Accommodations

Eat Well, Sleep Well, Relax and Play:
Bedford has it all

Surrounded by the glory of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bedford offers adventures in dining, outdoor activities, historical explorations and cultural experiences as well as a wide array of lodging to suit any taste. Getting here is easy — we are between two airports in Roanoke and Lynchburg, Amtrak is just one-half hour away, and we are right off U.S. 460 with nearby Interstate 81 as a main route. If you are traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, we're milepost 86 at the Peaks of Otter.

From a lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway to a houseboat on Smith Mountain Lake, the choices are endless. Whether it's a historic inn, mountain cabin or bed and breakfast that reflects the stories of past centuries, modern lodges and hotels, golf resorts, lake houses or condos with all the amenities, or simply a beautiful campsite - take your pick in Bedford.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 4 - LibertyFest - 5:00pm to 11:00pm - There will be live music & entertainment 6:30 – 10:30pm. Folks attending LibertyFest will have a front row seat as a huge fireworks show is launched from the D-Day Memorial, Burk’s Hill, Bedford’s highest point. The Beer & Wine Cafe is being hosted by Bud Light and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Lemonade, Funnel cakes and ice cream will also be available. Children’s activities and arts & crafts will also be on hand. Admission is only $5 per person. Children 12 & under are free. Bring your own chair. The Bedford Farmers Market is located in the heart of Centertown, with entry gates on Washington Street behind Bedford Hardware and on West Main Street next to SunTrust Bank - 540-586-2148 - www.centertownbedford.com

  • Jul 12 - 4th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival at Peaks of Otter Winery - 11:00am to 6:00pm - Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards. Tasters $15.00, General Admission $10.00, Children & Dogs $5.00. - Peaks of Otter Winery and Johnson's Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.bedfordwine.com.

  • Jul 12 - Sedalia Blues Festival - The James River Blues Society of Sedalia presents BluesFest 2008, featuring the Blues Competition. Following the competition will be performances by various headliners. Food, beer, wine, beverages and food for sale. Wine garden by Virginia wineries. Held rain or shine in our covered pavilion. RV and rough camping available. No coolers or pets, please. Fast becoming the most popular Blues festival in Virginia! - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $15 adv/$20 door - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

 

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

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