Bedford Travel Information

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Quaint shops, museums and a variety of eateries along Main Street make the small town of Bedford a convenient stop for hikers on the Appalachian Trail or scenic drivers on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 86). Blue Ridge Mountain outdoor activities abound at nearby “Peaks of Otter”.

Blossoms of rhododendron and mountain laurel draw visitors to the peaks the first two weeks of June while those searching for autumn color usually come between Oct. 15-Nov. 15. Fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and ballooning are popular also.

Bedford gained national attention when the National D-Day Memorial was located here. The central Virginia town was chosen because it lost more casualties per capita during World War II than any other U.S. community.

Bedford is located just off Hwy. 460 / U.S. 221 in the center of Bedford County between Roanoke (28 miles east) and Lynchburg (28 miles west).