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Lynchburg, VA is a beautiful city located in Central Virginia. With its rolling hills and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg provides an idyllic setting for hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The city is also home to numerous historical sites such as the Old City Cemetery and the restored Miller-Claytor House. For those looking for a more modern experience, there are multiple restaurants featuring local cuisine, museums highlighting the area's history, and art galleries showcasing works from local artists. There's something for everyone in Lynchburg!
The reviews of Lynchburg are overwhelmingly positive. People love its scenic beauty and abundance of activities for all ages. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or want to explore the rich history of the area, Lynchburg has something to offer. Locals appreciate how easy it is to get around town and that there are plenty of things to do without having to leave the city limits. Shopping centers full of locally owned stores make it easy to find unique gifts and souvenirs that capture the spirit of this Virginia town. All in all, Lynchburg is a great place to live or visit!
based on 30 ReviewsGet to know Lynchburg with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lynchburg
Lynchburg Sucks - 8/22/2021
Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't even know how to use a round about. There's next to nothing for adults to do. Most things are geared for kids & college students. The people *tend to be* very conservative, very "Christian", narrow minded, clique-ish, arrogant, ignorant, unwelcoming, & self righteous. If you don't grow up w/ them, they the don't want you. I have no friends here. It's rare to see people from different ethnic, religious, & financial backgrounds together in public, interacting by choice. These people act very entitled. They're not as friendly as they try to make themselves out to be. Don't let them fool you. Traffic is a disaster when college students are here. As soon as I can, I'm leaving & not looking back. I HATE this place. It's boring, depressing, & a dead end.
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Charming But Intolerant - 3/17/2020
There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's Liberty University with 13,000 very conservative students, faculty and administration. This makes for a pretty intolerant atmosphere. Do not consider moving here if you're
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I don’t recommend moving here - 11/28/2019
Our family of six moved to Lynchburg 13&1/2 years ago. I have tried my very best to fit in here and being but it has been a very difficult place to come in as a newcomer. Most of the people in this town have been here their whole lives and they’re very exclusive. If they don’t know you they don’t let you in. The reason they don’t want you in is because they already have their group of friends they’ve had for years and they don’t need or want anyone more. In order to stay in their lives you have to stay in the group. They may wave and smile around here a lot this is true but that is all and you get no closer than the surface. I’ve never met so many judgmental fault finding people as I have here.As you can see the locals are defensive and can’t see the forest for the trees. People in general here don’t know how to drive, many are very slow bc they have no lives or anywhere to get to. It is too ingrown. Grow up
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What Happened to This Nice Little Town? - 6/8/2017
What happened to this city? It used to be such a quaint and friendly place. The environment has changed drastically and radically from a warm and caring populace to a punitive and restrictive populace. The majority of businesses in this town are customer-oriented, yet, no one is able to, or wants to service anyone. There is always a reason why someone can't do something. You're not safe on the roads because people won't follow the rules. Giving a signal before passing or changing lanes does not require a Ph.D., people. The food used to be top-notch, but nowadays, the fast food places are filthy and the food is quite nasty. You can't go to any outdoor events because you're told you can't park (but they want your money), and you can't enjoy outdoor events because every last person in this town smokes, which causes migraines and secondary lung disease. You can't go to the movies because like every store in Lynchburg, there is only one cashier. If you want to see a movie, if would be
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Nowhere near recovering - 3/5/2017
In General Lynchburg does not have many opportunities. The professional occupations pay a dollar or 2 above minimum wage and then try to guilt you in to staying. Many companies have come and gone and the jobs that are replacing them are worse. There used to be a dollar theater which has closed. There also use to be another theater in the plaza area which closed about a decade ago. The major employer in the area is actually Liberty University which is extremely difficult to get a job through. There is high turnover for almost every business in the area. Some companies have fired employees and then hired them back as contractors so they could avoid paying benefits and still pay the same amount. The other major businesses in a 20 mile radius are also on the verge of closing. Harris Corporation has had a few layoffs since 2008. Genworth has closed and replaced by two other companies. The mall is on the verge of being empty and being transformed into whatever the university wants to do
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Wanting Something Better - 5/7/2014
I grew up in rural Minnesota, went to a Junior College in North Dakota, moved to Miami for five years and worked, After that, I moved to New York City for work and lived there for four years, and ended up in Fort Lauderdale to raise my family. We are still here twenty-two years later but have such a want to live and work in Lynchburg to put my special needs son through the law school at Liberty University. My neighborhood has changed so much that the day i was moving my son to FAU last fall for his first year, I was almost killed from a hit and run incident very close from my home. I don't care about people saying that Lynchburg is for religious people. If anyone stops and takes the time to do the research necessary before making a move, they will see that people of faith are generally happier, healthier and more giving. In order to be employable, you need to be a well-rounded person. It may be true that the wages are lower, but the cost of living is lower.
Living in the extreme
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Lynchburg - 12/25/2012
I will make it simple for everyone to follow:
The good--plenty of places to eat for a smaller city, the mountains are nice, a handful of great people
The bad--most of the people I encountered are fake, there are politics where it concerns jobs (hidden, but can be found), crime is a bit high for this size city (being from NY, Lynchburg has more crime, pro-rated, than Ronkonkoma, LI, NY--where I grew up), weather is very erratic, economy is weak, but the prices are a bit higher than should be here (lies come when being asked)
To be fair, it is not the worst place in the world to raise a family, as long as you understand what comes with a small city (approx. 72,000
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Quality of life in Lynchburg, VA - 7/18/2012
Lynchburg is beautiful with many good people. However, having lived there for nearly three years, I was very, very happy to leave. For the most part, Lynchburgers fear diversity and change. While it may be a good place to raise children for some, we found the prevailing racism, homophobia, and intolerance to be a challenge for raising children who will eventually leave home and enter the world beyond the Central Virginia region. We wanted our children to have the best start we could give them. Unfortunately, in our opinion, Lynchburg was not the place to do that.
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Lynchburg is a great place to live! - 1/19/2012
I've lived in Lynchburg now for 12 years and there have been alot of changes for the good. There is so much to do here and it's a great place to live. Anyone who says otherwise is someone who would be unhappy wherever they lived. We have great restaurants live Olive Garden, Neighbors Place, The Craddock Terry, The Depot Grille, Waterstone Pizza, Panera Bread, and more coming. Target now is a super store with a full grocery store. The Blackwater Creek trails near the city are awesome. Peaksview Park has tennis courts, basketball, mountain bike trails, frisbee golf course, many baseball and soccer fields. Liberty University has some awesome mountain bike trails, SnowFlex is something that people come to from all over the east coast for year-round snowboarding and skiing, the lodge up there has a stunning view with a fireplace and cozy couches. we have nice schools, libraries, we have the Lynchburg Orchestra, several music stores, we have ice skating and hockey games. The Dollar Theatre
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