- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Bedford, Virginia, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Art Gallery, History Museums and Arts Centers.
 - From National D-Day Memorial to Bedford Virginia Visitors Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bedford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lynchburg, Roanoke, Natural Bridge and Lexington.
 
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            The Riverwalk Trail offers a hiking and biking area for visitors to enjoy. The trail provides wildlife views as trail users travel from the Greek Orthodox Church to the end of the trail at the James River.        
    
    
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            Tours of the Natural Bridge Wax Museum can be included with admission to see the Natural Bridge. Figurines and scenes from the history of Virginia are included in the museum as is the history of the landmark itself.        
    
    
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            Visitors can view a diverse collection of fiberglass sculptures made by Mark Cline at Enchanted Castle Studios. Visitors can still view sculptures, but the location suffered a major fire in 2001 that shut down all other attractions.        
    
    
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            The O.Winston Link Museum is located in a restored Raymond Loewy designed passenger railway station. It displays the largest collection of the famous photographer's images of life during the 1950s along the railroad.        
    
    
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            Roughly 2,155 pieces are contained within the Taubman Museum of Art collection. The works include regional, folk, American, visionary, and Southeast American contemporary art, and there are even workshop programs for children to learn to make their own art.        
    
    
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            Learning and family fun is combined in the institute of Center in the Square. There is an aquarium, butterfly habitat, several museums, live entertainment options, and a rooptop pavilion for use during good weather.        
    
    
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                1 Market Square, Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
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            Formerly known as the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Taubman Museum of Art offers a permanent American Art collection for visitors to explore. The museum's collection includes the works of Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Childe Hassam.        
    
    
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            With a history that dates to 1964, Mill Mountain Theatre has spent the last 50 years offering regional performances. The two stages present shows that include musical theatre, comedy improv, and free live readings.        
    
    
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            The Kirk Avenue Music Hall is a live musical entertainment facility that features local as well as nationally renowned musicians in an intimate setting. The facility has a sound and lighting system.        
    
    
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            The largest manmade star in the world is on display at the Mill Mountain Star & Park. It is considered to be a signature landmark of Roanoke and lights up the night in addition to the park activities like hiking, biking, and a zoo that surround the star.