Lodging and Attractions near CNSC
The National D-Day Memorial
The memorial is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Openings before or after normal operating hours are by special arrangement for additional fees.
Regular Entry Fee: - $5 per adult; $3 per child (ages 6-16); under 6 - free
The National D-Day Memorial is located at the interchange of Routes 460 Bypass and 122, in the City of Bedford, between Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia. Access to Interstate 81 and Route 29 from Route 460 are within 20 miles of the Memorial. You may view this location using the MapQuest map service. To use a GPS system, use 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, Virginia for directions.
Camping
The Claytor Nature Study Center has a nice campground a short walk through the woods from the Education Building where the meeting will be held. There are several private campsites, each with tent pad, picnic table, and fire pit with grill.
A spacious group camping area with larger fire pit is also available.
One shower and two bathrooms on the lower level of the education building may be accessed through the night.
Hotels
The Otter's Den Bed and Breakfast
8578 Peaks Road, Bedford VA 24523
540/586-2204
877-968-8377 (toll free)
Rooms from $95 to $120 per night,
All rooms with 40 mile view of valley below the Peaks of Otter,
main building built in 1797,
all rooms with private bath, includes full country breakfast.
This is the nearest lodging to the Claytor Center, about 3.5 miles away.
Peaks of Otter Lodge
Blue Ridge Parkway
peaksotter@aol.com
540/586-1081
$126.50 weekday
No TVs or telephones
All rooms with mountain and lake views (and these are tremendous!)
AARP, AAA, or military 10% discount
The lodge is 7 miles from the Claytor Center.
The following options are also about 7 miles from the Center but the driving directions are a little more complicated.
Days Inn - Bedford
921 Blue Ridge Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 540/586-8286
$55.95 (single, queen), $62.95 (2 double or king, some of these with mountain views) plus tax
Recently renovated, microwave and fridge, large continental breakfast, outdoor pool, high speed wireless, Mexican Restaurant and bar on premises.
Bedford Super-8
842 Sword Beach Lane
Bedford, VA 24523
540/587-0100
$78.88 (plus 10% tax)
AAA, AARP with 10% discount
Breakfast, high-speed Internet, privileges at YMCA nearby.
