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The National D-Day Memorial is an awe-inspiring tribute to the D-Day Invasion, the largest amphibious military landing the world has ever seen. Bedford, Virginia, was chosen as the location of the memorial because the community of Bedford suffered the highest per-capita D-Day losses in the nation. The memorial is spread over 88 acres and is divided into patterns which represent the various stages or aspects of the invasion. The centerpiece of the memorial is the Victory Plaza arch, which can be seen for miles. The arch contains a single word, Overlord, referring to Operation Overlord, the code name of the Battle of Normandy. The arch is crowned with five chiseled elements designed to resemble the roofs of houses seen by airborne troops as they passed over the Normandy countryside on the eve of D-Day. The chiseled elements are painted in a black and white pattern, just like the stripes painted on the wings of Allied aircraft.

National D-Day Memorial

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You can learn about the history of Bedford when you stop by National D-Day Memorial. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

National D-Day Memorial
Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

You can find out about the history of Buchanan when you stop by Buchanan Swinging Bridge. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Buchanan Swinging Bridge
Natural wonder

Natural Bridge Caverns

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridge Caverns during your travels in Natural Bridge. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge

The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia

You can study the exhibits at The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Natural Bridge. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia
Natural wonder

Natural Bridge State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridge State Park during your travels to Natural Bridge. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Natural Bridge State Park
On a cold winter day, I introduced a Brit to foamhenge. Little did she know that it was merely a foam reconstruction of her precious Druids' ancient creation, built entirely to scale. Just kidding, she definitely knew.

Foamhenge

Learn about the local history of Natural Bridge with a stop at Foamhenge. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Foamhenge

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Peaks of Otter Lodge

Peaks of Otter Lodge

3 out of 5
85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA
Peaks of Otter Lodge
Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA
Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

3 out of 5
3320 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

3 out of 5
7860 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Spark by Hilton Daleville Roanoke North

Spark by Hilton Daleville Roanoke North

2 out of 5
446 Roanoke Rd, Daleville, VA
Spark by Hilton Daleville Roanoke North
Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81

Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81

2 out of 5
8118 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA
Days Inn by Wyndham Roanoke/Hollins Near I-81
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