Guidebook for Amherst County & Surrounding

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Guidebook for Amherst County & Surrounding

Food scene

Good Italian Food, a local favorite.
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Vitos Pizza Bar & Grill
188 Richmond Hwy
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Good Italian Food, a local favorite.
Small place with a big craft beer selection and very good burgers and sandwiches. It can get crowded, so calling in an order to go might be a good option.
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The Filling Station
102 Lexington Turnpike
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Small place with a big craft beer selection and very good burgers and sandwiches. It can get crowded, so calling in an order to go might be a good option.
Mexican food
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El Mariachi Mexican Food
37 Tanbark Plaza
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Mexican food
One of 2 La Lacarreta less than 2 minutes apart, Its the most popular Restaurant in the county.
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La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
4678 S Amherst Hwy
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One of 2 La Lacarreta less than 2 minutes apart, Its the most popular Restaurant in the county.
This is where all the locals meet up. Live music some nights. The food is good, but lately service has been slow, so don’t go here if your in a hurry.
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The Briar Patch Restaurant
883 S Main St
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This is where all the locals meet up. Live music some nights. The food is good, but lately service has been slow, so don’t go here if your in a hurry.
One of 2 La Lacarreta less than 2 minutes apart, Its the most popular Restaurant in the county.
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La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
4678 S Amherst Hwy
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One of 2 La Lacarreta less than 2 minutes apart, Its the most popular Restaurant in the county.
There are lots of good places to eat in downtown Lynchburg, This is the one we end up eating at the most.
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Depot Grille
10 9th St
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There are lots of good places to eat in downtown Lynchburg, This is the one we end up eating at the most.
Little pie shop just up the road. Featured by Southern Living and PBS for their awesome pies.
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Woodruff's Cafe and Pie Shop
3297 Elon Rd
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Little pie shop just up the road. Featured by Southern Living and PBS for their awesome pies.
Enjoy a rolled ice cream, or one of the other treats on the menu. You can’t go wrong. Near the black water creek trails for a nice walk.
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MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson St
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Enjoy a rolled ice cream, or one of the other treats on the menu. You can’t go wrong. Near the black water creek trails for a nice walk.
Laid back, great food and a large selection of craft beer on tap. Oysters, and seafood, burgers and sandwiches.
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The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson St
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Laid back, great food and a large selection of craft beer on tap. Oysters, and seafood, burgers and sandwiches.
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Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson St
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Bootleggers
50 13th St
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RA Bistro
1344 Main St
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Shoemakers
1312 Commerce St
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Good bbq joint to drop in if you are over the mountain towards Natural Bridge or the Safari Park
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JJ's Meat Shak
1607 Magnolia Ave
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Good bbq joint to drop in if you are over the mountain towards Natural Bridge or the Safari Park
Biscuitville
4712 South Amherst Highway
What A Blessing Bakery
195 Ambriar Plaza
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Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats
1008B Commerce St
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I Have not been here yet, but I have heard good things. They locally sourced as much of their food as they can, including Morris Orchard peaches on occasion. Call ahead for reservations.
Bonfire Smokehouse & Whisky Bar
188 South Main Street
I Have not been here yet, but I have heard good things. They locally sourced as much of their food as they can, including Morris Orchard peaches on occasion. Call ahead for reservations.
If your looking for an upscale steakhouse this is it. Go to their website to make reservations ahead of time.
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William & Henry Steakhouse
712 Church St
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If your looking for an upscale steakhouse this is it. Go to their website to make reservations ahead of time.
Hidden gem for steak and seafood. Call ahead as seating is limited. No kids menu, but my daughter loves the Mac n cheese.
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Mountain Mama's
632 Front St
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Hidden gem for steak and seafood. Call ahead as seating is limited. No kids menu, but my daughter loves the Mac n cheese.

