Things to Do in Lynchburg
Right outside your door…
Your Lynchburg apartment is located in a vibrant city with a rich history and a bright future. Lynchburg is a community with outstanding public education, including one of the top school systems in the state, as well as five public/private colleges and universities. Your apartment in Lynchburg provides a variety of cultural and recreation opportunities: 12 parks, 24 playgrounds, eight community centers, an Olympic-size pool, 34 tennis courts, and 26 baseball diamonds. The Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Trail offer fantastic hiking, or you can swim and boat on Smith Mountain Lake. You can even ski at nearby Wintergreen Resort! Life at the Vistas Apartments in Lynchburg, Virginia, allows you to enjoy the best the area has to offer!
Upcoming Events in Lynchburg
We invite you to check out Lynchburg’s upcoming events:
Lynchburg Community Market
The Lynchburg Community Market offers the very best products from the region, including farmers, artisans, crafters, restaurants, and more!
Y2K Flashback Dance Party
Relive the Y2K era with throwback hits, nostalgic vibes, and dancing at the Academy Center of the Arts’ Y2K Dance Party.
Amherst County Fair
Celebrate the Amherst County Fair with rides, live music, family entertainment, contests, livestock, exhibits, and fun for all ages.
Endless Options…
Are you looking for something in Lynchburg, Virginia? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re into music, food, art, or outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone in the River City. Living at the Vistas at Dreaming Creek puts all of this just steps outside your door. Discover everything that Lynchburg has to offer:
Dining in Lynchburg
Living in your apartment in Lynchburg has so many benefits, and one of the most obvious is the outstanding food, from gourmet to country kitchen. World-class chefs have access to the bountiful produce and fresh farm meat, and poultry, and use those ingredients to create dishes that have made Lynchburg, Virginia, a culinary destination. The abundance of farm-to-table products in Lynchburg near The Vistas Apartments makes it possible for you to be an amazing chef in your own apartment as well! Lynchburg’s excellent butcher shops, farm-fresh produce markets, and even artisan chocolates and coffees are all easy to find to add to your table. From local to exotic, it’s all within your reach at the Vistas Apartments in Lynchburg! Below is a sampling of the many wonderful dining and market choices available in Lynchburg:
- Anderson’s Country Market
- Benjamin’s Great Cows & Crabs
- Biscuitville
- Blondie’s Catering
- Bull’s Steakhouse
- The Briar Patch
- Charley’s
- The Dahlia
- The Depot Grille
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
- The Farm Basket
- Good Taste Chinese
- Grains of Sense
- Harbor Inn Seafood
- Hot & Cold Café
- Iron & Ale
- Isabella’s Italian Trattoria
- King’s Island
- Koto’s Japanese Steakhouse
- La Villa
- Logan’s Roadhouse
- Macado’s
- Magnolia Foods
- Market at Main
- Mikado Express
- Milan Indian Cuisine
- Milano’s Italian Restaurant
- Mi Patron
- Moe’s Southwest Café
- The Muse Coffee Company
- The Neighbors Place
- Poke-e-Joe’s BBQ
- Shaker’s
- Shoemaker’s American Grille
- Ty Thai Cuisine
- Upper Crust Pizza Company
- Wasabi
- Waterstone Pizza
- Yoder’s Farm
Shopping in Lynchburg
Your Lynchburg apartment places you in a unique shopping environment. The small-town spirit is still very much a part of the Lynchburg community, with shops that represent this. Friendly merchants and a variety of shopping choices make Lynchburg the perfect place to look for furnishings for your apartment, a special gift, or that special something you just can’t find anywhere else. Lynchburg shopping near The Vistas Apartments includes everything from quaint small-town hobby shops to high-end clothing and furniture stores. Lynchburg offers a diverse array of choices that allow you to get exactly what you want when you go out shopping. This is the place to make the most of the good life. You’ll want to experience Lynchburg shopping for yourself from your Vistas Lynchburg Apartment. Below is a list of suggestions to help you get started.
