Voted one of the top places to live by Money Magazine, Lynchburg is an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family. Long recognized for its beauty and pleasant climate, Thomas Jefferson praised the area saying "In point of soil, climate...and good neighborhood I think it the finest part of Virginia."

The city of Lynchburg has a rich history and reputation as a hub of local commerce and religion. The city was founded in the 1760s when John Lynch ran a ferry across the James River, creating a route to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spared most of the destruction of the Civil War, Lynchburg still hosts a variety of historic homes. Among them are Thomas Jefferson's summer home, Poplar Forest, a Union army headquarters, and one of the original Quaker meeting halls.

Today, Lynchburg has a thriving high-tech manufacturing sector, terrific educational opportunities and a small town, friendly feel that belies its size.

Find out more about Lynchburg below, with links to:

• Lynchburg Area Snapshot
  Bottom-line thumbnails on area climate, cost of living, and other data.
   
• Lynchburg Area Schools
  Lynchburg schools and educational opportunities.
   
• City and County Governments
  Government information for Lynchburg City and surrounding counties.
   
• Area Attractions and Entertainment
  Movies, museums, and other things to do and see.
   
• Media and News
  Area news and media outlets.
   
• Lynchburg Area Maps
  Local maps and guides.
   
• Useful Phone Numbers
  Useful phone numbers for area services and agencies.

Lynchburg Area Links

Lynchburg Calendar
Lynchburg events and happenings sponsored by the Lynchburg News & Advance.

Lynchburg Online
A online guide to the City and its attractions. Lynchburg Online is a great site to explore.

Online Lynchburg
Not related to the site above, Online Lynchburg is a complete online directory of Internet Web sites in and around Lynchburg and the surrounding areas.

City of Lynchburg
The official site of the city's municipal government.

Greater Lynchburg Guide
Dining, shopping, community attractions and events of Lynchburg, and a taste of Southern Hospitality.

Lynchburg Community Market
Foods from local farms and shops, handmade crafts, collectibles, exhibits, music and fun, the Community Market has been a tradition in Lynchburg since 1783.