Hello guys and gals! It has been a while but I am so glad to be back! Hopefully, I will be more consistent with posts now that the season is starting to settle down (hopefully). This post will focus on my recent trip out to Lynchburg, Virginia, to visit Liberty University. Though this was a college visit, my mom and I did lots of fun things in Lynchburg and around it too! So the trickiest thing about getting to Lynchburg was the flights. Though there is a small regional airport in Lynchburg, the flights are very complicated and require several connections. So if you are planning a trip, I recommend flying into a nearby airport and then driving in. I have flown into both Dulles (IAD) and Raleigh Durham (RDU), each one about a 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive into the city of Lynchburg. I personally preferred the drive from Raleigh Durham more because of the scenery and the shorter distance. Other airports within driving distance include Richmond and Charlottesville.
After the game, with our stomachs growling, we drove to Downtown Lynchburg for a late dinner. Yelp led us to Waterstone Pizza. The exterior of the building is a dark, old brick, making it feel very rustic yet urban. The Downtown area is still developing so there are many different options for food from food trucks to sit-down-restaurants. Waterstone had a variety of menu items but being tired from the trip, we settled for pizza. None the less, the meal was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. The interior was beautiful, with exposed brick and a black metal winding staircase. The service was excellent. An easy five out of five stars. The next morning, Sunday, my mom and I drove out to Charlottesville, Virginia, the home of the University of Virginia and Monticello! Upon arriving in Charlottesville, about an hour and a half drive from Lynchburg, we drove around downtown trying to figure out where to park for a few minutes. Parking in this area is small and often restricted, so I suggest parking in a garage and pay the $3 an hour fee. When we finally parked, we walked to the cutest brunch place, Farm Bell Kitchen. Luckily, on a Sunday at noon, they were able to fit in two hungry girls for brunch. But if you plan on eating here, I would definitely make a reservation. This place was so good, with quick service and an adorable site. The restaurant is actually in an old house downtown. The kitchen is below in the basement level and seating is open throughout the rest of the house. The food here was also amazing. I got a Belgium waffle and fruit while my mom got a fried egg in an avocado. So for all the picky eaters and the basic girls out there, the Farm Bell Kitchen has something for everyone. After having brunch, we made the 15 minutes drive out to Monticello, the home of our third President, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was a brilliant architect who helped design his own home as well as the University of Virginia's campus, a school he founded (which is why his house is so close by). For this excursion, you will need tickets, but my mother and I purchased them a day before, so no stress; they also have several tours running throughout the day, allowing for a flexible schedule for any visitors. They have special tours on the property focusing on the gardens and slavery, both of which were very educational. Beneath the house, there is a more interactive area that kids will enjoy, while inside the house you are not allowed to touch anything, in order to preserve the historical integrity. The house is still 90% original. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about any item we pointed out and answered all of our many questions about the property. We probably spent about two hours here. Heading back to Lynchburg that evening, I discovered an interesting burger place: Bootleggers. Sitting on a hills edge, this joint had amazing views overlooking Lynchburg's mountains and the river. A casual environment with the windows open and huge photographs of nature on the wall, this restaurant felt super comfortable. The service was amazing, especially since our waitress was a Liberty grad, willing to answer all our many questions! If you go here, you must order the truffle fries! They were incredible, and I still have dreams about them. My mom got a BLT and I got a burger; both were amazing! Dessert gave us an ice cream sundae, so yummy. By the time I left, I was so full I couldn't even look at food until Monday. Unfortunately, that ended my Virginia weekend. On Monday morning, we took a tour of Liberty University and then drove back out to Raleigh Durham airport. A quick stop at Duke University just to drive by and it was gorgeous. I wish we had more time to spend here, but maybe I'll get to go back someday.
Thank you for reading and I hope you get to make out to Virginia someday! New York article coming soon!
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