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Bedford
is located in Lawrence County in south-central Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the population was 13,768. The town was founded in 1825 and serves as the county seat.Bedford is known as the Limestone Capital of the World. It also offers a historical museum, community theater, a city park, and an annual Christmas Parade of Lights. Nearby, in Lawrence County, is Bluespring Caverns, a cave system stretching 21.5 miles. The cave system is a karst and river type cave formation and drains a 15 miles sinkhole plain. The cave well known for having the longest known subterranean river in the United States with approximately 3 miles of navigable river, and more than 21 miles of stream and river passages. Spring Mill State Park is also located near the town of Bedford. This 1,319-acre park is about 3 miles east of the town of Mitchell on Highway 60. The park contains several caverns and a tour is run by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, which travels about 500 feet into the cave. A settler's village can also be found in Spring Mill State Park. It features a historic watermill and 19 other structures. A stream runs through the village, which is fed by a spring in Hahmer Cave and powers the watermill. Heritage interpreters demonstrate crafts and skills from the 1760s.
Surrounding areas: Bloomington, Indiana (21.2 mi), French Lick, Indiana (22.7 mi), Sweetwater Lake, Indiana (35.9 mi), Taswell, Indiana (36.6 mi), Morgantown, Indiana (37.3 mi), Boone, Indiana (38.9 mi), Martinsville, Indiana (39.3 mi)
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Bedford Vacation Rentals
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Bedford Hotels and Resorts
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| Holiday Inn Express | 2800 Expy Ln | Bedford, IN | | (812) 279-1206 | | Mark III Motel | 1709 M St | Bedford, IN | | (812) 275-5935 | | Plaza Motel | RR 16 Box 735 | Bedford, IN | | (812) 834-5522 | | Rosemount Motel | 1532 M St | Bedford, IN | | (812) 275-5953 | | Stonehenge Lodge | 911 Constitution Ave | Bedford, IN | | (812) 279-8111 | | Super 8 Motel | 501 Bell Back Rd | Bedford, IN | | (812) 275-8881 | | Diamond Inn | 1300 N Walnut | Bloomington, IN | 20.3 mi. | (812) 332-9491 | | Homewood Suites | 1399 Liberty Dr | Bloomington, IN | 20.5 mi. | (812) 323-0500 | | A Summerhouse Inn | 4501 E 3rd St | Bloomington, IN | 21.0 mi. | (812) 332-2141 | | Century Suites | 300 SR 446 | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 336-7777 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 310 S College Ave | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 335-8000 | | Economy Inn | 4805 S Old Hwy 37 | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 824-8311 | | Fourwinds Resort And Marina | | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 824-9904 | | Super 8 Motel | 1000 W SR 46 Byp | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 323-8000 | | Travel Lodge | 2615 E 3 Rd | Bloomington, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 339-6191 | | Midwest Inn | 1917 W Main St | Paoli, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 723-4555 | | Ritz Motel | Rt 3 | Paoli, IN | 21.1 mi. | (812) 723-2530 | | Biddle Hotel And Conference Center | 900 East 7th St | Bloomington, IN | 21.3 mi. | (812) 855-5650 | | Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington | 245 N College Ave | Bloomington, IN | 21.4 mi. | (812) 331-1335 | | College Motor Inn | 509 N College Ave | Bloomington, IN | 21.5 mi. | (812) 336-6881 | | Downtown Motel | 509 N College | Bloomington, IN | 21.5 mi. | (812) 336-6881 | | Fairfield Inn | 120 Fairfield Dr | Bloomington, IN | 21.6 mi. | (812) 331-1122 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 117 S Franklin Rd | Bloomington, IN | 21.6 mi. | (812) 334-8800 | | Motel 6 | 126 S Franklin Rd | Bloomington, IN | 21.6 mi. | (812) 332-0337 | | Rodeway Inn | 126 Franklin Rd | Bloomington, IN | 21.6 mi. | (812) 332-9811 | | Towneplace Suites | 105 S Franklin Rd | Bloomington, IN | 21.6 mi. | (812) 334-1234 | | Motel 6 | 1800 N Walnut | Bloomington, IN | 22.3 mi. | (812) 332-0820 | | Hampton Inn Bloomington | 2100 N Walnut St | Bloomington, IN | 22.4 mi. | (812) 334-2100 | | Hampton Inn | 2100 N Walnut | Bloomington, IN | 22.4 mi. | (812) 334-2100 | | Indiana Motor Lodge | 200 Matlock Rd | Bloomington, IN | 22.6 mi. | (812) 336-0905 | | Beechwood Inn | | French Lick, IN | 22.7 mi. | (812) 936-9012 | | Lanes Motel Inc | Hwy 56 | French Lick, IN | 22.7 mi. | (812) 936-9919 | | Quality Inn | 1100 W Rappel Dr | Bloomington, IN | 22.8 mi. | (812) 323-2222 | | Econo Lodge | 2601 N Walnut St | Bloomington, IN | 23.0 mi. | (812) 332-9453 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 2603 N Walnut St | Bloomington, IN | 23.0 mi. | (812) 332-9453 | | Sleep Hollow Inn Motel | 550 S Washington | Bloomfield, IN | 26.6 mi. | (812) 384-3583 | | Hotel Nashville Resort | 245 Jefferson St | Nashville, IN | 27.0 mi. | (812) 988-0740 | | Abe Martin Lodge | | Nashville, IN | 27.1 mi. | (812) 988-4418 | | Comfort Inn | 75 W Chestnut St | Nashville, IN | 27.1 mi. | (812) 988-6118 | | Green Valley Lodge | RR #5 | Nashville, IN | 27.1 mi. | (812) 988-0231 |
