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Amherst County, Virginia, is a scenic region nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its rich history, natural beauty, and outdoor recreational opportunities, the county offers a mix of a charming small town, rolling farmland, and lush forests. Amherst County is home to attractions such as the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and various wineries and orchards that highlight the area’s agricultural heritage. With a strong sense of community and easy access to Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Amherst County combines rural charm with a convenient location, making it a desirable place to live, work, and explore.

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Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City".

Arts & culture include Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Fine Arts, and Renaissance Theatre.

Lynchburg attractions include Amazement Square: Central Virginia's first multidisciplinary, hands-on children's museum, Crabtree Falls, James River Heritage Trail, and Nature Zone.

Lynchburg is home to sporting events and organizations including Blackwater Rugby Club, Lynchburg Hillcats, and Liberty Mountain SnowFlex Centre.

Charlottesville has a large series of attractions and venues for its relatively small size. Visitors come to the area for wine and beer tours, ballooning, hiking, and world-class entertainment that perform at one of the area's four larger venues. The city is both the launching pad and home of the Dave Matthews Band as well as the center of a sizable indie music scene. 

The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers recreational activities, scenic mountains and hiking trails. Skyline Drive is a scenic drive that runs the length of the park, alternately winding through thick forest and emerging upon sweeping scenic overlooks. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a similar scenic drive that extends 469 miles south to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, terminates at the southern entrance of Shenandoah, where it turns into Skyline Drive.

The Blue Ridge Mountains form the northwest boundary of the Nelson County and the James River forms the boundary to the southeast. Internally, Nelson consists of the Rockfish, Tye and Piney rivers, along with many known creeks. Wikipedia