Downtown Bedford BEDFORD Downtown Bedford National D-Day Memorial teaches the lessons and legacies of D-Day and WWII. LARRY METAYER Beyond the SML shoreline in bucolic Bedford County you'll find plentiful opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, culture and history. Hike to the top of the majestic Peaks of Otter, meander along the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway, explore Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest and the National D-Day Memorial, or poke around the quaint town of Bedford or bustling region of Forest. JOLLYJEN PHOTOGRAPHY Downtown Bedford