The Peaks of Otter Lodge is located on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford, Virginia.
Deer outside Lodge
The lodge is beautifully set on the banks of Abbott Lake at the base of Sharp Top Mountain. This is a favorite destination for a special dinner and is a scenic 45 minute drive from Lynchburg. You can take a stroll around the lake or peruse the gift shops before dinner in the Lake View Restaurant. Enjoy an after dinner drink at the Sharp Top Cocktail Lounge or in the bar. Stay overnight at the lodge and enjoy a hearty breakfast before hiking the 1.5 mile trail up Sharp Top, one of the three peaks that make up the Peaks of Otter. In non-winter months, you can take the Sharp Top bus to the top as well. For more information on lodging and dinner reservations, contact the front desk at 1(800)542-5927 or online at http://www.peaksofotter.com/
Lake View Restaurant 
Lounge Fireplace
From Lynchburg: 460 West to first Bedford Exit. Take Peaks Street (Route 43) to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Lodge is located 500 yards on the right.
For more information on things to do in Bedford, Virginia, or homes for sale, contact Debbie Malone, Realtor (R) (434) 546-0369
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The Peaks of Otter lodge is wonderful and it's so peaceful there.
Don't forget...they have a big seafood buffet on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven't sampled it but here it's great.
Laura
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I really love the Peaks of Otter and go there often. It is one of my favorite places to take photos. Not far from there I took a picture that was published in National Geographic.
I have seen deer, bear and hawks that frequent this beautiful place. And there is nothing finer than going to the Lodge to have some fried green tomatoes a very special treat. I also really enjoy there apple pie and ice cream that is beyond comparison.
This is one of my shots of Abbot Lake that many have enjoyed: http://robertmillerphoto.com/albums/album/72157600039308659/photo/229917900/most-interesting-according-to-dopiaza-this-side-of-tranquility.html
A picture of the Lodge itself reflecting in Abbot Lake: http://robertmillerphoto.com/albums/album/72157600039308659/photo/225088334/most-interesting-according-to-dopiaza-reflecting-on-the-peaks-of-otter-lodge.html
And one picture which the evening sky just showered the landscape in reds: http://robertmillerphoto.com/albums/tags/mrsun/tags/lynchburgvirginia/photo/3031281131/peaks-of-otter-sky.html
I really enjoy your blog, you are a great ambassador for our region.
Warmly,
Bob
Thank you Bob! I really appreciate your input, please feel free to add your photo's directly to the blog, yours are exceptional and really capture the beauty of the area. This is one of my favorite places, we are so fortunate to live here, aren't we?
Debbie, this is such a masterpiece of a blog for Localism for your area.
What a lovely place and what a wonderful job you did with it.
Bravo!
This is now featured on the TravelingRainers group.
I want to see it in person this summer.
Hi Mirela, thank you! I would love to show you around the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Peaks of Otter. Let me know when you'll be in the area!