About this city
Bedford is a historic, picturesque town nestled at the base of the Peaks of Otter in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia. Originally known as Liberty, the town serves as the county seat of Bedford County. Bedford is profoundly significant in American military history, having suffered the highest per capita D-Day losses of any American community during World War II, a legacy honored by the presence of the National D-Day Memorial located within the town boundaries.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Visit the deeply moving National D-Day Memorial to pay tribute to WWII soldiers. Drive up to the nearby Peaks of Otter along the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking and lakeside relaxing. Explore the historic Centertown Bedford to shop for antiques and dine in local cafes. Tour the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library to discover early Piedmont history.
