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The Bedford Museum
and Genealogical
Library is home to
exhibits on the 116th
Infantry of D-Day fame.

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Ramulose Ridge, White Rock, Peaks of Otter,
Leo Grande and Seven Doors Winery. Guests
may validate a "passport" from the Bedford
Welcome Center at each of the wineries and
turn it in for a free souvenir Bedford Wine Trail
glass.
On the second Saturday of every July, Peaks
of Otter Winery holds its Horse and Hound
Festival, among the most popular and unique
festivals in the region.
Outdoor parks in Bedford include Falling
Creek, Liberty Lake, Moneta, Montvale and
New London Tech Trails, which combined feature more than 30 miles of multiuse trails for
hiking and biking, over 60 holes of disc golf, playgrounds, picnic shelters and exercise stations.
Many also come to Falling Creek Park for the
Skate Park, considered one of the top three on
the east coast.
Recently named one of Virginia's Top 10
Attractions by readers of USA Today, Poplar
Forest was Thomas Jefferson's personal retreat
home and is located in eastern Bedford County.
The octagonal house, built in 1806, offers great
insight into the private life of this extraordinary
leader and visionary. Guided tours are available
and special events are held throughout the
year, including the Craft Beer Festival in April
and Wine Festival in November.
Bedford County's Sedalia Center is a cultural arts venue considered by many to be a
hidden treasure in Central Virginia. The center
promotes the visual and performing arts by
offering cultural festivals and events. The drive

to Sedalia from downtown Bedford is 13 miles
of beautiful and scenic vistas. The venue is also
accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. In
March, the Sedalia Center will host a Celtic
Festival. Other times during the year, visitors
to Sedalia can look forward to the annual Blues
& BBQ Festival, Artisan Fair, Country Fair, Chili
Cook-Off, outdoor concerts and a Christmas
Artisan Market. The venue is family-friendly
and camping is available.
The journey through Bedford County could
also include a stop at one of the local farms or
orchards for pick-your-own fruit and visiting
with farm animals. Fruit selections include
apples, peaches, strawberries and blackberries
(all in season). Perhaps a horseback ride in the
countryside sounds appealing, or getting up
close and personal with alpacas at A Goode View
Alpaca Farm. All of these opportunities, and
more, await in Bedford!
Less than a 20-mile drive south of the town,
is the 50,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The
picturesque lake, with 500 miles of shoreline,
offers world-class fishing, boating, dining, beautiful homes and plenty of outdoor recreation,
earning its mantra as "Filled with Life." There
are numerous lodging options around the lake,
from Mariners Landing Resort to hotels, B &
Bs and cabins and camping at Smith Mountain
Lake State Park.
Booker T. Washington National Monument,
located on the Franklin County side of Smith
Mountain Lake, honors the life and legacy of
noted African American leader and educator
Booker T. Washington. Born into slavery on this
former tobacco plantation in 1856, Washington
rose to prominence as an educator, orator and
founder of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. This
historic site interprets Washington's life through
exhibits, film, a living history farm, guided tours
and special events.
Visitors will need far more than just a day to
check out the Bedford region. For information
about various lodging options around Bedford
as well as things to do, visit www.
DestinationBedfordVa.com. Upon arriving in
Bedford, every visit should begin at the Bedford
Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road.
The Center is open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and
offers free Wi-Fi, a gift shop, a firefighter
exhibit, RV hook-ups, an electric car charging
station, picnic area and more. Contact the
Welcome Center at (877) 447-3257. ✪


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