Scholastic Sports Guide CITY OF LYNCHBURG Office Of Economic Development & Tourism
LYH CHEERS FOR YOU!
Table of Contents Map
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Lodging Options
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Team Friendly Restaurants
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Transportation
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Activities
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We welcome all athletes, fans, spectators, and event organizers to Lynchburg, Virginia for your upcoming sporting event. LYH proudly stands as the premier sports destination on the East Coast, and we have the medals to prove it. Our City has hosted esteemed events such as the Virginia 10 Miler, the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, the 2019 State Games of America, the Atlantic Lacrosse Conference Tournament, just to name a few. In LYH we understand the importance of bringing athletes and sporting events to our City and the positive impact they bring with them. With over 20,000 college students in the City, our colleges and universities welcome in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to their sports facilities and campuses. LYH is truly a city that has established itself as a sports hub worth exploring. Our you’re visiting our picturesque, strollable city, you’ll discover a destination with a vital sense of its past and a growing contemporary energy, and we’re here to share it with you! In this guide, you will find our top recommendations on the best accommodations, dining, and recreational options to streamline your trip planning process for your sports team. No matter where your journey in LYH takes you, rest assured that we extend our heartfelt affection to all who visit. Your time in Lynchburg is bound to be nothing short of unforgettable, and we are here to cheer you on every step of the way! LYH loves you!
T O CHAR LO T T E SV ILLE , NELSO N C OU NTY, I-64 & I-81
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Sweet Briar College Florence Elston Inn & Conference Center (Sweet Briar, VA)
Virginia Episcopal School
VES Rd.
BUS 501
Boonsboro Shopping Center
501
The Village Courts Shopping Center
TO B LU E R IDGE PARK WAY & I-81
Maier Museum of Art
H Virginia Baptist
Packet Boat Marshall Randolph College Rivermont Avenue Shops
Hospital
BUS 501
Miller-Claytor House Riverside Park
Academy Center of the Arts
501
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Point of Honor
Peak’s View Park
Awareness Garden James River Heritage Trail
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Lynchburg Regional Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum Business Alliance
Lynchburg General Hospital
BUS 501
Amazement Square
Legacy Museum
Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark BUS 210 Lynchburg Grand Hotel 29 House of Riverfront Park Lydia The Virginian Hotel Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center
Acorn Hill Lodge & Spa
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Fresh Market Station
University of Lynchburg
Econo Lodge
Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum Virginia University of Lynchburg
TO AP P O MAT T OX
Fort Early
Appomattox Court House
501
National Historical Park
Historic Sandusky & Civil War Center
Local Wineries
BUS 460 BUS 29
Quaker Meeting House
Graves Mill Shopping Center
WoodSpring Suites
501
Jamerson YMCA
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (enter)
Presbyterian Cemetery
BUS Spring Hill 460 Cemetery City Stadium
221
Monument Terrace, Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Services
Miller Park
Ivy Creek Park
TO BED FORD
Downtown YMCA
Amtrak/ Greyhound
E.C. Glass High School
Centra College of Nursing
Forest Plaza West Shopping Center
The Shops at Wyndhurst
Heritage High School Timberlake Plaza
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Wards Crossing
Wards Crossing West Shopping Center
BUS 29
TO PAT R ICK HE NRY ’S R E D HILL
Sleep Inn Thomas Road Baptist Church
SeaQuest
Central Virginia Community College
BUS 460
460
501
River Ridge Mall
Residence Inn
501
Eastside Suites
501 Courtyard by Marriott
Kirkley Hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites
Baymont Inn & Suites Quality Inn Holiday Inn Express Microtel
BUS 501
Candlers Station Super 8
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Extended Stay America Fairfield Inn & Suites National Civil War Chaplains Museum Liberty University Homewood Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
Tru by Hilton
BUS 460
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460 29
Waterlick Plaza
SpringHill Suites Hampton Inn & Suites Comfort Inn & Suites
Lynchburg Regional Airport
TO BED FORD National D-Day Memorial
TO DANVILLE
TO R O A NOKE & I-81 Timberlake Motel
Streets & Major Roads Lynchburg, Virginia C I T Y V I E W
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Lynchburg Visitor Services 901 Court Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 1-800-732-5821 lynchburgvirginia.org
LODGING OPTIONS Amenities Complimentary Breakfast
On-site Catering
Airport Shuttle
Meeting Space
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
Fitness Center
Bus Parking
WiFi
Bella Vista Hotel & Suites 2900 Candlers Mountain Road 434-237-6333 Bella Vista Hotel & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg 4640 Murray Place 434-846-7900 Courtyard Lynchburg
