Welcome to Lynchburg, a quintessential Virginia city with a leafy veneer, a powerful industrial heart, and a history that dates from John Lynch’s first ferry crossing of the James River in 1757. In the culturally-rich neighborhoods and picturesque city, you’ll discover a destination with a vital sense of its past and a growing contemporary energy. There are 40 miles of urban trails and riverfront downtown, as well as galleries and places of historical importance. In the Hill City, you’ll also want to take in views of the James River, wander through historic neighborhoods, taste the local cuisine, and much more.

With a little something for nearly everybody, it’s the kind of town you’ll visit once and want to keep coming back to. That’s why we’re so proud to have it as one of our event host partner communities.