The Global Youth Village is in Bedford County, Virginia, roughly 210
miles southwest of Washington, D.C. It is approximately a 5 hour drive
with scenic four-lane highway most of the way. Legacy is also 2 hours
north of Greensboro, N.C. It is located midway between Roanoke and Lynchburg,
Virginia, about 15 miles south of the town of Bedford.
From
the Washington, D.C. Beltway (I-495, northeast)
1.
Take I-66 West to the Gainesville exit. The exit ramp feeds directly
onto Rt. 29 South. Proceed on Rt. 29 South, following the signs taking
the bypass rather than the business route when given a choice. (Please
note: in Charlottesville, Rt. 29 turns right just before an overpass.
It is clearly marked.)
2.
As you are nearing the town of Amherst, you will see a large green /
white sign for Rt. 29 South Lynchburg / Danville. Stay in the left lane
to get on the bypass. (Do not exit right onto Rt. 29 business.) This
bypass lasts about 12 miles. After 11 miles, you will see a sign "South
Rt. 29 / Rt. 460 West, Lynchburg / Danville, 1 mile." Just after
you cross the Monacan Bridge over the James River, you will exit right
onto Rt. 460 West, driving towards Lynchburg / Bedford / Roanoke.
3.
You will be on 460 west approximately 13.5 miles total, bypassing most
of Lynchburg.
4.
Continue on Rt.460 West all the way to Bedford. Just before Bedford,
you will pass a large Walmart on the right. Just past the Walmart, exit
to the right.
5.
At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn LEFT, going under the overpass.
This is Rt. 714, Falling Creek Drive. Stay on this road for about 10
miles.
6.
You will pass a large dairy farm on the right, Double Good Dairy. 1/4
mile past the dairy farm is our driveway, a paved road with a road sign
that says "Prosperity Drive." There is a small blue and white
sign saying "Legacy International." Turn left into the driveway.
You're here!
From Raleigh / Durham & Danville (south):
1. Take Route 70 West from Raleigh until it joins Interstate 85 in Durham.
2. Follow 85 West to the Hillsboro exit, Route 86 North.
3. Follow 86 North to Danville, where you will follow the signs to 29
North.
4. In Danville, take Rt. 29 North. Drive through Virginia to the first
"Altavista Rt. 43" exit. Turn left off the exit ramp onto
Rt. 43. Follow Rt. 43 for 17 miles until it joins Rt. 24.
5. Turn left onto Rt. 24 and make an immediate right onto Rt. 714 /
Falling Creek Drive, just after a closed gas station. Drive 2.2 miles.
See #5 above for balance of directions.
AREA
LODGING
Extended
Stay America
1910 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-239-8863
Courtyard
by Marriott
4640 Murray Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-846-7900
Sleep
Inn
3620 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-846-6900
The
above hotels are located in Lynchburg, VA approx 25 minutes (20 miles)
from the Global Youth Village.
Days
Inn
921 Blue Ridge Ave
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-8286
Super
8
842 Ole Turnpike Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-587-0100
The above motels are located approx 15 minutes (10 miles) from the Global
Youth Village.
