- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Lynchburg, Virginia, including 6 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bedford.
- From Amazement Square to Tiny Town Golf, the Lynchburg area offers 47 different types of family activities, including: Mini Golf, History Museums, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- Built around various hills, Lynchburg is about an hour from Roanoke. Surrounded by the Blue Hill Mountains, the city offers an array of outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, wildlife watching and boating. Other attractions in the community include a children's museum, cemetery museum, National D-Day Memorial and local history museum.
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At the Sandusky Historic Site, visitors are able to learn bout Civil War history through interactive displays and a short film. This museum is located in a private home that is currently being restored.
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An ugly part of history, Pest House Medical Museum is the site of the smallpox quarantine hospital. When touring the building, visitors can learn about the facility and its practices via audio guides.
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Opened in 2003, the Academy of Fine Arts is an organization dedicated to spreading and promoting creative knowledge in the local community. Art exhibitions, classes, and summer camps are among the events at the academy.
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With high school students as performers, EC Glass Theatre hosts a wide range of productions, from musicals to plays. The actors often have elaborate costumes, and the stage is designed by students in a technical theater program.
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201 East Main St, Bedford, VA 24523
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Bedford Museum is a historical museum dedicated to showcasing Bedford's history. The museum features many exhibits such as those on Native American history, the Civil War, and life in the twentieth century.
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The downtown location known as Historic Centertown Bedford is part of a local revival project. In addition to the renovation of buildings and landscaping, many festivals and events are held throughout the year to draw in large crowds.
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Bedford is known to be the town that suffered the highest per capita D-Day losses in America, and the National D-Day Memorial was built in the town to honor this sacrifice and the general loss of life. Visitors can expect an emotional and an educational experience.
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201 East Main St, Bedford, VA 24523
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Presenting artifacts and documents from Bedford's early life, the Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library is both a place of education and entertainment. Those that visit can learn about the early Native American culture of the area as well as the historical significance of the town in America.
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At Bedford Virginia Visitors Center, visitors to the city can learn about the local cultural attractions. The center has picnic areas and terraces for visitors wishing to relax and take in views of the surrounding mountains.
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Family owned and operated since before the turn of the century, A.J Gross & Sons Orchard is a treasured part of Bedford. The orchard offers fresh apples and peaches right off the tree with their Pick Your Own program.