Guidebook for Culpeper
Food Scene
Please keep in mind that many of the local Town of Culpeper restaurants and businesses are closed on Mondays. Please check online to make sure your choice is open .
Local favorite, delicious barbecue ribs, chicken, pork.
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Shawn's Smokehouse BBQ Culpeper
602 Sperryville PikeLocal favorite, delicious barbecue ribs, chicken, pork.
Uncle Elders Family Restaurant BBQ
129 E Culpeper StThis is a rather famous restaurant on Davis Street with good food; pricey for dinner, but lunches are reasonable. This place tends to get crowded.
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It's About Thyme
128 East Davis StreetThis is a rather famous restaurant on Davis Street with good food; pricey for dinner, but lunches are reasonable. This place tends to get crowded.
Flavor on Main
137 S Main StThis has good food and a nice classy bar.
This restaurant is also a fish market, so the long and narrow seating area has the fresh fish displays along the side. Under same management as Thyme Market, so you can order from Copper Fish is you sit in the alley by Thyme Market.
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Copper Fish
140 E Davis StThis restaurant is also a fish market, so the long and narrow seating area has the fresh fish displays along the side. Under same management as Thyme Market, so you can order from Copper Fish is you sit in the alley by Thyme Market.
Owner is from Italy-best pizza and authentic Italian food. Even though it's in the middle of a parking lot, inside, it has an Old World feel and great food and wine.
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
235 Southgate Shopping CenterOwner is from Italy-best pizza and authentic Italian food. Even though it's in the middle of a parking lot, inside, it has an Old World feel and great food and wine.
It's a fun place, a little loud, but only because there are a lot of people laughing and having fun, sharing a meal and some great beers. Offers craft beer, and the daily dinner specials Monday-Thursday and quite a deal and great food. Friendly service.
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Grill 309
309 S Main StIt's a fun place, a little loud, but only because there are a lot of people laughing and having fun, sharing a meal and some great beers. Offers craft beer, and the daily dinner specials Monday-Thursday and quite a deal and great food. Friendly service.
Natraj indian Cuisine
219 E Davis StFrost Cafe is an icon in Culpeper. Located at the corner of East Davis and Main, it is in a fine old building and is a step back in time. It seems more like a diner than a cafe. It's a fun place to eat.
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Frost Cafe
101 E Davis StFrost Cafe is an icon in Culpeper. Located at the corner of East Davis and Main, it is in a fine old building and is a step back in time. It seems more like a diner than a cafe. It's a fun place to eat.
This is an incredible local breakfast spot. You could drive right past in and not even know it's there, but the locals know this place and frequent it. It has an old hometown feel, the breakfast food is terrific and service is friendly.
Country Cafe
1359 Orange RdThis is an incredible local breakfast spot. You could drive right past in and not even know it's there, but the locals know this place and frequent it. It has an old hometown feel, the breakfast food is terrific and service is friendly.
They grind the grain right there in front of you and use non-gmo, no pesticides, good grains including spelt. It's the healthy bakery in town. Friendly people. They also have lunch items for a quick bite.
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Moving Meadows Farm & Bakery
307 S Main StThey grind the grain right there in front of you and use non-gmo, no pesticides, good grains including spelt. It's the healthy bakery in town. Friendly people. They also have lunch items for a quick bite.
Love’s Kitchen
106 W Cameron StAlthough we have not eaten here, we did receive a comment from one of our guests that they really enjoyed their dinner at Sweet Roux.
Sweet Roux
110 S East StAlthough we have not eaten here, we did receive a comment from one of our guests that they really enjoyed their dinner at Sweet Roux.
Chick-Fil-A is our favorite fast food restaurant, has wonderful milk shakes-peach in the summer and amazing Christmas season shakes. The kids play area is enclosed and a great place for moms to connect while children play safely. Their kids' meal toys are also very thoughtful and nice. Good people. Look for Poppa J, the greeter.
