Location: Bedford
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What to do and see in Bedford, Virginia (VA): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Bedford is an incorporated town and former independent city located within Bedford County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It serves as the county seat of Bedford County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,222. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Bedford
1. Bedford Area Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 151 reviews
Start every visit to Bedford at the Bedford Area Welcome Center! Offering free Wi-Fi, coffee, publications, information, maps, restrooms, picnic area, and a gift store featuring many unique and local items. We also offer three RV spots and a car charging station! A 1927 Seagrave fire truck is showcased in the Firefighter’s Gallery. The Welcome Center is also home to Bedford’s first set of LOVE letters which provides a wonderful souvenir photo opp! A selfie station will help ensure you get a great photo. Please share it on social media with #LOVEBedfordVA! Find us at 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523, at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 122. Hours are daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed some holidays). Exhibits within the Welcome Center showcase the area’s many attractions and amenities. The building is fully accessible and there is designated parking for the disabled as well as motor coaches and campers.
Reviewed By B7361IDpaulap - Fayetteville, United States
Great place to stop for info and maps, with friendly staff and clean restrooms. Nice facilities and neat gift shop.
2. Bedford Boys Tribute Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 154 reviews
Located in historic Green's Drug Store downtown Bedford,this non-profit museum is dedicated to the legacies of the 38 Bedford Boys and the 19 KIA who spearheaded the Normandy invasion June 6, 1944.You will learn from the informative guided tour about the Bedford Boys you wish you knew.
Reviewed By WalkingwithJesus - Danville, United States
What a untold gem! The Bedford Boys, Green's Drug Store, WWII - a moment in time that encircles the very essence of life, love, loss, passion, service and the price paid for freedom, family, memories, friendship, sacrifice, forgiveness, grief, healing, anger, uncertainty, fear, bravery, sharing, history, impact, joy, relief, sadness, heroes, loyalty, patience, fortitude, kindness, compassion; humanity! You will find the curators - Kenneth and Linda Parker marinated in their telling of this tremendous event that continues to touch lives - a step back in time to those who lived here, yours now, and generations/years to come!
3. Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library
4. BELL Treasures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Peaks of Otter Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By adorofee - Norfolk, United States
This place is absolutely amazing. I have never had wine like this in my life. My husband doesn’t even like wine and he LOVED our visit and we even left with 2 extra bottles of his choice. 100% worth it, Wayne made our visit SO enjoyable. 10/10 will be coming back! PS they have apple cider donuts! Yummy!!
