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Over thirty shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic sites within a five block area. Part of the Bedford National Historic District. Walking Tour brochure available.
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Restaurants
37 within 3 miles
Olde Liberty Station
652
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Town Kitchen & Provisions
113
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Bedford Social Club
133
290 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Beale's
80
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Barbecue
Azul
77
0.2 mi$ • Mexican • Southwestern • Vegetarian Friendly
Lori's Italian Grill & Pizzeria
68
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Clam Diggers
37
148 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
The Blue Lady
12
98 ft$$ - $$$ • American
Sister to Sister Custom Catering & Cafe
5
250 ftCafe
Bedford Country Store
8
317 ftAmerican
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Attractions
15 within 6 miles
Bedford Boys Tribute Center
246
164 ftMilitary Museums • Speciality Museums
Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library
21
416 ftSpeciality Museums
BELL Treasures
12
460 ftAntique Shops
Needful Things Antiques
6
414 ftAntique Shops
Bedford Farmers Market
2
441 ftFarmers Markets
Bedford Area Welcome Center
158
0.8 miVisitor Centers
National D-Day Memorial
932
0.8 miMonuments & Statues
Avenel House
2
0.3 miHistoric Sites • Neighborhoods
Stitch Witch
525 ftHistoric Sites
Liberty Antique Mall
7
1.1 miAntique Shops
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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HENRY B
33 contributions
Very Nice Small Town With Cute Shops and The Bedford Boys Tribute Center
There are number of really cute shops on the two main streets in the town. Two large and interesting antique shops, a number of good restaurants, and the Bedford Boys Tribute Center. The county seat is in the town also. The Liberty Station Restaurant is a favorite located about 2 blocks from the center of town.
Written December 1, 2019
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gho4
Amissville, VA161 contributions
Great architecture on the downtown buildings
Couples
The downtown is only about 4 blocks but a number of nice shops, galleries, and restaurants. We have been in Bedford several times but this is the first time we decided to walk and shop the downtown. It made for a great day.
Written November 17, 2017
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Presley64
Oxford England38 contributions
Not too busy and easy to get around on foot or in a car.
Business
Home to the National D Day Memorial, with several places to dine during the day, friendly and helpful locals, I've visited the place at least five times and would happily do so again,
Written September 10, 2017
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Happitraveler85
Bedford, VA16 contributions
Town Fathers are squeezing the life out of Centertown !
Town is squeezing the life out of Centertown, with outrageous electrical charges, and taxes that make no sense at all. ..that ultimately takes any decent profits. Stores open, and close. It's a pattern for the last 20 years.
Written July 25, 2012
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J. Douglas Berry
Goode, VA322 contributions
Glimpse of the past
Friends
Bedford is a quaint turn of the century town with a gorgeous background of the Peaks of Otter. Home of the " Bedford Boys" and the National D-Day Memorial, you will need a few days to enjoy the step back in time of this historic town.

There is shopping at antique stores to find some rare and regional keepsakes and a few restaurants (shortfall) within walking distance. Highly recommend Town Kitchen and Azul's, both on Bridge street for lunch and Diggers Seafood or the Bedford Social Club for dinner. All are great but uniquely different!

If you overlook the many vacant storefronts, you see a proud town and friendly residents who take pride in telling you about Bedford. The hometown jeweler Arthur's is a mainstay for the town. We enjoyed the selection of items in the store, especially the "Bedford Watch Co." watches.

Take in the museum tour and maybe the old train station (Liberty Station Restaurant) during you stay.

Written June 16, 2016
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Tim M
Severn, MD45 contributions
Not what we were expecting...
Couples
This downtown area is not "happening!" On the main street there is really only a couple of antique shops...that's all (as far as shopping is concerned). The coffee shop was closed... it kind of had a solemn feel to it. There was a really nice art studio off of Depot St... This town has obviously seen better days... just needs some rejuvenation....
Written July 25, 2015
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Eric T
Bedford, VA183 contributions
Once an active town, now almost gone.
Family
I moved to Bedford 22 years ago, and Centertown was a vibrant place to go down to. But over the years the town has had its troubled times, and Centertown is a lot of vacant buildings. If you like old architecture, this is a place to visit. The old courthouse is a place to see. There is many antiques shops and a great jewelry store.
Centertown may not be what it once was, but Bedford County has many places to visit.
Written June 30, 2015
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Robert J
Sherman, TX11 contributions
Confederate
Friends
Great Museum, you can read about the south, and look at the artifacts, very interesting, and just around the corner is is a shop with know name but the artist is Names Micheal Johnson Really worth going into.
Written July 26, 2014
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Shoghig T
washington96 contributions
Not much to see or do
Couples
After reading some reviews we wanted to stop and take a look. Cute but was not worth getting out of the car for. There was not much to see or do.
Written April 15, 2014
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CPowers1960
Bedford, VA35 contributions
neat place to come and relax and strole down the streets.
Friends
Love the feel that you have stepped back in time. I just wish they had more stores with current merchandise, like gift shops with local items and clothing stores and not so many antique stores.
Written March 7, 2014
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