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oRChARDs sPeCIALTY shoPsMoTeLs FINe DINING 309 Winery - 309 N. Bridge St. Regale your-self and those you love by unwinding at the tranquil, carefree setting of 309 Wine. An enchanting historic home that will have you reminiscing of earlier times.

309 offers a tempting and de-lectable menu of savory foods and liquid refreshment includ-ing special wines and craft beers. Local art and gifts com-

plete the ambiance of 309. Musical gaiety occurs on many evenings. Be Pampered and Charmed at 309.(540) 587-WINE (9463) See Centertown Bedford Map

Clam Digger’s Seafood Restaurant & Pub - 109 S. Bridge St., features premium domestic seafood all of the time. Come visit our new Pub and Lounge. Major credit cards accepted. Open Tues.-Thurs. 5-11; Fri. & Sat. 11:30 am - midnight.(540) 587-6727 See Centertown Bedford Map

Duchess of Bedford Bakery & Café - 405 Crenshaw St. Come out & enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, pastries, breads, pound cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, & specialty coffee. Featuring Boar’s Head

meat & cheese on our large selection of lunch sandwiches and subs. Homemade chicken noo-dle soup & quiches daily. Afternoon Tea by reserva-

tion. WillowTree® & other gifts available. Special Holi-day bakery menu. Open Mon-Fri 8-4; Sat 9-3.(540) 587-8777 See Centertown Bedford Map

Ivy Bridge Cafe - 104 N. Bridge St. (across from the Centertown Park) is the place to go for breakfast & lunch.You’ll find deli fresh sandwiches & wraps, from scratch soups, a market fresh salad bar

& a pastry case filled with handcrafted cakes, cook-ies, brownies and more! You’ll also find old fash-ioned mikshakes, malts & smoothies. Open Monday

– Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday 10:30am to 2 pm.(540) 587-8780 See Centertown Bedford Map

KJ’s Food & Fun Zone - 958 Burks Hill Road, Featuring casual deli style dining, 5 batting cages ranging from beginner to expert, and 18 mini golf course. Also available a party room for birthdays, ban-quets, and corporate events. Come join us for a day or night of family fun and dining at very reasonable prices.(540) 798-9569 See City of Bedford Map Olde Liberty Station - 515 Bedford Ave., Bedford, in Centertown Bedford. Located within

historic train depot; locally owned and operated. Open for lunch and dinner,Monday-Saturday,featuring diverse

menu, including sandwiches, salads, steaks, pork, poultry, seafood, pasta, and more within a colorful at-mosphere. MC, V, DIS, AE accepted. (540) 587-9377 See Centertown Bedford Map

The Bedford Country Store LLC - 115 N. Bridge St. offers 33 different merchant spaces with everything from antiques to new clothes & wonderful food. Nearly 3,000 sq. ft. Organic Market & Natural

Products downstairs. You are welcome to come sit down & relax on one of its sofas, or enjoy an all natural, home-

made lunch from the cafe. As one of the only stores open 7 days a week in Bedford, our door is always open for you & we look forward to your visit.(540) 586-2222 See Centertown Bedford Map

Emerson Creek Pottery Outlet Shop 1068 Pottery Ln. - Hand made & painted here in Bedford. Take Rt. 43 South from center of Bedford City, 8 miles. Left onto Rt. 725 (Pecks Rd.), 2 miles. Left onto Pottery Lane. Tues-Sat, 10-4. Closed Sun & Mon 540-297-7884 EmersonCreekPottery.com See Bedford County Map

Emerson Creek Pottery Outlet Shop-Hand made& painted here in Bedford. 1068 Pottery Ln. Take Rt. 43 South fromcenter of Bedford City, 8 miles. Leftonto Rt. 725 (Pecks Rd.), 2 miles.Left onto Pottery Lane.Tues-Sat, 10-4. Closed Sun & Mon(540) 297-7884www.emersoncreekpottery.comSee Bedford County Map

