Roanoke & New River Valley
Bedford, Virginia
Town
D-Day memorial town near Smith Mountain Lake
Bedford is an incorporated town in Bedford County, home to the National D-Day Memorial and a gateway to Smith Mountain Lake.
History & Local Character
Bedford lost more men per capita on D-Day than any other American community, which led to the National D-Day Memorial being placed here.
Housing & Real Estate
Historic in-town homes, lake properties and rural acreage make up a market driven heavily by lake demand.
Restaurants & Shopping
The historic downtown has a compact cluster of locally owned restaurants, cafes and a brewery, with lake-area dining nearby.
Schools & Education
Bedford County Public Schools serves the town and county.
Parks & Recreation
Smith Mountain Lake, Peaks of Otter and the Blue Ridge Parkway give the area exceptional water and mountain recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
US 460, US 221 and Route 122 serve the town, with Roanoke about 25 minutes west.
Local Businesses
Local restaurantsMarinasAntique shopsOutfitters
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Nearby Attractions
- National D-Day Memorial
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Peaks of Otter
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Historic downtown
- Lake and mountain access
- Close to Roanoke
Considerations
- Seasonal lake economy
- Limited shopping
- Car required
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the D-Day Memorial in Bedford?
Bedford suffered the highest per-capita D-Day losses of any American community, which is why the National D-Day Memorial was built here.