Chick-fil-A
15275 Creativity DriveChick-Fil-A is our favorite fast food restaurant, has wonderful milk shakes-peach in the summer and amazing Christmas season shakes. The kids play area is enclosed and a great place for moms to connect while children play safely. Their kids' meal toys are also very thoughtful and nice. Good people. Look for Poppa J, the greeter.
THE place to go for local not-so-good-for-you pastries and bakery items. Small shop, no seating, but super popular.
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Knakal's Bakery
146 E Davis StTHE place to go for local not-so-good-for-you pastries and bakery items. Small shop, no seating, but super popular.
It is unique, and the seating seems to offer privacy. It's a great place to have a nice conversation over coffee or tea.
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Raven’s Nest Coffee House
215 E Davis StIt is unique, and the seating seems to offer privacy. It's a great place to have a nice conversation over coffee or tea.
Pinto Thai is authentic Thai, with Thai chefs and servers. It is now in a vintage building on East Davis with high ceilings and trendy decor, and nice relaxing atmosphere. It also has a bar. This is one of our favorites. We were in Thailand for several months and this food brings back some good memories. The servers are Thai and also very nice. They have one tv screen with a Thai station and the house music is old style Thai instrumental with pipes. Our favorites are Drunken Noodle and Thai Red Curry- we took photos of Drunken Noodle for you, also Mango Sticky Rice.
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PINTO Thai Culpeper Restaurant & Bar
179 E Davis StPinto Thai is authentic Thai, with Thai chefs and servers. It is now in a vintage building on East Davis with high ceilings and trendy decor, and nice relaxing atmosphere. It also has a bar. This is one of our favorites. We were in Thailand for several months and this food brings back some good memories. The servers are Thai and also very nice. They have one tv screen with a Thai station and the house music is old style Thai instrumental with pipes. Our favorites are Drunken Noodle and Thai Red Curry- we took photos of Drunken Noodle for you, also Mango Sticky Rice.
We call this the "Amish Store" because of the horse and buggy logo on all their items. It's a great place to get a quick lunch, made to order sandwiches in the back with their freshly cut deli meats and cheeses. It has many pantry items that have been purchased in bulk and divided into smaller containers which we love. Prices of their spices can't be beat. Lake Pelham is adjacent to this property. Jeff says they have the biscuits and gravy for breakfast!
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Ole Country Store & Bakery
18019 Country Store DrWe call this the "Amish Store" because of the horse and buggy logo on all their items. It's a great place to get a quick lunch, made to order sandwiches in the back with their freshly cut deli meats and cheeses. It has many pantry items that have been purchased in bulk and divided into smaller containers which we love. Prices of their spices can't be beat. Lake Pelham is adjacent to this property. Jeff says they have the biscuits and gravy for breakfast!
Miss Minerva's is a fun place to go for a girls treat. You can dress up and enjoy tea and goodies and have a quiet, relaxing time with friends and family. We went with my mom, my aunt, cousin and my daughters for a multi-generational memory making afternoon. My aunt is gone now, and I so cherish the memories and photos we have of this time together.
Miss Minerva's
167 E Davis StMiss Minerva's is a fun place to go for a girls treat. You can dress up and enjoy tea and goodies and have a quiet, relaxing time with friends and family. We went with my mom, my aunt, cousin and my daughters for a multi-generational memory making afternoon. My aunt is gone now, and I so cherish the memories and photos we have of this time together.
18 Grams Coffee Lab
201 Waters PlThis is the newest, trendiest coffee shop in town.
Baby Jim’s Snack Bar is an icon in Culpeper, but sadly, a fire has shut the doors. Hopefully it will reopen.
Baby Jim's Snack Bar
701 North Main StreetBaby Jim’s Snack Bar is an icon in Culpeper, but sadly, a fire has shut the doors. Hopefully it will reopen.
If you just want a bite to eat quickly, walk next door and see what Duke has cooked up for that day. We asked him what is on the daily menu and he replied, “Whatever is on sale at the grocery stores that week!” Step back in time to simpler days.
Dukes General Store
14142 Rixeyville RdIf you just want a bite to eat quickly, walk next door and see what Duke has cooked up for that day. We asked him what is on the daily menu and he replied, “Whatever is on sale at the grocery stores that week!” Step back in time to simpler days.