Entertainment & Activities

Great place to take kids, loaded with educational activities, and slides. They will have a blast.
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Amazement Square
27 9th St
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Great place to take kids, loaded with educational activities, and slides. They will have a blast.
Kids will enjoy riding through the safari Park and feeding the animals. There is also a zoo area to walk through and see more animals. My daughter liked the bird enclosure, where the birds can eat from your had from seed sticks you purchase.
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弗吉尼亚野生动物园
229 Safari Ln
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Kids will enjoy riding through the safari Park and feeding the animals. There is also a zoo area to walk through and see more animals. My daughter liked the bird enclosure, where the birds can eat from your had from seed sticks you purchase.
This is Us, You will be staying on the Farm.
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Morris Orchard
226 Tobacco Row Ln
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This is Us, You will be staying on the Farm.
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SeaQuest Lynchburg
3405 Candlers Mountain Rd
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Craft Beverage

Loose Shoe is a small Craft Brewery Located in the town of Amherst. Friendly staff, Good Service and Good Beer. They also keep a their non-alcoholic Root Beer on tap.
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company
198 Ambriar Plaza
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Loose Shoe is a small Craft Brewery Located in the town of Amherst. Friendly staff, Good Service and Good Beer. They also keep a their non-alcoholic Root Beer on tap.
Blue Mountain Barrel house allows you to sip beer at their main production facility. Food Truck serving a selection from the Blue mountain brewery restaurant is there seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Blue Mountain Barrel House
495 Cooperative Way
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Blue Mountain Barrel house allows you to sip beer at their main production facility. Food Truck serving a selection from the Blue mountain brewery restaurant is there seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Lazy Days Winery
1351 N Amherst Hwy
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Rebec Vineyards
2229 N Amherst Hwy
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Ankida Ridge Vineyards
1304 Franklin Creek Rd
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Virginia Distillery Co.
299 Eades Ln
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Microbrewery in the town of Amherst.
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company
198 Ambriar Plaza
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Microbrewery in the town of Amherst.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
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Albemarle Ciderworks makes dry ciders using traditional cider apples. They are similar to what the Thomas Jefferson would have been familiar with.
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Albemarle CiderWorks
2545 Rural Ridge Ln
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Albemarle Ciderworks makes dry ciders using traditional cider apples. They are similar to what the Thomas Jefferson would have been familiar with.
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run
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Hikes and Trails

There are many opportunities to explore nature in the area, here are a few hikes and trails that may be of interest.
Visit the Natural Bridge a Historic Landmark.
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自然桥州立公园
6477 S Lee Hwy
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Visit the Natural Bridge a Historic Landmark.
Devils Marbleyard is an easy hike in that opens up to a hillside of large boulders. It is an interesting place to explore and for photos.
Devil's Marbleyard Trail
Devil's Marbleyard Trail
Devils Marbleyard is an easy hike in that opens up to a hillside of large boulders. It is an interesting place to explore and for photos.
Nice area for a walk before or after dinner in downtown Lynchburg.
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Blackwater Creek Natural Area
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Nice area for a walk before or after dinner in downtown Lynchburg.
Walking bridge across the James river, connects to the Appalachian trail. It is a neat place to explore and a can be a quick stop. The parking area is often full though.
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James River Foot Bridge
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Walking bridge across the James river, connects to the Appalachian trail. It is a neat place to explore and a can be a quick stop. The parking area is often full though.
Walking trail through an old railroad tunnel.
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
215 Afton Depot Ln
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Walking trail through an old railroad tunnel.
Easy walk down and around otter creek and lake.
Otter Lake Loop Trail
Easy walk down and around otter creek and lake.
Nice place for a walk or bike ride across the James River after dinner in Downtown Lynchburg.
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珀西瓦尔岛自然区
1600 Concord Turnpike
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Nice place for a walk or bike ride across the James River after dinner in Downtown Lynchburg.
Flat trail on an old railroad bed. Easy walk or bike ride for kids.
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Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Piney River Trail Head
3124 Patrick Henry Hwy
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Flat trail on an old railroad bed. Easy walk or bike ride for kids.
This is one of the more popular hikes around. It is 3.6 miles trail winds up the mountain with views of the tallest series of falls east of the Mississippi. It is a long sloping waterfall.
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Crabtree Falls
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This is one of the more popular hikes around. It is 3.6 miles trail winds up the mountain with views of the tallest series of falls east of the Mississippi. It is a long sloping waterfall.
Popular hike up sharp top mountain from the Peaks of Otter. This is a steep hike with great views at the top. Peaks of Otter Lodge restaurant is at the bottom of the mountain.
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Sharp Top Mountain Trailhead
Sheep Creek Road
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Popular hike up sharp top mountain from the Peaks of Otter. This is a steep hike with great views at the top. Peaks of Otter Lodge restaurant is at the bottom of the mountain.

Essentials

Groceries
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Food Lion
4925 Boonsboro Rd
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Walmart Supercenter
3227 Old Forest Rd
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