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University 3777 Candlers Mountain Road 434-845-1700 Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg 4025 Wards Road 434-239-3006 Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg
Holiday Inn Express 5600 Seminole Avenue 434-237-7771 Holiday Inn Express Lynchburg
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynchburg 4021 Wards Road 434-333-6828 Homewood Suites Lynchburg
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty University 3320 Candlers Mountain Road 434-509-4150 La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lynchburg Grand Hotel 601 Main Street 434-528-2500 Lynchburg Grand Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg 5704 Seminole Avenue 434-239-2300 Microtel Inn & Suites
Quality Inn Lynchburg near University 5604 Seminole Avenue 434-237-2704 Quality Inn Lynchburg
Sleep Inn Lynchburg - University Area & Hwy 460 3620 Candlers Mountain Road 434-846-6900 Sleep Inn Lynchburg
TRU by Hilton Lynchburg 650 Simons Run 434-772-1610
Home2 Suites Lynchburg 542 Simons Run 877-646-6302 Opens 2024
Comfort Inn & Suites Lynchburg Airport - University Area 15001 Wards Road 434-266-6022
The Virginian Hotel, Curio by Hilton 712 Church Street 434-329-3200
Craddock Terry Hotel, Tribute Portfolio Hotel 1312 Commerce Street 434-455-1500
Springhill Suites Lynchburg/Airport University 15171 Wards Road 434-237-5848
Hampton Inn & Suites 3600 Liberty Mountain Drive 434-608-1224
TEAM FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS $ = Under $10 CAT = Catering
$$ = $11-$30
FF = Fast Food
$$$ = $31-$60
GF = Gluten Free VEG = Vegetarian Options
Golden Corral - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 4005 Wards Road 434-832-6440 www.goldencorral.com
McAlisters Deli - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 717 Wards Ferry Road 434-439-4310 www.mcalistersdeli.com
Cracker Barrel - $$, CAT, VEG 3820 Wards Road 434-582-1940 www.crackerbarrel.com
Buffalo Wild Wings - $$, CAT 3812 Wards Road 434-237-8111 www.buffalowildwings.com
Charley’s - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 707 Graves Mill Road 434-237-5988 www.charleysonline.com Depot Grille - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 10 9th Street 434-846-4464 www.depotgrille.com
Jersey Mikes Sub - $, FF • 3919 Wards Road, Suite C 434-852-1300 •
8000 Timberlake Road, Suite C 434-810-6711
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3901 Old Forest Road, Suice 105C 434-385-8100
Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria - $$, VEG 4018 Wards Road 434-455-4338 www.vinnysitaliangrill.com
Tropical Smoothie Cafe - $, FF 7701 Timberlake Road 434-239-8767 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Chick-fil-a - $, FF 4003 Wards Road 434-239-2557
Food Hall @ River Ridge 3405 Candlers Mountain Road
2305 Wards Road 434-238-7678 Chipotle - $, FF, CAT • 4010 Wards Road, Suite A 434-237-6931 •
7920 Timberlake Road 434-771-5722
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3901 Old Forest Road, #101 434-385-0328
Macado’s - $$, CAT, VEG 3744 Candlers Mountain Road 434-845-6464 www.macados.net Mission BBQ - $$, FF, CAT 3911 Wards Road 434-252-2508 www.mission-bbq.com
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Mein Bowl Asian Market - $$, FF, VEG Zaza Stonefire Pizza - $$, FF, GF, VEG Grounded Hand Crafted Burgers - $$,FF, GF, VEG Chick-Fil-A - $$, FF, GF Farmers Garden - $$, FF, VEG
Logans Roadhouse - $$, GF, VEG 4046 Wards Road 434-832-0377 O-Charley’s - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 4042 Wards Road 434-832-8282 www.ocharleys.com Olive Garden - $$, CAT, GF, VEG 4038 Wards Road 434-237-4395 www.olivegarden.com Choice Hibachi Buffet - $$ 2623 Wards Road 434-239-0588
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT COMPANY Lynchburg Regional Airport
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
350 Terminal Drive
www.flylyh.com
PHONE NUMBER
WEBSITE
CHARTERS COMPANY Abbott Bus Lines
540-343-1133
www.abbottbus.com
A Goff Limo & Bus Company
434-979-5466
www.agofflimo.com
CAR RENTALS COMPANY
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
WEBSITE
National Car Rental
350 Terminal Drive
434-239-5785
www.nationalcar.com
Avis
350 Terminal Drive
434-239-9826
www.avis.com
Budget
350 Terminal Drive
434-237-5626
www.budget.com
2100 Wards Road
434-237- 5656
3913 Old Forest Road
434-385-4880
350 Terminal Drive
434-204-3472
3826 Old Forest Road
434-201-2225
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz
www.enterprise.com
www.hertz.com
ACTIVITIES Rise Up Climbing 1225 Church Street 434-845-7625 www.riseupclimbing.com Get Air Lynchburg 3700 Candlers Mountain Road 434-208-1191 www.getairsports.com/lynchburg Regal Cinemas River Ridge 3411 Candlers Mountain Road 844-462-7342 www.regmovies.com SeaQuest Lynchburg 3405 Candlers Mountain Road 434-237-5888 www.visitseaquest.com/lynchburgLYH Lynchburg Museum System 901 Court Street 434-455-6226 www.lynchburgmuseum.org
Putt-Putt Fun Center 8105 Timberlake Road 434-237-7888 www.puttputt.com/lynchburg-va One Way Out Lynchburg Escape Room 2264 Lakeside Drive 434-329-7329 www.lynchburgescape.com AMF Lynchburg Lanes 4643 Murray Place 434-528-2695 www.amf.com/location/amf-lynchburg-lanes Venue Cinemas 901 Lakeside Drive 434-845-2398 www.venuemovies.com Amazement Square 27 9th Street 434-845-1888 www.amazementsquare.org
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