Archive for the ‘Tourism’ Category
Top Reasons People Move to Lynchburg, Virginia
Posted By Anna Bentson on November 12, 2019
Whether you grew up here, attended school or are just looking to relocate somewhere safe, beautiful, and vibrant, Lynchburg, Virginia may the spot for you. Nestled in the foothills of…
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The Water Dog Awarded Virginia Restaurant of the Year
Posted By Anna Bentson on October 14, 2019
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, The Water Dog received The Ordinary Award in the category of Restaurant of the Year. The Ordinary Award, presented by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA),…
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Lynchburg Visitor Center Reopens with New Outlook on the City
Posted By carrot on June 05, 2019
On Monday, June 17, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., the City of Lynchburg’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism (OEDT) cordially invites the public to the ribbon cutting and…
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Facebook and the National Endowment for the Arts will present sessions at the 2018 Create Lynchburg Conference, February 24
Posted By carrot on February 08, 2018
The City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the Small Business Development Center, and the Academy Center of the Arts host the second annual Create Lynchburg Conference on…
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City of Lynchburg Launches Downtown Master Plan Update
Posted By carrot on August 03, 2017
This fall, the City of Lynchburg will embark on an update to the Downtown/Riverfront Master Plan to address the future growth and development of downtown. This plan will build upon the…
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City of Lynchburg Releases Tourism Annual Report
Posted By carrot on July 27, 2017
On Wednesday, the Office of Economic Development and Tourism released its Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report. Our office takes great pride in driving economic growth for Lynchburg by effectively marketing the City as…
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Release: New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Project in Lynchburg
Posted By carrot on October 31, 2016
RICHMOND (October 27, 2016) – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the award of a $72,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Growth Fund (VTGF) to assist with the redevelopment of the…
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Shoeless Wonders Movie to be Filmed in Lynchburg
Posted By carrot on August 12, 2016
In the 1920's, Lynchburg, Virginia was one of the largest shoe manufactures and distributors in the world. Ironically, it was also home to the Shoeless Wonders, a team of orphans who became…
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2016 Commonwealth Games of Virginia take place in Lynchburg
Posted By carrot on May 31, 2016
This summer, thousands of athletes will compete in Lynchburg at the 27th annual Commonwealth Games of Virginia. For the past two decades, the event has taken place in Roanoke Valley,…
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