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Bedford
is an independent city located within Bedford County, Virginia in the west-central portion of the state. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 6,229. It serves as the county seat for Bedford County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the James River on the northeast and the Smith Mountain Lake to the south, Bedford is a peaceful oasis of gently rolling hills and beautiful vistas. The city itself covers 6.81 square miles and is filled with history, culture, spectacular architecture, boutiques and fine dining. President Thomas Jefferson built a home in Bedford named Poplar Forest, which he designed as his personal retreat. The home is beautiful, yet minimalist at the same time, a very fitting place for Jefferson to indulge his favorite pastimes of "reading, studying and thinking." The historic, octagonal home and plantation is open for tours to visitors. Bedford is also home to the National D-Day Memorial, called "one of the most awe-inspiring memorials ever created." Outdoor activities near Bedford include boating and sailing, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, parasailing and more. You can play 18 holes of golf at numerous courses, go canoeing or rock climbing, camping at a state park - the choices are endless. The city is also home to five wineries located along the Bedford Wine Trail.
Surrounding areas: Moneta, Virginia (12.9 mi), Natural Bridge, Virginia (20.3 mi), Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia (20.3 mi), Lexington, Virginia (31.3 mi), Fredericksburg, Virginia (38.9 mi), Rockbridge Baths, Virginia (39.6 mi)
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Bedford Vacation Rentals
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Bedford Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn | 921 Blue Ridge Ave | Bedford, VA | | (540) 586-8286 | | Super 8 Motel | 842 Sword Beach Ln | Bedford, VA | | (540) 587-0100 | | Budget Inn Of Lynchburg | 8830 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke | Goode, VA | 8.8 mi. | (540) 586-8182 | | Oakwood Worldwide @ Lake Vista | 200 LK Vis Dr | Forest, VA | 12.9 mi. | (800) 592-7947 | | Oakwood Worldwide @ Walden Pond | 300e Weeping Willow Dr | Lynchburg, VA | 18.2 mi. | (800) 592-7947 | | Hampton Inn Lynchburg | 5604 Seminole Ave | Lynchburg, VA | 18.9 mi. | (434) 237-2704 | | Holiday Inn Express Lynchburg | 5600 Seminole Ave | Lynchburg, VA | 18.9 mi. | (434) 237-7771 | | Days Inn Lynchburg Airport | 3320 Candlers Mountain Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 19.2 mi. | (434) 847-8655 | | Courtyard By Marriott Lynchburg | 4640 Murray Pl | Lynchburg, VA | 19.3 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Extended Stay America | 1910 University Blvd | Lynchburg, VA | 19.4 mi. | (434) 239-8863 | | Quality Inn Lynchburg | 3125 Albert Lankford Dr | Lynchburg, VA | 20.0 mi. | (434) 847-9041 | | Comfort Inn | 1558 Main St | Altavista, VA | 20.2 mi. | (434) 369-4000 | | Va Motor Lodges Inc T/a Howard Johnson Lodge | I-81 Exit 150 - B | Troutville, VA | 20.2 mi. | (540) 992-3000 | | Natural Bridge Of Virginia Inc | US Hwy 11 | Natural Bridge, VA | 20.4 mi. | (540) 291-2121 | | Red Roof Inn | 3231 Lee Highway S | Troutville, VA | 21.0 mi. | (540) 992-5055 | | Comfort Inn-troutville | 2545 Lee Hwy South | Troutville, VA | 21.1 mi. | (540) 992-5600 | | Holiday Inn Express | 3139 Lee Hwy S | Troutville, VA | 21.1 mi. | (540) 966-4444 | | Travelodge - Roanoke North | 2619 Lee Hwy | Troutville, VA | 21.2 mi. | (540) 992-6700 | | Econo Lodge | 446 Roanoke Rd | Daleville, VA | 21.4 mi. | (540) 992-3000 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 437 Roanoke Rd | Daleville, VA | 21.4 mi. | (540) 992-1234 | | Best Western Of Lynchburg | 2815 Candiers Mountain Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (434) 237-2986 | | Holiday Inn Select | 601 Main St | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (252) 528-2500 | | Lynchburg Ramada Inn | 3436 Odd Fellows Rd Exit 7 | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (434) 847-7500 | | Radisson Hotel Lynchburg | 2900 Chandlers Mt Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (434) 237-6333 | | Sleep Inn Lynchburg | 3620 Candlers MTN Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (434) 237-8455 | | Super 8 Motel | 3736 Candlers Mau Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Wingate Inn | 3777 Candlers Mtn Rd | Lynchburg, VA | 21.6 mi. | (434) 845-1700 | | Travelodge | 1500 Main St | Lynchburg, VA | 21.8 mi. | (434) 845-5975 | | Days Inn Civil Center | 535 Orange Ave Ne | Roanoke, VA | 22.8 mi. | (540) 342-4551 | | Rodeway Inn | 526 Orange Avenue NE | Roanoke, VA | 22.8 mi. | (540) 981-8341 | | Best Inn Roanoke Civic Center | 501 Orange Ave | Roanoke, VA | 22.9 mi. | (540) 342-8961 | | Doubletree Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center | 110 Shenandoah Ave | Roanoke, VA | 23.2 mi. | (540) 985-5900 | | Holiday Inn Express Roanoke | 815 Gainsboro Rd | Roanoke, VA | 23.3 mi. | (540) 982-0100 | | Amerisuites Roanoke/Valley View Mall | 5040 Vly View Blvd | Roanoke, VA | 23.4 mi. | (540) 366-4700 | | Best Western Coachman Inn | I81 US 220N Exit 150B | Roanoke, VA | 23.4 mi. | (540) 992-1234 | | Best Western Inn Valley View | 5050 Vly VW Blvd NW | Roanoke, VA | 23.4 mi. | (800) 362-2410 | | Comfort Inn Valley View | 5070 Vly VW Rd | Roanoke, VA | 23.4 mi. | (540) 527-2020 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 7860 Plantation Rd | Roanoke, VA | 23.8 mi. | (540) 366-5678 | | Hampton Inn Roanoke Hollins | 7922 Plantation Rd | Roanoke, VA | 23.8 mi. | (540) 563-5656 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 7944 Plantation Rd | Roanoke, VA | 23.9 mi. | (540) 362-4200 |
