R Squared Ranch Guidebook
Church
Thomas Roads is attached to LU and also has the LCA grade school. The pastor is the younger son of Jerry Falwell Sr, Jonathan Falwell.
8 locals recommend
Thomas Road Baptist Church
1 Mountain View RdThomas Roads is attached to LU and also has the LCA grade school. The pastor is the younger son of Jerry Falwell Sr, Jonathan Falwell.
Food scene
Local favorite serving ice cream cookies. Large combination options of cookie and ice cream.
26 locals recommend
Mookie's
16129 Forest RdLocal favorite serving ice cream cookies. Large combination options of cookie and ice cream.
A local, non-franchise, favorite that is not on the radar of Wards Road visitors.
35 locals recommend
Benjamin's Great Cows And Crabs
14900 Forest RdA local, non-franchise, favorite that is not on the radar of Wards Road visitors.
Kroger
15069 Forest RdGreat supermarket close to R Squared Ranch
A little ride into the country for a local authentic restaurant that might not be impacted so much by LU events.
20 locals recommend
New London Steak House
4312 New London RdA little ride into the country for a local authentic restaurant that might not be impacted so much by LU events.
Graziano's
14805 Forest RdGreat local pizza joint
Upscale Italian restaurant in Boonesboro. Good food and less known by LU visitors
58 locals recommend
Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro RdUpscale Italian restaurant in Boonesboro. Good food and less known by LU visitors
La Carreta is a local favorite Mexican food restaurant with the Timberlake restaurant being the largest and best known. They have multiple value priced authentic Mexican restaurants in the area with one in Forest serving the same great food.
54 locals recommend
La Carreta
8210 Timberlake RdLa Carreta is a local favorite Mexican food restaurant with the Timberlake restaurant being the largest and best known. They have multiple value priced authentic Mexican restaurants in the area with one in Forest serving the same great food.
Peaks of Otter Lodge
85554 Blue Ridge PkwyNice place for a meal when driving on the blue ridge parkway
Probably the best upscale steak house in Lynchburg. It is located in the new Virginian hotel downtown.
30 locals recommend
William & Henry Steakhouse
712 Church StProbably the best upscale steak house in Lynchburg. It is located in the new Virginian hotel downtown.
A good upscale restaurant located in the Craddock hotel in downtown Lynchburg
67 locals recommend
Shoemakers
1312 Commerce StA good upscale restaurant located in the Craddock hotel in downtown Lynchburg
The Fresh Market
3901 Old Forest RdNeighborhoods
Downtown Lynchburg has gone through major renovation and has a large selection of eating establishments.
38 locals recommend
Lynchburg
Downtown Lynchburg has gone through major renovation and has a large selection of eating establishments.
City/town information
Forest is a suburban part of metropolitan Lynchburg, containing many subdivided properties carved from and around surrounding farms and woodlands.
Liberty University's Center for Engineering Research and Education (CERE) in the New London Business & Technology Center park on Hwy. 460 in New London is a small but increasingly significant engineering center developed with partnerships by private industry, regional governments, the Tobacco Commission, in addition to the University. Existing businesses in the park include Simplimatic Automation, NanoSeptic Technologies, and a new 40,000 SF shell building is available for sale or lease. With the expansion of Liberty University in the park and water and sewer infrastructure investments by Bedford County, the site is an attractive location for increased development.
The most popular attraction of the town is Poplar Forest, the summer home of Thomas Jefferson, which is open to the public for visitation and is the subject of ongoing archaeological studies. The home is also used for events. Nearby attractions include Point of Honor in Lynchburg, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, and the Peaks of Otter in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The nearest urban center is downtown Lynchburg, approximately 10 miles (16 km) northeast of town. Forest is accessed via Route 221 and U.S. Route 460. The nearest rail line is Amtrak's Crescent train at the Kemper Street station in Lynchburg. Amtrak Virginia also provides regional service with a Lynchburg stop between Roanoke and Northern VA/Washington, D.C. The nearest major airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport offering commercial service through American Airlines to Charlotte, North Carolina. Private charter flights are available through Virginia Aviation. There is also a public general aviation (GA) airport, New London Airport, which is open for all GA pilots.
Forest
Forest is a suburban part of metropolitan Lynchburg, containing many subdivided properties carved from and around surrounding farms and woodlands.
Liberty University's Center for Engineering Research and Education (CERE) in the New London Business & Technology Center park on Hwy. 460 in New London is a small but increasingly significant engineering center developed with partnerships by private industry, regional governments, the Tobacco Commission, in addition to the University. Existing businesses in the park include Simplimatic Automation, NanoSeptic Technologies, and a new 40,000 SF shell building is available for sale or lease. With the expansion of Liberty University in the park and water and sewer infrastructure investments by Bedford County, the site is an attractive location for increased development.
The most popular attraction of the town is Poplar Forest, the summer home of Thomas Jefferson, which is open to the public for visitation and is the subject of ongoing archaeological studies. The home is also used for events. Nearby attractions include Point of Honor in Lynchburg, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, and the Peaks of Otter in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The nearest urban center is downtown Lynchburg, approximately 10 miles (16 km) northeast of town. Forest is accessed via Route 221 and U.S. Route 460. The nearest rail line is Amtrak's Crescent train at the Kemper Street station in Lynchburg. Amtrak Virginia also provides regional service with a Lynchburg stop between Roanoke and Northern VA/Washington, D.C. The nearest major airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport offering commercial service through American Airlines to Charlotte, North Carolina. Private charter flights are available through Virginia Aviation. There is also a public general aviation (GA) airport, New London Airport, which is open for all GA pilots.
Golf Course
Ivy Hill Golf Club
1148 Ivy Hill DrGreat golf course very close to the R Squared Ranch
London Downs Golf Club
1614 New London RdUpscale golf course in Forest Virgina
Sightseeing
Poplar Forest
1776 Bateman Bridge RdLocal tourist attraction
Historic site with the initials of George Washington carved in the rock from when he was a surveyor early in his career
88 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyHistoric site with the initials of George Washington carved in the rock from when he was a surveyor early in his career
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance is a short ride and a beautiful ride.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway North Entrance is a short ride and a beautiful ride.
Peaks of Otter Winery
1218 Elmos RdNice view with a fair winery
Academy Center of the Arts
600 Main StGreat indoor activity
Riverviews Artspace
52 Jefferson StGreat indoor activity
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
Nice walk downtown
Outdoor Activities
Great local park where you can play tennis, pickle ball, picnic, hike and mountain bike.
47 locals recommend
Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek LnGreat local park where you can play tennis, pickle ball, picnic, hike and mountain bike.
Johnson's Orchards
1218 Elmos RdFun activity when apples are in season