- Anderson’s Country Market
- Angler’s Lane
- Beeswax Candle Company
- Bittersweet
- Bookshop on The Avenue
- Boonsboro Shopping Center
- Buzzard’s Roost
- F & L Market
- The Farm Basket
- Givens Books
- The Golden Honey
- High Peak Sportswear
- L. Oppleman Pawn
- Lancaster Galleries
- Lexie and Lee
- Lynchburg Community Market
- Kathryn’s Flowers
- Meanwhile Back on the Farm
- Mission Thrift
- Moyanne
- Quilted Expressions
- River Ridge Mall
- Riverside Runners
- The Silver Thistle
- Wild Grove Florals
- Windsor
Lynchburg Culture & Recreation
If you’re looking for a city that offers both culture and recreation in abundance, then Lynchburg, Virginia, is the place to be! Rich in art galleries, theaters, parks, and more, one could easily spend days exploring all that Lynchburg has to offer. We invite you to use these links to Lynchburg recreation and culture sites to plan your exploration – there are so many choices!
- Amazement Square
- Apocaplyse Brewing Company
- Awareness Garden
- Bedford Wine Trail
- Blue Ridge Lacrosse Club
- Bower Center for the Arts
- Central Virginia United Soccer Club
- Challenged Sports Exchange
- Girls on the Run
- Healthy Kids Running Series
- Lazy Days Winery
- Lynchburg Centers
- Lynchburg Little League Baseball
- Lynchburg Parks & Recreation
- Lynchburg Parks
- Lynchburg Trails
- Jones Memorial Library
- Natural Bridge Historic Hotel
- Omniterrum
- Opera on the James
- Percival’s Island
- Riverviews Artspace
Historic Sites in Lynchburg
Lynchburg has been one of the most important cities in our country’s history, providing numerous opportunities to step into the past and learn about our origins and our past. Discover historic homes and buildings, museums and archives, Civil War locations and battlefields, and many more historic sites in and around Lynchburg.
Annual Events in Lynchburg
Explore all the events Lynchburg has to offer! This city provides something for everyone with fairs, food festivals, concerts, art shows, parades, events, recreational opportunities, and much more.
- Amherst County Fair
- Art in the Park
- Batteau Festival
- Central Virginia Ballet Performance
- Children’s Holiday Festival
- Clay Festival
- Day at the Point Fall Festival
- Festival of Gardening in Lynchburg
- Fireworks on the Riverfront
- First Fridays Lynchburg
- Gem and Mineral Show
- Historic Garden Week: Lynchburg
- Holiday Maker’s Market
- Independence Day at Red Hill
- International Festival
- Lynchburg Art Festival
- Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival
- Lynchburg Christmas Parade
- Lynchburg Community Market
- Lynchburg Easter Egg Hunts
- Lynchburg Turkey Trot
- Lynchburg Wine & Music Festival
- Maker Faire Lynchburg
- Miriam’s House Annual Luncheon
- Oktoberfest at Devil’s Backbone
- Poplar Forest Holiday Candlelight Tours
- Relay for Life
- Shrimpfest
- Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival
- Tacky Christmas Light Tours
- Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Events & Activities in Lynchburg
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What residents are saying...
Akwanwa E.
I would love to thank the Vistas at Dreaming Creek team for providing such comfortable, warm, top-notch, and excellent services to my family and I throughout our stay there. This place was truly our first home… I have no complaints whatsoever, maintenance people are always there in a timely manner when we put in our requests, free gym, free pool, free parking, free stuffs at the office sometimes and convenient location. We really and truly miss our first home. Best place to live and start a family. Very quiet, breath of fresh air, birds chirping (loved it). Special thanks to Pam! If we decide to rent again, we will definitely come back again. The Vistas at Dreaming Creek is the best place to live.
