Delightful. During…read morethe school season, it's a pleasure to have somewhere to take my 3 year old son that's not crowded. We can spend an hour daily going back to his favorite exhibits and exploring new ones. As an adult, I've learned so much already and would love to spend a day here alone. Their "Everyone is Special" initiative focuses on autism with trained individuals in the field--a great opportunity to reach out to others in the Autism community. Spend some time browsing their website. There are a lot of valuable resources here. The staff is wonderful.

We had a great time. Our kids had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend Amazement Square.read more

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a perfect pairing to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Get the…read morecombo ticket, you'll save a good deal of cash! There are guided tours available on a schedule, but we preferred to wander at our own pace. You can go in the house, just be nice and don't touch stuff. They had a free kennel on site, but we couldn't figure out how to work it, and dog's are allowed to stroll the grounds, so we just took turns going inside. I loved walking on the roof, and the cellar was extremely interesting! The shape of the home was intriguing, and there was a ton of information available to read and discover!!

Had the opportunity to travel back East to enjoy some fall activities with friends from my DC days…read more We chose to attend the annual Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival at Poplar Forest. Something we used to do as a group. I once worked for a vineyard in Leesburg VA that closed in recent years yet reminisced with the owner of Notaviva a nearby vineyard that knew the owners. The Founder of Notaviva wrote a book about thier wine and farming journey, pairing elements of wine and music. I really enjoyed the cabernet franc from the property. It may be a surprise that you can order the wine in a bag. Not a bottle and not a box, but a packable bag! It was a beautiful November 70 degree day and the event provided programs, glasses and live music to name a few things. A beautiful day at this historic property. #FallFestival #WineFestival #JeffersonsPoplarForest #CentralVA

My husband and I (we live in NC) and 2 of our friends (they live in Ohio) toured the house and…read moregardens in September. Shaun Spencer-Hester gave us a wonderful tour! She really brought Anne and Edward Spencer back to life. She was a pleasure to be with and made our tour so enjoyable! I am from Lynchburg, Va. I had heard of Anne Spencer, since I was a child, from my father. What a joy it was to see her home, her garden and purchase her book - Half My Life (great read). Amelia Jane F.

This famous poet's home is a museum now. It is viewed by appointment only, but is worth it. There's…read morealso a garden in the summer. Great for poetry enthusiasts and others who appreciate literature.

This is a small art museum attached to a lesser known college in Lynchburg. The brick building is…read moreat the end of a narrow road on a hill overlooking various athletic facilities. They had a standing collection as well as a visiting exhibition. Their labeling included some works with a "no photography" sign, which I was notified of by non-college-aged staff volunteering there. I took a few pictures which I believe are in compliance. Both rooms had some interesting works, and while it was too small to be a destination spot, the opportunity to see free art is worthwhile if in the area.

A hidden gem that is worth visiting if you are in the area. No entrance fee and a small venue makes…read moreit easy to pop in and enjoy this museum.

So glad we stopped in to see this museum! It's free. It was small but had a lot of information. It…read morewas interesting to learn about the history of Lynchburg and see artifacts related to Lynchburg. Some exhibits, like the women's suffrage movement, showed how life in Lynchburg correlated to larger events. A large map along with the history of the different sections of the city is in the basement. After leaving the museum, we explored some of the neighborhoods. The Visitor's Center is also located here. The woman at the desk was so helpful. She helped us find a restaurant for dinner, gave us directions, and helped us find some other places to go. A small gift shop area is also here. Prices were very reasonable.

From the owner: Start your LYH visit at the Lynchburg Museum, where friendly staff will assist you with all there…read moreis to see and do in the City of Lynchburg and the surrounding region. Whether you want to soak up the City's rich history, spend a day brewery hopping, or hit the trails, our staff will help you find your next adventure.

Decent amount of parking, even with a trailer. Really sweet older lady at the ticket booth, asked…read moreif we were military and gave us the discount. We made it just in time for the 3:30 Bigfoot battle! The kids were able to fill water guns and squirt Bigfoot as he ran around the town. It was a perfect way to cool off during the 90° weather. The town was pretty cool! My son had a blast going from store to store seeing what each room held. We pressed all the buttons and touched all the things! Our favorite part was the dino trail. My husband enjoyed the Civil War statues mixed with the dinosaurs. The kids just loved the dinosaurs and the adventure of it all. The dino maze was cool and my daughter loved the dino dig. The gift shop had some pretty cool shirts and we couldn't leave without getting a stuffed dino and a penny from the machine. A great roadside attraction! Definitely worth stopping and seeing, especially if you have kids/just enjoy weird and entertaining experiences.

Great stop for the granddaughters, age 9 and 8. Great stop for someone with a sense of humor, kids…read morewho love dinosaurs or just needing to give the kids a moment to run. It Was campy and over the top but hey... I think it was meant to be. The rating is strictly for young kids. Adults, don't waste your time. The price was a bit high but the kids got to squirt a "Bigfoot" who was also armed with a squirt gun.

Today was the 25th Annual Day At The Point. Free house tours, carriage rides, apple cider, live…read morefarm animals, demonstrations......and the weather was perfect. Great day.

I really had high hopes for this tour. Not sure if it was the tour guide or we were the first tour…read morebut we basically got an architectual tour of the hour. I am impressed after changing hands so many times that it has been restored to its former glory BUT I really wanted to know more about the original owners, their lives, etc. and it's time as the community center for the town. I would give it 2 but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt and upping my rating so more people will visit.

This is a must see if you are in Lynchburg. The tour only takes 30-45 minutes and is extremely…read moreinformative about the struggles the black community endured. My tour guide was Paul who is a local to Lynchburg and has many personal stories of the athletes! He's also very sweet and a joy to be around! Paul made the tour personal and informative in a way that I will remember always! 10/10 highest recommended place to visit while here.

We caught the Rhythm of Yesterday and Today exhibit. Clean and well kept - in fact quite pretty,…read morethe house that makes Legacy Museum was a great pit stop on the way to our family reunion. Anyone interested in learning more about local black history, especially in the larger African American historical framework, would find this place enjoyable. Although it was quite small, we took away quite a bit of info not just on central Virginia black history but Lynchburg history in general. The pictures were great and the artifacts even better. We were lucky to get a tour by one of the board members. Thankful that this place exists so the history is preserved with it. Wish more new of it. They ask for a donation of $5 I believe but we left $20 for the two of us since it's a nonprofit.