The Panorama Hills section of Lynchburg, Virginia is located in the city limits of 24503 zip code, near routes 501 and 221 off of Link Road and Old Forest Road. Just as the name implies, Panorama Hills has a panoramic view of mature trees and well-manicured lawns. The area is near Peaks View Park, Jefferson Park, Reservoir Park, Blackwater Park, Riverside Park, and Oakwood Country Club. These parks provide the area with walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic and barbecue areas.
Another environmental beauty is Blackwater Creek Natural Area. This natural area is part of the James River Heritage Trail System, which is a network of several trails that move from the James River, to the Allegheny Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. The section of Blackwater Creek is eight miles long, with different trails and scenic views.
This natural area is ideal for bicycling, skating, walking, and running activities. Within the 300-acre natural area is the 155-acre Ruskin Freer Nature Preserve, a plant and animal sanctuary named for a former biology teacher at Lynchburg College. The site of the nature preserve is maintained for walking only.
Two well-known hospitals are within a few miles of Panorama Hills. Central Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital both have excellent reputations for top-notch staff and impeccable customer service.
Restaurants in the Panorama Hills area include one of the most popular mid-level restaurants in the United States today – Applebee’s Bar and Grill. Also in the Panorama Hills area is Harbor Inn Seafood, Dairy Queen, and Grace’s, Yellow Submarine, and Papa John’s Pizza.