Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
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Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “Christmas Through The Decades” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by the Welcome...
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Train Exhibit
Come enjoy the trains and get in the Christmas spirit! Perfect for the whole family. All it costs to see the trains and the museum is only $5 for adults and kids are free.
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Cowboy Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season in the true cowboy spirit. Go for a wonderful trail ride, decorate an evergreen tree with edible ornaments for the wildlife, and enjoy a true "Cowboy" dinner at the Inn. This full day of activities is sure to be enjoyed by all. Cost is $66/person.
Find out more »Colored Pencil Exhibit at Bower Center
Come visit this free exhibit or click here to see it virtually. Jennifer Phillips Carpenter, originally from Bridgewater VA, has over 35 years of experience working with colored pencil. Her interest in art was encouraged throughout her youth and she graduated from Bridgewater College with a BA in art. Frustration when trying painting during her...
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