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| Wampler House Bed & Breakfast | 4905 South Rogers St | Bloomington, IN | 17.6 mi. | (812) 824-2446 |
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Bedford Weather & Climate
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Southern Indiana has a climate classified as humid continental. Cold winters and warm, humid summers are the norm. Southern Indiana has an unusual amount of humidity throughout the year, even in the wintertime. Temperatures generally diverge somewhat from the north and south sections of the state, with the annual mean temperature being 49 degrees F. in the north and 57 degrees F. in the south. While droughts occasionally occur in the southern region, rainfall in usually abundant, with a yearly average of 44 inches. The annual snowfall in Indiana averages less than 22 inches. Indiana is one of the most tornado-prone states in the country.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
18°F |
2.66 in. |
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| February |
42°F |
21°F |
2.65 in. |
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| March |
53°F |
30°F |
3.84 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
40°F |
4.40 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
50°F |
4.95 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
60°F |
3.98 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
64°F |
4.72 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
61°F |
4.09 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
53°F |
3.15 in. |
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| October |
66°F |
40°F |
3.08 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
32°F |
4.08 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
22°F |
3.33 in. |
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Bedford Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Monroe County airport (BMG) located about 20 miles northwest of Bedford in Bloomington, Indiana, Terre Haute International Hulman Field (HUF) located approximately 59 miles northwest of Bedford in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Indianapolis International airport (IND) located roughly 60 miles north of Bedford in Indianapolis, Indiana, and finally Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) located around 62 miles southeast of Bedford in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Bedford Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Holiday World | Santa Claus | IN | 56.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | Louisville | KY | 57.5 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 65.1 mi. | | | Riverside Park | Indianapolis | IN | 65.1 mi. | | | Old Indiana | Thorntown | IN | 87.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Parky's Pirate Cove/Miami Whitewater Forest | Cincinnati | OH | 111.0 mi. | | | Surf Cincinnati Water Park | Cincinnati | OH | 111.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Otis Park Golf Course | Bedford | IN | | | | Stone Crest Golf Community | Bedford | IN | | | | Cedar Valley Golf Course | Mitchell | IN | 9.1 mi. | | | Persimmon Ridge Golf Course | Mitchell | IN | 9.1 mi. | | | Links Golf Course | Orleans | IN | 14.0 mi. | | | Bloomington Par Three | Bloomington | IN | 20.7 mi. | | | Cascades Golf Course | Bloomington | IN | 20.7 mi. | | | Indiana University Golf Course | Bloomington | IN | 20.7 mi. | | | Paoli Country Club | Paoli | IN | 21.6 mi. | | | Wicker Park Golf Course | Highland | IN | 25.0 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf Course | Loogootee | IN | 26.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski World | Nashville | IN | 27.1 mi. | | | Perfect North Slopes | Lawrenceburg | IN | 89.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Spring Mill State Park | | IN | 9.8 mi. | | | Brown County State Park | | IN | 21.1 mi. | | | McCormicks Creek State Park | | IN | 31.5 mi. | | | Hilands Overlook State Park | | IN | 38.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Wylie House Museum | Bloomington | IN | 21.1 mi. | (History) | | Indiana University Art Museum | Bloomington | IN | 21.1 mi. | (Art) | | Louisville Science Center | Louisville | KY | 57.5 mi. | (Science) | | Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind | Louisville | KY | 57.5 mi. | (History) | | Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial | Lincoln City | IN | 58.1 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 57.5 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 65.1 mi. | | | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati | OH | 111.0 mi. | |
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