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Bedford Weather & Climate
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Central Virginia ranges in elevation from 420 feet to 4200 feet above sea level. The four-season climate in this region is classified as humid continental, but few states have a more diverse climate than that of Virginia. In the mountainous regions of central Virginia, summer temperatures are significantly lower than the region's major metropolitan areas. It is not uncommon to experience temperatures twelve to fifteen degrees lower than Charlottesville and more than 18 degrees lower than experienced on the same day in Richmond, Washington D.C. and Raleigh/Durham. These same patterns also bring enough snow in winter to rank the area as one of the finest ski destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
24°F |
3.46 in. |
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| February |
48°F |
26°F |
3.20 in. |
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| March |
57°F |
34°F |
3.81 in. |
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| April |
67°F |
42°F |
3.78 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
52°F |
4.57 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
60°F |
4.24 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
65°F |
4.54 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
63°F |
3.51 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
56°F |
3.95 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
44°F |
3.47 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
35°F |
3.16 in. |
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| December |
48°F |
28°F |
3.11 in. |
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Bedford Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (ROA) located about 24 miles west of Bedford in Roanoke, Virginia, the Danville Regional airport (DAN) located approximately 53 miles south of Bedford in Danville, Virginia, the Greenbrier Valley airport (LWB) located roughly 60 miles northwest of Bedford in Lewisburg, West Virginia, the New River Valley airport (PSK) located around 65 miles west of Bedford in Dublin, Virginia, and finally the Shenandoah Valley Regional airport (SHD) located about 72 miles northeast of Bedford in Staunton / Waynesboro / Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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Bedford Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 88.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 88.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Colonial Hills Golf Club | Forest | VA | 12.9 mi. | | | Ivy Hill Golf Club | Forest | VA | 12.9 mi. | | | London Downs Golf Club | Forest | VA | 12.9 mi. | | | Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club | Huddleston | VA | 13.1 mi. | | | Sycamore Ridge Golf Club | Goodview | VA | 13.9 mi. | | | Poplar Forest Golf Course | Forest | VA | 14.0 mi. | | | River Course of Virginia Tech | Radford | VA | 14.9 mi. | | | Westlake Golf & Country Club | Hardy | VA | 17.4 mi. | | | Ashley Plantation Golf Club | Daleville | VA | 21.7 mi. | | | Cedar Hills Golf Club | Lynchburg | VA | 21.7 mi. | | | Botetourt Country Club | Fincastle | VA | 21.9 mi. | | | Blue Hills Golf Course | Roanoke | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Brookside Par 3 Golf Club | Roanoke | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Old Monterey Golf Club | Roanoke | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | Countryside Golf Club | Roanoke | VA | 25.6 mi. | | | Birkdale Golf Club | Chesterfield | VA | 26.6 mi. | | | Highlands Golfers Club | Chesterfield | VA | 26.6 mi. | | | Lake Chesdin Golf Club | Chesterfield | VA | 26.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| The Homestead | Hot Springs | VA | 49.0 mi. | | | Wintergreen Resort | Wintergreen | VA | 51.1 mi. | | | Massanutten | Harrisonburg | VA | 84.9 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 88.7 mi. | | | Bryce Resort | Basye | VA | 109.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Smith Mountain Lake State Park | | VA | 18.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Avoca Museum | Altavista | VA | 20.2 mi. | (History) | | Virginia Museum of Natural History | Martinsville | VA | 48.5 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 23.4 mi. | | | North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 113.6 mi. | |
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