make your favorite meals.
82 locals recommend
Kroger
15069 Forest RdLiterally within walking distance...fresh produce and virtually everything else you need to make your favorite meals.
CVS Pharmacy
4028 Wards RdLess than a half mile from our home!
Walgreens
5006 Boonsboro RdLess than a half mile from our home
Walmart Supercenter
3227 Old Forest RdAnything you can possibly need under one roof!
Parks and Nature
This is one of our favorite places for a evening walk or bike ride. Shaded, paved trail that leads to downtown Lynchburg. Just beautiful!
123 locals recommend
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
This is one of our favorite places for a evening walk or bike ride. Shaded, paved trail that leads to downtown Lynchburg. Just beautiful!
Views of the James River as well as the famous LOVE sign. Many stop here for some really cute pictures!
77 locals recommend
Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord TurnpikeViews of the James River as well as the famous LOVE sign. Many stop here for some really cute pictures!
Fun day trip! Go there for a picnic, rent some kayaks or canoes, play beach volleyball, or swim in the designated ares. You'll love it!
14 locals recommend
Holliday Lake State Park
2759 State Park RdFun day trip! Go there for a picnic, rent some kayaks or canoes, play beach volleyball, or swim in the designated ares. You'll love it!
Very nice park with swings and slides. Large oak trees shade the perfect area for a picnic. An added bonus is their splash park for the littles ones. Great way to cool off during those hot summer days.
49 locals recommend
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont AveVery nice park with swings and slides. Large oak trees shade the perfect area for a picnic. An added bonus is their splash park for the littles ones. Great way to cool off during those hot summer days.
So much to do here! Go small and just head to the beach area to swim and splash around or Go BIG and rent a boat to zoom around the over 20,000 acre lake! You are sure to have an exciting day!
91 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake
So much to do here! Go small and just head to the beach area to swim and splash around or Go BIG and rent a boat to zoom around the over 20,000 acre lake! You are sure to have an exciting day!
"McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail is a 7.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Salem, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. This is a slow and steady climb to the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail."
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic Trail"McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail is a 7.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Salem, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. This is a slow and steady climb to the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail."
This is a steep climb, but only 1.5 miles to the top making it doable for most. The views are breathtaking and well worth it.
24 locals recommend
Sharp Top Mountain
This is a steep climb, but only 1.5 miles to the top making it doable for most. The views are breathtaking and well worth it.
This park has lots to offer: Tennis courts, 7 multipurpose fields, a basketball court, moderate mountain bike trails, a Disc golf course, playground and picnic shelters. So grab a blanket, pick up some Subway sandwiches on the way and enjoy a fun-filled day at the park.
47 locals recommend
Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek LnThis park has lots to offer: Tennis courts, 7 multipurpose fields, a basketball court, moderate mountain bike trails, a Disc golf course, playground and picnic shelters. So grab a blanket, pick up some Subway sandwiches on the way and enjoy a fun-filled day at the park.
Shop till you drop!
Homemade products: gifts, crafts, baked goods as well as fresh local produce (in season). You'll love it!
101 locals recommend
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StHomemade products: gifts, crafts, baked goods as well as fresh local produce (in season). You'll love it!
Included are Belk, JC Penny's, TJ Max, Victoria Secrets, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, and New York & Company.
36 locals recommend
River Ridge Mall
3405 Candlers Mountain RdIncluded are Belk, JC Penny's, TJ Max, Victoria Secrets, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, and New York & Company.
Kohl's Lynchburg
225 Simons RunOld Navy - with Curbside Pickup
225B Simons RunBed Bath & Beyond
4026 Wards RdRack Room Shoes
4026 Wards RdBest Buy
4024 Wards RdMichaels
4026 Wards RdHobby Lobby
2315 Wards RdDee's Hallmark Shop
4026 Wards RdGivens Books & Little Dickens
2236 Lakeside DrBarnes & Noble
Wards RoadPier 1
4024-B Wards RdBath & Body Works
3405 Candlers Mountain RdTarget
4028 Wards Rd