About Lynchburg, VA
Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the City of Lynchburg, an energetic and dynamic community in the Heart of Central Virginia.
Lynchburg boasts an outstanding city school system, well-known colleges, including Lynchburg College, Randolph College and Liberty University, and a robust economy. In addition, various gourmet and international dining attractions plus a nationally-recognized healthcare system make Lynchburg an exciting, yet comfortable, place to live.
From hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, boating on the James River or at nearby Smith Mountain Lake, visiting Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and Civil War battlefields, and attending culturally diverse events spanning all type of ethnicities and artistic interests – all of these attractions and more are waiting for you in Lynchburg, where there is something for everyone.
Sports and recreation are important to the area. Our home minor-league baseball team, the Lynchburg Hillcats, play regularly at the City Stadium. Join runners in the Virginia Ten Miler, ride your bicycle along the Blackwater Creek Trail, try skating at the LaHaye Ice Center or brave the new Snowflex attraction at LU!
Lynchburg is a welcoming environment to people with established ties here, as well as those new to the city. All types of affordable housing are available; from newly-created neighborhoods to refurbished lofts in the Historic Downtown area. Charming older and restored homes, new construction, town homes, condos – Lynchburg has it all, and it’s waiting for you.
Welcome home to Lynchburg- a place to live, a place to laugh, a place to love.
