Lynchburg’s best local businesses

The 142 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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142 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants47 places · newest: La Carreta, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Fashion Plus Beauty, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: The Golden Honey, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Riverside Park Sprayground, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife5 places · newest: Fratelli Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Montana Plains Bakery and Cafe, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Mission Thrift Wards, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Endura Wellness, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Point of Honor, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: Lancaster Galleries, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Richard Howell & Co, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Riverside Runners, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Art Alley

  Parks & Outdoors

  Art Alley is Downtown's immersive public art alley with vibrant murals, colorful lights overhead, and a rotating outdoor gallery by Central…

  1100 Commerce St · downtownlynchburg.com ↗

• Riverside Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Riverfront open space with a large field for sports & festivals, with trails for hiking or biking.

  2238 Rivermont Ave · lynchburgparksandrec.com ↗

• Point Source Audio-Video

  Services

  Music shop supplying guitars and audio equipment, plus installation and repair services.

  235 Progress Dr · pointsourceaudio.com ↗

• River Ridge

  Other

  Laid-back retail center with a familiar setup of chain stores, a food court & a cinema.

  3405 Candlers Mountain Rd · shopriverridgemall.com ↗

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