Guidebook for Forest
Food Scene
Amazing Steak and Seafood! Great brunch on Sunday's as well. Upscale food with a rustic, casual charm. In the summer they have live music on the deck.
35 habitants recommandent
Benjamin's Great Cows And Crabs
14900 Forest RdAmazing Steak and Seafood! Great brunch on Sunday's as well. Upscale food with a rustic, casual charm. In the summer they have live music on the deck.
Coffee. Amazing Coffee. Locally roasted by good friends of ours (Brian and Katie). They also have great sandwiches and pastries. Sometimes it is hard to find a seat if the students are in town, so you may want to take it to go and find a nice spot to enjoy.
(PS - It's the coffee that we've left out for you to use in our coffeemaker, so if you enjoy it, go grab some or you can even order it online to have it shipped to your home!)
47 habitants recommandent
The Muse Coffee Company
1509 Enterprise DrCoffee. Amazing Coffee. Locally roasted by good friends of ours (Brian and Katie). They also have great sandwiches and pastries. Sometimes it is hard to find a seat if the students are in town, so you may want to take it to go and find a nice spot to enjoy.
(PS - It's the coffee that we've left out for you to use in our coffeemaker, so if you enjoy it, go grab some or you can even order it online to have it shipped to your home!)
Huge menu with lots of great options. Also a large restaurant great for groups. Live music on various nights with a great patio for outdoor dining. The later it gets, the more it turns into a nightlife/bar scene.
55 habitants recommandent
The Neighbors Place
104 Paulette CirHuge menu with lots of great options. Also a large restaurant great for groups. Live music on various nights with a great patio for outdoor dining. The later it gets, the more it turns into a nightlife/bar scene.
Upper Crust Pizza Company
14595 Forest RdGreat local pizza place that delivers to the house. No restaurant seating.
Great local subs delivered to the house. Personally not a fan of their pizza. (Note: not open on Sundays)
Mr. Shipp's Pizza & Subs
17980 Forest RoadGreat local subs delivered to the house. Personally not a fan of their pizza. (Note: not open on Sundays)
Our favorite Asian/Sushi restaurant in the area. Also delivers to the house (Cash Only Delivery). They always say it will take an hour, it rarely ever does.
22 habitants recommandent
King's Island Restaurant
2804 Old Forest RdOur favorite Asian/Sushi restaurant in the area. Also delivers to the house (Cash Only Delivery). They always say it will take an hour, it rarely ever does.
Good Mexican Food! There are probably 135 La Carretta's in Lynchburg/Forest... this one is pretty good and has a decent patio for eating outside on a nice day. It is also the closest to the house. There is a larger/newer/fancier La Carretta near Lowe's on Timberlake Road. We call it "Club Carretta". You will see why if you drive by at night.
54 habitants recommandent
La Carreta
8210 Timberlake RdGood Mexican Food! There are probably 135 La Carretta's in Lynchburg/Forest... this one is pretty good and has a decent patio for eating outside on a nice day. It is also the closest to the house. There is a larger/newer/fancier La Carretta near Lowe's on Timberlake Road. We call it "Club Carretta". You will see why if you drive by at night.
Great local sub and sandwich shop and bar! Open everyday! Also, trivia on Wednesday nights at 7:00 with drink specials. You'll see us there usually :)
Yellow Submarine
3313 Old Forest RdGreat local sub and sandwich shop and bar! Open everyday! Also, trivia on Wednesday nights at 7:00 with drink specials. You'll see us there usually :)
For those of you that just have to have Starbucks - this is (currently) the only drive-thru Starbucks that we have in our area. There are also two other Starbucks close by on Timberlake Rd and Wards Rd.
36 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
4925 Boonsboro RdFor those of you that just have to have Starbucks - this is (currently) the only drive-thru Starbucks that we have in our area. There are also two other Starbucks close by on Timberlake Rd and Wards Rd.
FYI - This is the only Dunkin' Donuts shop in town (with the exception of the one on LU's campus) that is an actual store. The rest of the DD's that show up on google are all the "Express" kind that are inside gas stations.
Dunkin'
3309 Old Forest RdFYI - This is the only Dunkin' Donuts shop in town (with the exception of the one on LU's campus) that is an actual store. The rest of the DD's that show up on google are all the "Express" kind that are inside gas stations.
Delicious burgers and a wide selection of craft beer on tap.
39 habitants recommandent
Bräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer of Forest
1332 Venture DrDelicious burgers and a wide selection of craft beer on tap.
This place is good and has a variety of food options - pizza, burgers, wings, salads, etc.
10 habitants recommandent
Trio
14532 Forest RdThis place is good and has a variety of food options - pizza, burgers, wings, salads, etc.
Home made ice cream sandwiches! Local made from scratch cookies, local ice cream and local milk in a quaint caravan on the side of the road. One of our favorite snack stops in the area. Menu changes often and don't be afraid to mix and match cookies and multiple ice cream flavours :)
26 habitants recommandent
Mookie's
16129 Forest RdHome made ice cream sandwiches! Local made from scratch cookies, local ice cream and local milk in a quaint caravan on the side of the road. One of our favorite snack stops in the area. Menu changes often and don't be afraid to mix and match cookies and multiple ice cream flavours :)
Entertainment & Activities
If you are looking for a great cigar to celebrate a special occasion (Like Friday's), this is the spot. Plenty of seating to sit and catch up with friends. Store hours are listed till 9:00pm, but you will usually find people there till midnight. You may find a poker game on Monday's and Wednesday's as well.