Geneva’s Gift Shoppe - 207 South St. CenterTown Bedford offers exceptional Estate Jew-elry and internationally acclaimed designer handbags

and wallets for the fashion-able woman. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist you with your most memorable purchases. Open Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-3. We

also buy Estate Jewelry and Fine Watches. For any questions or directions, please call(540) 583-5250 See Centertown Bedford Map

Gross’ Orchard / Apple Valley - from Bed-ford (city), take Rt. 43 North, turn right on Rt. 643 for 1/2 mile, then left on Rt. 640. At the foot of the beautiful Peaks

of Otter. Open year ‘round, Mon.-Sat., 8 am-6 pm. Tours & tour buses welcome! Apples, peaches, jams & jellies (with sugar & without); Country ham

& bacon; apple cider. Gift packs shipped nationwide. U-Pick or U-Select.(540) 586-2436 See Centertown Bedford Map

Century 21 All-Service - 1525 Long-wood Ave., Ste. A, Bedford City. Not only do we

serve the Bedford area but also Roanoke, Smith Mtn. Lake, Lynchburg, Amherst and other surrounding coun-ties. Weekend calls

encouraged. (540) 586-5500 or (800) 488-5502. www.c21all-service.com

See City of Bedford Map.

Scott & Bond Inc. - 415 East Main Street, Bedford.See display ad on back cover and City of Bedford Map.

Peggy Overstreet, Realtor Keller WilliamsRealty Peggy is connecting Exceptional People with Exceptional Properties! www.PeggyOverstreet.com (540) 874-5815

Super 8 Motel - Rt. 460 West Free continental breakfast; free local calls and wireless

internet. King, dou-ble-queen, jacuzzi suites & handicap rooms available. All rooms interior corridors, business

center. D-Day Memorial 1 mile, Blue Ridge Pkwy & Peaks of Otter 10mi., Smith Mtn Lake 16 mi. Bus & truck parking. Boat Parking w/electric outlet.(540) 587-0100 See City of Bedford Map

7 Budget Inn of Lynchburg & Bedford - On Rt 460E (9 miles from Visitor Center). Rooms from $39 daily. Clean, comfortable rooms. Weekly specials on website. WI-FI, Free local calls, over 100 digital channels plus 6 Movie channels. Fridge & micro in all rooms, picnic area, large vehicle parking. AAA & Senior discounts. (540) 586-8182 www.BudgetInnMotelVa.com See Bedford County Map

18 Bedford VA Antique Mall - 703-B Industrial Ave. (near D-Day Mem.) Bedford Rt. 460 to Rt. 122 south. Tues.-Sat.,10-5;Sun. 12-5. Featuring antiques, primitives, collectibles, glassware, tools, toys & Fenton.(540) 587-8707 See City of Bedford Map

Days Inn, Bedford - Rt. 460 West, Bedford City limits; 1 mile from D-Day Mem.;

low rate. King, queen & doubles avail.; free deluxe continental breakfast; micro. & frig., coffee maker &

hair dryer in all rooms.Guest laundry. Pets Allowed. Outdoor pool. Free high-speed internet access. Business Center. Blue Ridge Parkway & Peaks of Otter 11 miles; Smith Mtn. Lake 15 miles. Boat Parking w/ electric outlets. (540) 586-8286 or1-800-329-7466 See City of Bedford Map

Wharton Foundation’s Bower Art Center For the Arts - 305 N. Bridge St. (at corner of Bridge St. and Bedford Ave., Bedford City) Concerts, art exhibits and classes are regularly available at Bower, a non-profit art center in downtwown Bedford. Call (540) 586-4235 or visit www.BowerCenter.org for schedule and times.

Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - invite you to come & cruise Beautiful Smith Mtn. Lake while enjoying a delicious meal or just sightseeing on

board our 19th Century Sidewheel Cruise Boat. Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Luncheon, Charters and Specialty Cruises. Reservations required.

