Scholastic Sports Guide

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

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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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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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