Our historical districts and locations offer an educational experience for the lover of history. By foot or car, Court House Hill, Daniel’s Hill, Diamond Hill, Federal Hill, Garland Hill and Rivermont can all be toured. One only has to visit the National D-Day Memorial, Point of Honor, Poplar Forest or Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a lesson in the past.
Local art can be found on display Downtown at Riverviews Art Space. If you are looking for art less local and more dated, visit the Maier Museum of Art on Randolph College's campus.
Historic scenic trail winds through Washington-Jefferson National Forest and across Blue Ridge Mountains. Wildflowers and wildlife abound along trail which can be accessed at a number of parkway mileposts. Trail attracts hikers of all ages.
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America's most scenic drive extends 470 miles linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Spectacular mountain vistas in all four seasons.
More about this LocationNational forest extends through the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains, bounding north Bedford County. Elevations range from 600 to 6,000 feet. Wide variety of trees, flowering vegetation and wildlife. Park is home to more than 160 types of birds. Big game hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, camping, horseback riding and hiking trails. Special hunting, fishing licenses required.
More about this Location"Come fly with us”. Take a tandem flight and see the beautiful Virginia Blue Ridge, like the hawks and falcons do. Let us make your "DREAM" of flying come true. No previous experience is necessary. High Peak Hang Gliding and Paragliding also offers lessons for beginners, with continued and advanced USHGA certification available. You will never forget your first mountain launch. Our training...
More about this LocationThe Johnson Farm, accessible by trail from the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, is the one remaining property from the community that existed around this vacation resort prior to the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Currently operated and furnished as it appeared in the 1930s, costumed interpreters work the farm on a daily basis and offer interpretive discussions and programs for the Parkway...
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Winter sport enthusiasts can now enjoy snow sports at an outdoor, year-round ski slope in Lynchburg...the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. The synthetic ski slope features Snowflex, the most innovative technology in the snow sports industry. Originating in Europe, Lynchburg's Snowflex is the only one of its kind in the United States. Hours are 5pm to 10pm daily with other hours on a variable...
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Mariners Landing is Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia's most popular waterfront resort community and conference center. This 1,000 acre development offers vacation rentals and real estate, and features an 18-hole golf course, full-service restaurant, spa services, private pools/hot tub, beaches, tennis courts, fishing piers, walking trails and more. Spacious overnight accommodations include one, two...
More about this LocationThe Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill - have dominated the view in this region of Virginia for centuries, first attracting the attention of Native Americans who saw the area as a rich hunting ground. Famous naturalists and such notable historic figures as Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee wrote about or visited the Peaks of Otter during their lives. The summit of Flat Top...
More about this LocationReba Farm Inn home of Saddle Soar Equitainments offers guided trail rides on 225 acres which includes adult rides, family rides, childrens' rides, overnight/camping trail rides for adults and families, dayrides w/gourmet lunch, church group fieldtrips, group retreats, theme rides and much more!
More about this LocationOne and one-half miles to the summit, this is the most popular trail at the Peaks. It originates from the Camp Store across the Parkway from the Visitors Center. It is a steep and strenuous route and should only be attempted by those in good health. Drinking water should be carried. The summit offers impressive 360-degree views of the Peaks of Otter, the Piedmont to the east, the Blue Ridge...
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Shimmering waters meet tall blue mountains in recreational paradise stretching over 200,000 acres with a 500 mile shoreline. Known for outstanding fishing particularly citation size striped bass. Marinas rent boats, jet skis, pontoons. Swimming, water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, parasailing, clay shooting, hiking, golf, tennis, shopping.
More about this LocationState Route 43, a designated Virginia Scenic Byway, runs from the town of Buchanan to the southern boundary of Bedford County. Rolling countryside, mountain vistas, pastoral scenery, wildlife, native wildflowers, picnic areas. Road condition is good. Most scenic in spring, summer, fall. Further information available at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce.
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