Less than 30 min. from D-Day Mem. at end of Airport Rd., Moneta. Cruises starting at only $20.00 (540) 297-7100 www.vadarecruises.com See Bedford County Map Coupon on reverse side.

Apple Valley Homeplace weekly vacation home/retreat available year-round, surrounded by apple & peach orchard. Great for 2 to 20 people. Call for reservations. Visa, MC accepted(540) 586-2436 See Bedford County Map

TURN PAGE FOR DETAILED LOCATIONS ON BEDFORD CITY & COUNTY MAPS Bedford City/County MuseumThe famous Peaks of Otter

The “Centertown Clock Park” is located at the intersection of Bridge and Main Streets, a short walk to restaurants, antique and specialty shops.

Part of the National D-Day Memorial

The Bedford Historic Meeting House in Centertown Bedford

Wharton Garden, on N. Bridge St. near the library, encompasses 2 historic structures and a gazebo. It is open daily.

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Appalachian Trail Scenic historic hiking trail winds through Washington/Jefferson National Forest across Blue Ridge Parkway. Wildlife and wildflowers abound. Access to trail is available at parkway mileposts. (540) 586-9401. Blue Ridge ParkwayScenic highway extending 470 miles along crest of Appalachians linking Shenandoah National Park/Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parkway open year- round, weatherpermitting. (540) 586-4357. James River Canal

Restored Lock (Rt. 501)Built between 1848- ’49, James River and Kanawha Canal System was main artery of com-merce during 19th century. Battery Creek Lock #7 restored in mid-1960’s. Mile Post 86 of Blue Ridge

Parkway (540) 586-4357 Peaks of Otter - Visitor’s Center, inter-pretive programs, wildlife exhibits, picnic and camping areas. Lodge accommodations, restau-rant, walking trails with bus service to Sharp Top Mountain, elevation 3,875 ft.The Johnson Farm - Interpretive site open to public via hiking trail. 19th century south-ern mountain farm; restored farmhouse, period furniture. Polly Woods Ordinary - (located in upperpicnic area) - Original log cabin used as passover place for travelers from the 1820’s to 1850’s. smith Mtn. Lake Regional Regional Chamber of CommerceBeautiful 23,000 acre lake with approximately 500 miles of shoreline. Water sports, outdoor recreation, leisure activities. The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center is located on Rt. 122 just south of the Hales Ford Bridge. Call (540) 721-1203 or 1-800-676-8203. smith Mountain Lake

state Park (Rt. 626) Comprised of 1,506 acres, park offers 16 miles of shoreline with a 500 ft. public beach. Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking trails, pic-nicking, camping, public boat ramp, interpretive programs. (540) 297-6066. smith Mountain (Dam)

Visitors Center (access from Rt. 40 only, west of Gretna)Spectacular views are available 9-4:30 Tuesday thru Saturday, and 1-4:30 on Sundays except for selected holidays. No reservations are needed for families or individuals. Free parking with plen-ty of room for buses. Picnic facilities available on first-come, first-serve basis. Call (540) 985- 2587 for more information. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar ForestThis octagonal home was designed and built by Thomas Jefferson as his personal retreat. Visitor’s are allowed the unique experience of seeing the restoration of the home’s interior and wing as well as archaeology in progress. Open April-November daily (except Tuesdays & Thanksgiving) 10 am - 4 pm, with hands-on activities available in the summer. Special events throughout the season, including Independence Day. Located in Forest, just outside of Lynchburg, in Bedford County, just off Rt. 221 on Rt. 661. Admission fee. www.poplarforest.org (434) 525-1806. Bedford Vineyards & WineriesV1 - Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery Moneta 540.296.1393V2 - Peaks of Otter Winery Northwest of Bedford City 540.586.3707 V3 - LeoGrande Vineyards & Winery Goode 540.586.4066V4 - Savoy-Lee Winery Huddleston 540.297.9275 V5 - White Rock Vineyards & Winery Goodview 540.890.3359 or 798.0323

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V2Apple Harvest Festival - at Gross’ Orchard Apple Valley, the 3rd Sat. of every Oct. (the 20th in ‘12). Five miles north of Bedford City. Includes mountain and blue grass music, food, crafts, hay rides and more. FREE. (540) 586-2436.

