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Evening

Golden Hour at the Hill

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the city’s highest point, then head down for a warm meal and a cold pint.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 135 min

Timeline

  1. 20:12

    Monument Terrace

    Climb the 139 steps to Monument Terrace. The terrace is a memorial to Lynchburg’s veterans and sits high above the city. Arrive here before the sun drops so you can claim a spot on the edge and watch the light fade over the WNW horizon.

  2. 20:52

    Three Roads Brewing

    Walk down to Three Roads Brewing. This pub is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends. Grab a local craft beer and settle in while the evening air cools down.

  3. 21:22

    The Water Dog

    Head to The Water Dog for burgers. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends. It is a solid spot for a late dinner after your drink.

Local tip

The walk from the terrace to the brewery is short and downhill. If you prefer a different drink spot, check the route to nearby pubs.

Check before you go

  • Three Roads Brewing closes at 21:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends.
  • The Water Dog closes at 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends.

Worth knowing

  • The Water Dog is open at 21:22 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lynchburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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