Yes, the famed 19th century Beale Treasure is buried in the mountains of Bedford, Virginia. But here you also will find the gold that spills from the sunsets over Smith Mountain Lake, the glory of the Peaks of Otter at dawn, and the solitude of hikes along the Appalachian Trail. Bedford is a harvest festival, the world-famous National D-Day Memorial, fine wines, glorious apples, rugged trails and trout-stocked waters. Bedford is a treasure trove of experiences.

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The National D-Day Memorial

Imagine a place where the lessons and legacy of D-Day are remembered and preserved, a place where veterans of all ages are welcomed and honored, a place where visitors discover and recognize the worthy service of those who answer duty’s call, a place where gravity and dignity are hallmarks. The National D-Day Memorial is such a place. Located in the town suffering the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nation, The National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. With its stylized English Garden, haunting invasion tableau, and striking Victory Plaza, the Memorial stands as a powerful permanent tribute to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of D-Day participants. More about The National D-Day Memorial

Bedford Community Orchestra

The Bedford Community Orchestra, founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization serving Bedford County and surrounding communities. The orchestra has two seasons per year, ending in free public concerts in the spring and fall. The orchestra is sponsored by the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department and by the Elks National Home. The Bedford Community Orchestra's repertoire consists of orchestral scores representing the baroque, classical, impressionistic and romantic periods as well as contemporary movie scores, jazz and pop arrangements. More about the Bedford Community Orchestra

The Booker T. Washington National Monument

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." Booker T. Washington. On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-arce farm of James and Elizabeth Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became founder and first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Visitors can step back in time and explore Washington’s life. More about the The Booker T. Washington National Monument

Bedford Historic District/Walking Tour

The Historic Bedford Walking Tour is a self-guided adventure through Centertown Bedford which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore the unique craftsmanship, interior and exterior, of the twenty-one stops on the tour. Discover Bedford, and you will witness the sacrifices of the men who participated in the invasion of Normandy in 1944, the heartbreak of slavery, the triumph of freedom and the celebrations of a strong nation. This is something for your whole family to enjoy. Tour and informational maps are available at the Bedford Main Street office and the Bedford Visitors Center. More about the Bedford Historic District/Walking Tour

Dine at the Bridgewater Plaza

Welcome to Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Bridgewater Plaza offers its visitors many options for both shopping and dining and boasts more entertainment than you will find anywhere else at Smith Mountain Lake. After spending an afternoon or evening with us we believe you will find that there is no better place to just come and simply relax with the family. You will find our directory of shops listed both below and under the orange bar located on the top left corner of every page of our website. Feel free to take a look at all we have to offer. We welcome you to experience Bridgewater Plaza first hand, so the next time you are at Smith Mountain Lake be sure to stop by Bridgewater Plaza located on the Franklin County side of the Hales Ford Bridge in Moneta, VA. More about Dine at the Bridgewater Plaza

Ride Off-Road

South Pedlar ATV Trail System (Terrapin & Rattlesnake Trails) is a loping network of approximately 19 miles of trails designed for the recreational all-terrain vehicle rider. It is open to four-wheel ATV's, motorbikes and mountain bikes. Riders will find challenges in the narrow and twisting trails while others will find trails that are wide and inviting. Visitors enjoy panoramic vistas, groves of large trees, spectacular mountain laurel blooms in season and relief from the hot summer sun under the shady forest canopy. This is something for your whole family to experience. Come on and enjoy the speed! More about Ride Off-Road

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery is a small, family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the Smith Mountain Lake area of Virginia. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east side of Smith Mountain Lake, the vineyard was once a cattle farm and the winery was once the homestead. The picnic area overlooks the vineyard and is shaded by a beautiful old ash tree. This quiet, country setting is perfect for relaxing afternoons while enjoying the simple pleasures in life. We invite you to visit our vineyard and winery and experience its quiet country charm. More about the Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

Jefferson Center presents Arturo Sandoval

Latin jazz sizzles on stage with the alluring Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Equally gifted as a performer and entertainer, the vibrant and unpredictable Sandoval is likely to play piano, scat a jaw-dropping solo, and even pitch in on percussion. He’s impressed the world by interweaving bop-flavored flurries way up in the trumpet's highest register with a subtle sense of swing. "Arturo Sandoval is the sort of virtuoso artist who comes along only once or twice in a generation." - London Evening Star "... arguably the most prodigious trumpeter of his generation.., a showman to the tips of his toes.., imperiously and dashingly in charge of the resources of his trumpet." - The Guardian More about Jefferson Center presents Arturo Sandoval

Bedford County Courthouse

Built in 1930, this Classical Revival building features an Ionic-order porch, Corinthian columns and Flemish-bond brickwork. The massive triangular pediment has a unique design incorporating symbols of the local crops of corn and tobacco and the official crest of the fourth Duke of Bedford, John Russell. Encircling the grounds like silent sentinels stand monuments to veterans of the American Revolution, Civil War and World War II., Korea and Vietnam stand on the courthouse lawn as reminders of Bedford's great sacrifice for the cause of freedom. More about the Bedford County Courthouse

816 Burks Hill Road
Bedford, VA 24523
Tel: (540) 587-5681
Toll Free: (877) HI-PEAKS
Fax: (540) 587-5983
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