The portion of Lynchburg, Virginia known as Bedford Hills, is in the 24503 area code. It is surrounded by route 501, which is also referred to as Boonesboro Road, Lynchburg Expressway, and Northwest Expressway.
Shopping in this area is plentiful because of the Village Courts Shopping Center, Boonesboro Shopping Center, and Forest Plaza West Shopping Center.
There is a YMCA in this community that offers many programs for children and adults alike. It offers childcare, martial arts training, workout facilities, and swimming amenities.
Lynchburg, the larger city in which Bedford Hills is located, is part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Lynchburg has a few different names such as the “City of Seven Hills,” “The Hill City,” and also “A City Unto Itself,” because the city is independent and not located in any county. History reports that Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that did not fall to the Union in the Civil War.
Although the area of Bedford Hills can be described as mostly suburban/rural, it is part of an area that has booming commerce and industry. As the regional center for this, industries in Lynchburg near Bedford Hills include nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals, and material handling. The city has a skilled labor force and lower unemployment rate than the national average. This area also has a below average cost of living.
One of the largest and most popular country clubs can be found in the Bedford Hills area. Oakwood Country Club features golf, tennis, swimming, special events such as weddings and business functions, dinners and weekend brunch for its members.