From the spectacular Peaks of Otter along heaven Ridge Parkway to the coasts of Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford provides outside experience and historic treasures!
Bedford has more mileage along heaven Ridge Parkway than any county in Virginia. Exit the Parkway and check out wineries, orchards, historical destinations, regional shopping and dining, and tracks for treking, cycling, and horseback riding. The location boasts more than 130 holes of disc golf, in addition to more than 30 miles of mountain bicycle tracks.
Set versus a background that consists of awesome views of heaven Ridge and an essential American home front neighborhood, the National D-Day Memorial informs the story of the Allied sacrifice of June 6, 1944. Amongst the numerous countless service members placed off the coasts of Normandy on that eventful early morning, were 44 soldiers, sailors, and airmen from Bedford. By day’s end, Bedford’s D-Day casualties amounted to 20. In contrast with its wartime population of just 3,200, Bedford suffered the Nation’s greatest understood per capita D-Day loss, a mournful difference for this rural Virginia neighborhood.
Designated a nationwide monolith, it is not part of the National Park Service and does not get federal or state financing. A groundbreaking was kept in 1997, and the National D-Day Memorial was committed on June 6, 2001 by President George W. Bush. The 50-acre outside website is open daily, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. In 2024, an unique week of celebratory occasions will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
After going to the Memorial, take the brief drive into historical downtown to the Bedford Boys Tribute. Found inside the historical Green’s Drugstore structure, where in July 1944, the Western Union telegrams came notifying households of the intrusion casualties. Here you will discover the individual impacts of much of the Bedford Boys and find out the stories of these home town soldiers that were lost on D-Day.
While in downtown Bedford, delight in purchasing art, antiques, classic treasures, cooking deals with, home decoration, and more. There are a number of dining establishments within simple strolling range from each other in a captivating environment of 19th century structures. One alternative is Beale’s, a craft brewery and full-service household friendly dining establishment, including indoor and outside dining locations with unique beer releases throughout the year.
Beale’s is likewise part of the brand-new Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail! The path is an excellent method to loosen up in Bedford, all while tasting high-quality, little batch white wine, beer, cider and even mead, the world’s earliest fermented drink. With 11 stops on the path, you’ll experience a distinct ambiance and character at each location. Some have live music, food trucks, corn hole, disc golf, trivia, and other enjoyable video games, while others might be the best location to unwind and see the night sundown.
Smith Mountain Lake comprises the southern border of Bedford and is amongst the most popular trip and leisure areas on the East Coast! Enjoy water sports, fishing, and awesome sundowns. Smith Mountain Lake State Park uses a public beach, routes, cabins, and outdoor camping. Bedford’s only lakefront resort, Mariners Landing, includes numerous features consisting of distinct dining establishments and an 18-hole champion golf course.
While in Bedford, be sure to stop by the Bedford Area Welcome. The Welcome Center not just provides info about the location, however likewise a present store, firemens’ gallery, recreational vehicle hook-ups, electrical vehicle charging station, LOVE indication, and more. The Center is open everyday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
You will require more than a day to experience all of it! Go to DestinationBedfordVA.com or call (540) 587-5681 to learn more.
