Bedford Welcome Center

Popular places to visit

The National D-Day Memorial is an awe-inspiring tribute to the D-Day Invasion, the largest amphibious military landing the world has ever seen. Bedford, Virginia, was chosen as the location of the memorial because the community of Bedford suffered the highest per-capita D-Day losses in the nation. The memorial is spread over 88 acres and is divided into patterns which represent the various stages or aspects of the invasion. The centerpiece of the memorial is the Victory Plaza arch, which can be seen for miles. The arch contains a single word, Overlord, referring to Operation Overlord, the code name of the Battle of Normandy. The arch is crowned with five chiseled elements designed to resemble the roofs of houses seen by airborne troops as they passed over the Normandy countryside on the eve of D-Day. The chiseled elements are painted in a black and white pattern, just like the stripes painted on the wings of Allied aircraft.

National D-Day Memorial

4.5/5(57 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bedford when you stop by National D-Day Memorial. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

National D-Day Memorial

Bedford Museum

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Bedford Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Bedford. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Bedford Museum

Bower Center for the Arts

Get tickets for a show at Bower Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Bedford. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Bower Center for the Arts

Falling Creek Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Falling Creek Park, a lovely green space in Bedford. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Falling Creek Park

Peaks of Otter Winery

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Peaks of Otter Winery during your travels to Bedford. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Peaks of Otter Winery

Gross Orchard

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Gross Orchard during your stay in Bedford. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Gross Orchard

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Bedford Motel

Bedford Motel

2 out of 5
2195 West Lynchburg Salem Tpk., Bedford, VA
Bedford Motel
Tranquil Shores Estate, Luxury Lakefront Compound w/ Heated Salt Pool, Hot Tub, Dock!

Tranquil Shores Estate, Luxury Lakefront Compound w/ Heated Salt Pool, Hot Tub, Dock!

Moneta VA
Tranquil Shores Estate, Luxury Lakefront Compound w/ Heated Salt Pool, Hot Tub, Dock!
Treetop & Waterfront! Quiet Cove, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Game Room and more

Treetop & Waterfront! Quiet Cove, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Game Room and more

Moneta VA
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Suite Retreat - Smith Mountain Lake Resort Home

Suite Retreat - Smith Mountain Lake Resort Home

North Shore
Suite Retreat - Smith Mountain Lake Resort Home
Lakeinn

Lakeinn

2.5 out of 5
45 Enterprise Ln Moneta VA
Lakeinn
TRU by Hilton Lynchburg

TRU by Hilton Lynchburg

2.5 out of 5
650 SIMONS RUN, Lynchburg, VA
TRU by Hilton Lynchburg
WoodSpring Suites Lynchburg VA

WoodSpring Suites Lynchburg VA

2.5 out of 5
310 Border Street, Lynchburg, VA
WoodSpring Suites Lynchburg VA
Comfort Inn & Suites Lynchburg Airport - University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Lynchburg Airport - University Area

2.5 out of 5
15001 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA
Comfort Inn & Suites Lynchburg Airport - University Area
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center

2.5 out of 5
815 Gainsboro Rd Nw Roanoke VA
Spark by Hilton Roanoke Civic Center
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