BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford County, Virginia, is turning heads — and earning national recognition. Southern Living magazine has named it one of the best places to live in Virginia and one of the top spots in the state to enjoy the outdoors.
Nestled beneath the Peaks of Otter and along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford County offers apple orchards, wineries, and sweeping mountain views. Southern Living highlights a long list of draws, including 5K runs, festivals and wine tastings.
Danny Johnson, owner of Peaks of Otter Winery, says the region’s scenery is unlike anywhere else…