Guidebook for Visiting our Region
Parks & Nature
National D-Day Memorial
3 Overlord CirPeaks of Otter
Great hiking trails, picnic by the creek and enjoy nature.
Great day trip while visiting our area. Boating, fishing, floating, shopping, etc.
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Smith Mountain Lake
Great day trip while visiting our area. Boating, fishing, floating, shopping, etc.
City/town information
Quaint small town with antique shops, local retail, several historic landmarks and some locally owned eateries.
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Bedford
Quaint small town with antique shops, local retail, several historic landmarks and some locally owned eateries.
The mid-sized urban hub of our region. 40 minutes from the Sanctuary. Boasts a great downtown, walking trails for miles via the Blackwater Creek trail system, several historical places and great food scene from local food trucks to upscale fine dining.
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Lynchburg
The mid-sized urban hub of our region. 40 minutes from the Sanctuary. Boasts a great downtown, walking trails for miles via the Blackwater Creek trail system, several historical places and great food scene from local food trucks to upscale fine dining.
45 minutes from the Sanctuary. A fun downtown, some great restaurants and home of Blackdog Salvage as seen on TV!
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Roanoke
45 minutes from the Sanctuary. A fun downtown, some great restaurants and home of Blackdog Salvage as seen on TV!
Sightseeing
Summer home of Thomas Jefferson. Just 20 minutes from the Sanctuary.
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Poplar Forest
Summer home of Thomas Jefferson. Just 20 minutes from the Sanctuary.