Tourism
A fall weekend in LYH: Looking for a little inspiration for your next fall day or weekend? From local coffee shops and seasonal events to scenic trails, craft beer and wine, and spooky events, this itinerary is full of ideas for experiencing fall right here in LYH.
A history lover’s guide to Lynchburg, Virginia: There are centuries of stories waiting to be uncovered in LYH. From historic homes and museums to cemeteries, architecture, and sites connected to some of the people who shaped Lynchburg and the nation, a weekend here offers plenty of ways to experience the city’s past. This itinerary takes you through some of Lynchburg’s most significant historic sites while leaving time to explore downtown, enjoy local restaurants, and experience the stories that come alive after dark.
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Fall activities in Lynchburg, Virginia: From colorful trails and scenic overlooks to seasonal festivals, cozy coffee stops, and plenty of spooky fun, there are so many ways to enjoy the season in Lynchburg. Our fall guide rounds up where to see fall colors, upcoming events, local breweries and wineries, Halloween happenings, arts and culture, and even more ways to build the perfect fall guide in LYH.
Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship is back: Lynchburg is set to take center stage once again as we host the DGPT Powerball Cup, October 15–18. Serving as the culmination of the 2026 season, this championship brings the world’s elite disc golfers back to our city. This event represents a significant activation of our local assets.
Economic development
Lynchburg’s colleges and universities: Connecting talent with opportunity: Every fall, Lynchburg’s colleges and universities welcome thousands of students who bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and tremendous potential to our community. For local businesses, these students are more than future graduates. Internships, apprenticeships, capstone projects, and part-time jobs give employers an opportunity to connect with students now, while helping students discover the businesses and career paths available in Lynchburg. The relationships we build between students and employers today can help more graduates see Lynchburg as a place to build their careers and their lives.
Employers in the City of Lynchburg posted 702 new job ads from August 18 through September 16, offering a snapshot of local hiring activity.
Full-time positions represented the largest share of ads. Communication, teamwork, customer service, and Microsoft Office were among the most frequently requested skills. Health care, retail, administrative services, manufacturing, and education led hiring activity.
These insights help the city and its workforce partners understand employer needs and give job seekers a clearer picture of local opportunities.
Whether you are hiring or looking for your next career move, we encourage you to explore the Opportunity Lynchburg Jobs Portal.
Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT), headquartered in the City of Lynchburg, has been selected for award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy to lead a proposed four-year Mine of the Future: Proving Ground Initiative project.
The initiative would bring together industry, academic, and training partners to test technologies aimed at improving mining operations, including wireless connectivity, worker communications, equipment monitoring, autonomous operations, and artificial intelligence.
IWT’s selection highlights the specialized technology and expertise being developed in Lynchburg. Final project funding remains subject to award negotiations.
Delta Star, Inc., headquartered in the City of Lynchburg, has announced an agreement to join MacLean Power Systems. Delta Star says it expects to continue operating as usual, with the transaction anticipated to close before the end of 2026.
The announcement follows two Lynchburg expansion projects: $30 million in investment and 149 new jobs announced in 2023, and $35 million in investment and 300 new jobs announced in 2025.
Together, those projects represent $65 million in previously announced investment and 449 announced jobs in Lynchburg. We value our relationship with Delta Star and look forward to continuing to support the company.
Air service helps Lynchburg businesses connect with customers, partners, and opportunities beyond our region.
When planning your next business trip or vacation, consider Lynchburg Regional Airport. Every traveler who chooses LYH helps demonstrate the importance of local air service to our businesses, residents, and visitors.
