Things to Do Near Smith Mountain Lake
Bedford Landings gives you a welcoming home base for exploring the Smith Mountain Lake area. Whether you want to spend the day on the water, visit a winery, enjoy family-friendly fun, plan a romantic outing, or discover a local favorite, there is plenty to do nearby.
And you do not have to plan everything alone. Karen and Jack are happy to share local maps, restaurant ideas, and recommendations to help you make the most of your visit.
Lake activities – Wineries – Family fun – Couples getaways
Plan Your Stay With a Little Local Insight
That is where staying with local hosts makes a difference. Karen and Jack can help you think through what is nearby, what fits your schedule, and what may be worth adding to your visit.
There is no single right way to enjoy Smith Mountain Lake. You might want a full day on the water, an afternoon at a winery, a family outing, a quiet dinner, a scenic drive, or a weekend that leaves plenty of room to do less.
Choose the kind of Smith Mountain Lake trip you want.
Use these landing page cards to guide visitors toward lake activities, wineries, family activities, and couples getaway ideas. Images, text, and links can be changed in Elementor.
Smith Mountain Lake Activities
Smith Mountain Lake is made for days outside. Spend time boating, fishing, visiting nearby parks, exploring scenic areas, or finding a quiet place to enjoy the water.
Wineries & Local Tasting Experiences
Enjoy a slower day with nearby wineries, local tasting rooms, and places where you can sip, sample, and enjoy the flavor of the Smith Mountain Lake region.
Fun for the Whole Family
Traveling with kids, grandkids, or a group with different interests? The Smith Mountain Lake area offers plenty of family-friendly options, from mini golf and arcades to parks, animal experiences, and nearby day trips.
Perfect for Couples
Plan a quiet getaway with local dining, wineries, scenic drives, lake time, shopping, live music, and simple ways to slow down together.
Ask Karen & Jack for Local Recommendations
One of the best parts of staying at Bedford Landings is having hosts who know the Smith Mountain Lake area and are happy to point you in the right direction. If you are deciding between a lake day, winery visit, family outing, dinner reservation, scenic drive, or rainy-day plan, just ask.
Karen and Jack can help guests think through what fits their schedule, interests, and pace. It is one of the simple advantages of choosing a hosted bed and breakfast instead of figuring everything out from a search results page.
More to Explore Around the Region
If you have extra time, Bedford Landings also gives you access to nearby regional destinations. Roanoke is about 45 minutes away for shopping, restaurants, museums, Mill Mountain Zoo, the farmers market, and events.
Lynchburg is also about 45 minutes away, with shopping, riverside parks, dining, a farmers market, and antique or curiosity shops.
Things to Do FAQs
Things to Do Near Smith Mountain Lake - FAQs
What are some popular things to do near Smith Mountain Lake?
Popular things to do near Smith Mountain Lake include boating, fishing, visiting parks, hiking, golf, waterfront dining, wineries, mini golf, local shopping, live music, and nearby historical attractions.
Can Bedford Landings help us plan what to do?
Yes. Karen and Jack are happy to share local maps, restaurant ideas, and recommendations based on your interests, schedule, and the kind of trip you want.
Are there family-friendly things to do near Smith Mountain Lake?
Yes. The area offers mini golf, arcades, parks, ice cream, movies, animal experiences, and nearby attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial, Booker T. Washington National Monument, Mill Mountain Zoo, and Natural Bridge Zoo.
Are there romantic things to do near Smith Mountain Lake?
Yes. Couples can enjoy wineries, waterfront dining, scenic drives, boat rides, live music, shopping, nearby wellness and skincare options, picnic add-ons, firepit packages, and quiet evenings back at Bedford Landings.
Are there wineries near Smith Mountain Lake?
Yes. The current local resource list includes nearby wineries such as Hickory Hill Vineyard & Winery, Peaks of Otter Winery, Brooks Mill Winery, Ramulose Ridge Vineyards, and Seven Doors Winery.
Can guests rent boats or spend time on the water?
Yes. The Smith Mountain Lake area offers boating services, rentals, marinas, boat ramps, fishing guides, parks, and lake access. Guests can ask Bedford Landings for local suggestions.
Are there things to do if it rains?
Yes. Rainy-day options may include movies, shopping, museums, local dining, wineries, nearby Roanoke or Lynchburg day trips, board games, and relaxing at Bedford Landings.
Make Bedford Landings Your Smith Mountain Lake Home Base
Whether you are planning a lake adventure, a winery day, a family trip, or a quiet couples getaway, Bedford Landings gives you a welcoming place to stay near Smith Mountain Lake with hosts who can help you make the most of the area.
Choose your room, plan your stay, and ask Karen and Jack for ideas when you arrive.
Hosted hospitality – Local insight – Smith Mountain Lake area