Bedford Area Welcome Center
Your essential stop for Bedford, VA! Get visitor info, D-Day tickets, and enjoy local crafts & festive events.
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Festival of Trees is on!
Bedford Area Welcome Center
Best Time
Festival of Trees is on!
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Your essential stop for Bedford, VA! Get visitor info, D-Day tickets, and enjoy local crafts & festive events.
"This is by far the most amazing visitor center I have been to on the East Coast."
Vote for Your Favorite Tree! ❤️
Bring cash to vote for your favorite decorated tree during the Festival of Trees. Every dollar supports a charity!
Plan Your D-Day Visit Here 🎟️
Purchase your tickets for the National D-Day Memorial at the welcome center. Staff can provide valuable info.
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.7 · 456 reviews
Type
Tourist Information Center
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Festival of Trees
Main Hall
Dazzling display of uniquely decorated trees, each supporting a local charity. Vote for your favorite!
Virginia Memorabilia & Gift Shop
Main Hall
Discover local crafts, handmade items, jewelry, and unique Virginia souvenirs. Perfect for gifts!
Fireman's Band Museum
Inside the Welcome Center
Explore a fascinating collection of memorabilia from local fire department bands.
D-Day Memorial Information
Information Desk
Purchase tickets and gather essential information for visiting the nearby National D-Day Memorial.
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Planning Your Visit
Festival of Trees: A Holiday Must-See
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Insider Tips
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Vote for Your Favorite Tree! ❤️
Bring cash to vote for your favorite decorated tree during the Festival of Trees. Every dollar supports a charity!
Plan Your D-Day Visit Here 🎟️
Purchase your tickets for the National D-Day Memorial at the welcome center. Staff can provide valuable info.
Explore Local Flavors 🍽️
Check the schedule for food trucks like Hado's Authentic Lebanese Kitchen, often featured at the center.
Don't Miss the Short Films 🎥
Learn about Bedford's history through two engaging short films available at the center.
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Vote for Your Favorite Tree! ❤️
Bring cash to vote for your favorite decorated tree during the Festival of Trees. Every dollar supports a charity!
Plan Your D-Day Visit Here 🎟️
Purchase your tickets for the National D-Day Memorial at the welcome center. Staff can provide valuable info.
Explore Local Flavors 🍽️
Check the schedule for food trucks like Hado's Authentic Lebanese Kitchen, often featured at the center.
Don't Miss the Short Films 🎥
Learn about Bedford's history through two engaging short films available at the center.
Scenic Views Out Back :camera_with_flash:
Enjoy peaceful views and a beautiful sunset from the back of the welcome center.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors consistently praise the Bedford Area Welcome Center for its friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, and wealth of information. It's a great starting point for exploring the area, especially for D-Day Memorial tickets and the festive Festival of Trees. Some RV campers noted minor issues with site design and road noise.
"Local crafts, jewelry and handmade items. Lots of information. Come and visit our annual Christmas 🎄 display and vote for your favorite tree. Monies collected are donated back to organization."
Diana Martin
"Beautiful views and peaceful setting out back watching sunset ."
Kenny Andrews
"The camping spots were not designed by someone who rvs a lot. They are good for if you have a van, small class C or smaller trailer. We fit our 29 foot trailer, but if all three sites were occupied, it would have been really tight. There is a lot of road noise as well, with trucks engine breaking. The sewer connection is not threaded and the drain field rate isn't as fast as a trailer can dump. So when you drop tanks, do so in waves or it will overflow on you. (There was evidence of the previous person having that problem) The price was okay though at $25 for full hookups. The visitor center staff was friendly. The disc golf was weak, more of a putting range than a course. All around an okay spot for a night or two, but not excellent."
Chris Bloomfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The Bedford Area Welcome Center is located at 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523. It's easily accessible by car and is a convenient first stop for exploring the region.
Yes, there is ample parking available for visitors at the Bedford Area Welcome Center.
Absolutely! The welcome center is packed with brochures, maps, and knowledgeable staff ready to help you plan your visit to local attractions like the National D-Day Memorial.
While the welcome center itself doesn't offer traditional camping, there are RV spots available nearby. Be aware that some spots may be tight for larger RVs and road noise can be a factor.
The Bedford Area Welcome Center is typically open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours during special events like the Festival of Trees.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, entry to the Bedford Area Welcome Center itself is free. However, you will need to purchase tickets for the National D-Day Memorial here.
Voting for your favorite tree at the Festival of Trees typically costs $1 per vote. All proceeds go to charity.
Yes, the welcome center hosts various events throughout the year, most notably the annual Festival of Trees during the holiday season. They also sometimes host community planning meetings and food trucks.
Yes, there is a gift shop that offers a variety of local crafts, jewelry, handmade items, and Virginia memorabilia.
The welcome center is generally well-maintained and clean, with helpful staff, suggesting good accessibility.
📸 📸 Photography
The Festival of Trees offers a vibrant backdrop for photos during the holidays. The 'Love' sign is also a popular spot for pictures.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos inside the welcome center, especially of the displays and gift shop items.
The area out back of the welcome center offers beautiful views and is a great spot for watching and photographing the sunset.
Visitors often capture photos of the decorated trees, local crafts, the 'Love' sign, and the scenic views.
There are no specific mentions of drone photography regulations for the welcome center itself, but it's always best to check local ordinances or inquire with staff if you plan to use a drone.
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