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Avenel - historic (Avenel Ave.) Manor House for 200-acre plantation built circa 1836. Unique and original archi-tectural features. Tours by appt. only. (540) 586-1814. See Centertown Bedford Map. Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce (3 locations) Main Office: 305 East Main St,

Bedford (540) 586-9401 Forest: 14805 Forest Rd., Ste 107, Forest (434) 525-7860

Bedford City/County Museum201 East Main St., Centertown Bedford. Housed in 1895 Masonic Building, the museum recounts Bedford’s history begin-ning with early Native American inhabit-ants and progressing through the mid-20th century. Extensive geneology library. 586-4520. www.bedfordmuseum.com Bedford historic Meeting houseErected in 1838, this was the first meet-ing house for Methodists in the Town of Liberty (now Bedford). Open on special occasions and by appointment. (540) 586-2148. See Centertown Bedford Map. Bedford Visitor’s Center(near entrance to D-Day Memorial near crossing of Rt. 122 over Hwy. 460).Open 9-5 January – December 7, days weekly (except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) with knowledgeable staff and large display of information about the Bedford area. www.visitbedford.com (540) 587-5681. elks National home931 Ashland Ave. (Bedford City)Retirement community for members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Residents include single Elk members, both male and female, as well as couples who are both Elk mem-bers. Spectacular light display during Christmas. Visitors welcome for tours. www.elkshome.org (540) 586-8232. National D-Day MemorialHonoring Allied Armed Forces who par-ticipated in the 1944 Normandy, France invasion. Bedford was chosen for the site because of its solemn distinction as the community sustaining the highest per cap-ita loss of lives during the invasion. Open Tuesday thru Sunday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) from 10 am-5 pm. www.dday.org (540) 587-3620. Wharton Foundations Bower Center (305 N. Bridge St) (at corner of Bridge St. and Bedford Ave., Bedford City) Concerts, art exhib-its and classes are regularly available at Bower, a non-profit art center in downtwown Bedford. Call (540) 586-4235 or visit www.BowerCenter.org for schedule and times. Wharton Garden(N. Bridge St., Bedford City)Located near the Bedford Central library and encompassing two historic structures, this garden consists of perennial and shrub borders, annual beds, a gazebo, brick walks and terraces, and a mature boxwood maze. Open daily. Bedford Farmers Market (on Washington St. near S. Bridge St.) Open June 1 thru Oct. 1, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 am - 2pm. Again, later on Tasty Tuesdays, 3pm - 7pm. For more information, call. (540) 586-2148.

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Annual Horse & Hound Wine Festival 2nd Sat. in July (the 13th in ‘13) 11 am - 6 pm at Johnson’s Orchards. Parade of Horses, Dog Dancing, Live Music, Food & Fun.Wine Tasters: $15 at gate. Gen. Admission: $10. Children & dogs: $5. Under 2 Free. (540) 586-3707.

2012-2013 Centertown Event Dates Friday, September 28th, 2012 - Centertown Gala - 6-9 pm

Saturday, September 29th, 2012 - Centerfest Festival 10 am - 6 pm, with concert 5:30 - 10 pm

Saturday, October 20th or 27th, 2012 - Cruzin Downtown Bedford - 1 - 4 pm

December 1st, 2012 - Christmas parade - noon There will also be carriage rides and Santa in Centertown

during the Holidays.2013 Annual Centerfest - Saturday, September 28th

For more information, please visit www.CentertownBedford.com

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