quote: Originally posted by kinger Planning a family trip in May 2014 to Lynchburg, VA. To celebrate my wife's graduation from Liberty University. Already having difficulty finding hotels nearby that have rooms available, and so now we are looking at renting a cabin or something. Anybody familiar with the area? Suggestions/tips on lodging, family fun, eats, and beverages would be welcomed. No firm plans yet, thinking of spending at least a few days in the area then maybe another day or two somewhere else before returning to oHIo.

Was just down that way, but we only day-visited Appomatox while based in Charlottesville, which wasn't far away. Plenty of options to stay in the latter. Watch your speed down there. VA has killed me twice with no-breaks tickets. Of 4 or 5 liftime tix ever, I have 2 in VA. One was more than 20 over and got me a reckless driving by speed misdemeanor! Not a single MPH was knocked off the ticket. I've had two great stays in the broader vicinity if you're into outdoors stuffs.... Luray area of the Shanendoahs.... and the Canaan Valley area of WV. But this is much further away and would only be good tips if you want to do something on the way into or out of that area. Absolutely beautiful stuffs. Good luck and enjoy!

I grew up near there close to Roanoke but I moved when I was 9 in 1985 so I don't think I will be much help lol. We have an active site member who lives in that area. Shoot him a beermail. http://www.beerpal.com/members/memberinfo.asp?UID=2114 Eagle is right about speeding. Do not go more than 5 over or you will get busted. Virginia is the only state that outlaws radar detectors. If they catch you with one they will take it from you and stick you with a big fine.

One suggestion though for family stuff, go see Natural Bridge. It is on some lists as one of the 7 wonders of the natural world. http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g58003-i24040336-Natural_Bridge_Virginia.html http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/

Jealous. What I wouldn't give to be able to go back East for a few weeks and check out the areas. I love the West coast but other than a few cities, it lacks character/history that I love.