William Alexander Tobacconist
1507 Enterprise DrIf you are looking for a great cigar to celebrate a special occasion (Like Friday's), this is the spot. Plenty of seating to sit and catch up with friends. Store hours are listed till 9:00pm, but you will usually find people there till midnight. You may find a poker game on Monday's and Wednesday's as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hell Hath Frozen Over and Barmeggedon is Upon us... Beer. Those are names of two of their beers (Hells Frozen and Barmeggedon). This is an old fire station that was converted into a glorious brewery. Beer garden with giant jenga and cornhole, food trucks and live music on the weekends. Don't let the creepy branding scare you away, this place is filled with great people and great beer. Pro Tip: Pick up picnic supplies from the Kroger down the street and enjoy a nice weekend afternoon. If Wes is bartending, tell him Chris Riddick sent you. You will get cursed at and charged double, but you might get some Chex Mix out of it.
22 habitants recommandent
Apocalypse Ale Works
1257 Burnbridge RdHell Hath Frozen Over and Barmeggedon is Upon us... Beer. Those are names of two of their beers (Hells Frozen and Barmeggedon). This is an old fire station that was converted into a glorious brewery. Beer garden with giant jenga and cornhole, food trucks and live music on the weekends. Don't let the creepy branding scare you away, this place is filled with great people and great beer. Pro Tip: Pick up picnic supplies from the Kroger down the street and enjoy a nice weekend afternoon. If Wes is bartending, tell him Chris Riddick sent you. You will get cursed at and charged double, but you might get some Chex Mix out of it.
Fun Irish Pub with pretty good food. One of the few places in the area that can really be called a bar. The patio has a great view of downtown and the river. Walking distance to some other great places if you are looking to hop.
19 habitants recommandent
Kegney Brothers
1118 Main StFun Irish Pub with pretty good food. One of the few places in the area that can really be called a bar. The patio has a great view of downtown and the river. Walking distance to some other great places if you are looking to hop.
This place is so much fun! Amazing tacos and drinks. If you are looking for a fun, loud, crowded place on the weekends, this is it. Earlier in the day, it is a peaceful place to have a great dining experience. Walking distance to some other great places as well. They are located on the downtown Bluff Walk which has some of the best views of Lynchburg.
99 habitants recommandent
El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce StThis place is so much fun! Amazing tacos and drinks. If you are looking for a fun, loud, crowded place on the weekends, this is it. Earlier in the day, it is a peaceful place to have a great dining experience. Walking distance to some other great places as well. They are located on the downtown Bluff Walk which has some of the best views of Lynchburg.
Parks & Nature
Great park not too far away. Beautiful creek to take a stroll by or have a picnic. Disc Golf course, athletic fields, tennis and playground.
47 habitants recommandent
Parc et aire de jeux de Peaks View
170 Ivy Creek LnGreat park not too far away. Beautiful creek to take a stroll by or have a picnic. Disc Golf course, athletic fields, tennis and playground.
You are about 15 minutes from one of the most beautiful places on the east coast. Hiking trails, scenic drives, waterfalls, mountain tops are all within 30-60 minutes away. Bedford is a great little town at the base of the parkway to explore as well if you are looking for a piece of Americana.
Blue Ridge Avenue
Blue Ridge AvenueYou are about 15 minutes from one of the most beautiful places on the east coast. Hiking trails, scenic drives, waterfalls, mountain tops are all within 30-60 minutes away. Bedford is a great little town at the base of the parkway to explore as well if you are looking for a piece of Americana.
One of our favorite places in the summer. Beautiful, large lake with amazing mountain views. This park is less known than the state park, and has a much nicer beach and swim area. Only about $5/person. If you are looking for a boat for the day, we recommend Bridge Water Marina.
17 habitants recommandent
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
1482 Parkway AveOne of our favorite places in the summer. Beautiful, large lake with amazing mountain views. This park is less known than the state park, and has a much nicer beach and swim area. Only about $5/person. If you are looking for a boat for the day, we recommend Bridge Water Marina.
Essentials
This is the largest grocery store in the area with lots of great options and it is right down the road.
82 habitants recommandent
Kroger
15069 Forest RdThis is the largest grocery store in the area with lots of great options and it is right down the road.
If you are looking for fresh, organic or specialty food items, this is it. Kind of like a mini Whole Foods.
36 habitants recommandent
The Fresh Market
3901 Old Forest RdIf you are looking for fresh, organic or specialty food items, this is it. Kind of like a mini Whole Foods.
Sheetz #440
14449 Forest Rd24hr Fast Food, Gas, Beer/Wine, Essentials.
Virginia ABC
14521 Forest RdClosest liquor store to the house.
Getting Around
Closest Car Rental Place to the House. The airport might be a better option for you though depending on how you arrive.
14 habitants recommandent
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3913 Old Forest RdClosest Car Rental Place to the House. The airport might be a better option for you though depending on how you arrive.
Lynchburg Regional Airport
350 Terminal DrThis is where the planes land.
Kemper Street Station
825 Kemper StThis is where the trains park.
Everything Else
Liberty University
1971 University BlvdRandolph College
2500 Rivermont AveUniversity of Lynchburg
1501 Lakeside Dr