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FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPINGDays Inn of Bedford - 921 Blue Ridge Ave. Bedford, VA. Beautifulviews of the Peaks of Otter Mountains. 11 miles from the BlueRidge Parkway. (540) 586-8286.Olde Liberty Station Restaurant - Your ticket for casual dining.12 mi. from MP 86; Open 11-10 M-Th, 11-11 Fri, Noon-11 Sat.,1st Class Dining in beautifully restored train station. Great prices.(540) 587-9377.Otter’s Den B & B - Rt 43S 2 mi. from Parkway MP 86. 1797 logcabin. Open all year. AC, fireplace, hot tub, full breakfast.www.ottersden.net Please call (540) 586-2204.Vanquility Acres Inn - Rt 43S 8 mi. New country B & B. 10 acres,beautiful views of mountains, lake, AC, cable TV, WI, suites w/priv.baths, full breakfast. www.vanquilityacresinn.com (540) 587-9113.SHOPPING & MISCELLANEOUSBedford Hardware - 126 S. Bridge St. Centertown Bedford.Authentic old hardware store - all you’d expect plus local art,knives, more! (540) 586-8811.Gross’ Orchard & Apple Valley Homeplace - Vacation HomeRental. Open year round. $75 per couple per night. Mountaingrown fruit & produce. Bedford, VA. Rt. 43 in Apple Valley. OpenYear round. U-pick or U-select. Apple Festival 3rd Sat. in Oct.(540) 586-2436.OFF-TRAIL USEAll sections of the Parkway are special and unique in theirown way. A few areas, however, such as Devil’s Courthouse(Milepost 422), Rough Ridge (Milepost 303), or CraggyGardens (Milepost 365) support such unique ecosystems thatspecial efforts are made to keep hikers on the trail in order tominimize the possibility of trampling plants.86 VA 43 East to Bedford 10 miles and Smith MountainLake via VA 43 and VA 122.Peaks of Otter Lodge - Motel and restaurant on the Parkway atMilepost 86. Open year-round. Special buffets on Friday nights andSundays. Rooms have two double beds, private bath and breathtakingviews. Gift Shops & Country Store open May-October. WriteP.O. Box 489, Bedford, VA 24523 for information or reservations.www.peaksofotter.com (540) 586-1081.90.9 Bearwallow Gap. VA 43,4 miles to Buchanan. Alt. 2,258.Bedford, VAThemajesticPeaks of Otterare best seenfrom themountain’sbase inBedfordBedford AreaWelcome Center -adjoining the entranceto the National D-Daymemorial at thejunction of Routes 460& Hwy 122.Just minutes away from the legendary Peaks ofOtter, Bedford offers delightful diversions from yourtravels along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Five wineriesscattered throughout Bedford from the slopes of thePeaks of Otter to the shores of Smith Mountain Lakecomprise the Bedford Wine Trail.Thomas Jefferson’s amazing retreat which hedesigned and built, Poplar Forest, provides an intriguing glimpse into his personal life. OtherAmerican heroes are remembered at The National D-Day Memorial, an extraordinary-movingtribute in the community which suffered the largest casualties per-capita on D-Day. The BedfordCity/County Museum, housed in the historic Masonic Temple offers exhibits including what theWashington Post hailed as one of the best displays in the state dealing with the heritage ofVirginia’s Indians. Historic Centertown offers shops, restaurants, Art Galleries and cafes in adelightful historic old fashioned downtown. Smith Mountain Lake offers boat cruises aboard theVirginia Dare and many other recreational offerings. Begin your stay at the Bedford WelcomeCenter, open daily. To reach Bedford from the Parkway exit at MP 121.4 (Rt. 460 East), MP 63.8(Hwy 501) or Milepost 86 (Route 43 East) at the Peaks of Otter. Follow signs to the Visitor’s Center.Toll Free: 1-877-447-3257 • www.visitbedford.com36