Graze to Griddle has been our favorite local food truck parked at Death Ridge Brewery on Thursday nights. Even though the food truck is still cooking, they have opened a permanent location right next to “It’s About Thyme” on East Davis. Their grass fed beef burgers are fantastic, good fries and fried cheese curds. Lots of food in an order.
Graze to Griddle
134 East Davis StreetGraze to Griddle has been our favorite local food truck parked at Death Ridge Brewery on Thursday nights. Even though the food truck is still cooking, they have opened a permanent location right next to “It’s About Thyme” on East Davis. Their grass fed beef burgers are fantastic, good fries and fried cheese curds. Lots of food in an order.
This is a brand new Hawaiian Restaurant that opened April 2023. The owner is Hawaiian and is serving up some traditional Hawaiian dishes like poke, poi, kaulua pork, haupia and so much more! Locust Grove is just East of Culpeper off Route 3.
Just heard that it is temporarily closed so check before making the drive.
Locust Grove Spoon and Fork
This is a brand new Hawaiian Restaurant that opened April 2023. The owner is Hawaiian and is serving up some traditional Hawaiian dishes like poke, poi, kaulua pork, haupia and so much more! Locust Grove is just East of Culpeper off Route 3.
Just heard that it is temporarily closed so check before making the drive.
La Chiapaneca
Piedmont Steakhouse
110 E Cameron StGreat steak in a trendy old brick building.
Davis Street Pier
302 E Davis StI do not recommend this place.
Albana's Taverna
Albany’s serves food Greek style. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
We enjoy this family style restaurant with a Peruvian flair and a large and varied menu. It’s a single large room and can seat large families. The food is good and affordable. They have been around for a long time.
4 C's
302 S Main StWe enjoy this family style restaurant with a Peruvian flair and a large and varied menu. It’s a single large room and can seat large families. The food is good and affordable. They have been around for a long time.
El Jaripeo
Fun place to eat-great service and good, large portions.
Wineries
This is our favorite local winery. They have a nice lake with a boardwalk. The house has two tasting rooms and is a cozy, old restored house. The back deck is nice and there is another tasting bar near the deck. The front porch overlooks the lake and vineyard. There is a large backyard with space to play and roam. They have a distillery and a brewery on the property. The brewery is divided into two sections-the left allows children and outside food and the right is adults only Irish Pub. They have seasonal events, so check their website.
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Old House Vineyards
18351 Corkys LnThis is our favorite local winery. They have a nice lake with a boardwalk. The house has two tasting rooms and is a cozy, old restored house. The back deck is nice and there is another tasting bar near the deck. The front porch overlooks the lake and vineyard. There is a large backyard with space to play and roam. They have a distillery and a brewery on the property. The brewery is divided into two sections-the left allows children and outside food and the right is adults only Irish Pub. They have seasonal events, so check their website.
A bit of a drive from Culpeper, but we are members of this winery because their wines are amazing, owners are great and the grounds are very nice. It's a California style vineyard, as the owners are from that state and had a family winery there.
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Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Co Rd 635A bit of a drive from Culpeper, but we are members of this winery because their wines are amazing, owners are great and the grounds are very nice. It's a California style vineyard, as the owners are from that state and had a family winery there.
We have watched this winery, located in Amissville, grow up! When we first visited, the tasting room was in the basement of their house and the fermentation tanks were in the garage! They have recently built a fantastic, large tasting room., beautifully decorated with high ceilings and a fireplace. Friendly staff, good wine, pleasant atmosphere. They have live music on the weekends.
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Magnolia Vineyards
200 View Town RdWe have watched this winery, located in Amissville, grow up! When we first visited, the tasting room was in the basement of their house and the fermentation tanks were in the garage! They have recently built a fantastic, large tasting room., beautifully decorated with high ceilings and a fireplace. Friendly staff, good wine, pleasant atmosphere. They have live music on the weekends.
A fascinating winery along 211 along the way to Skyline Drive. “The Gray Ghost” was the nickname given to John Singleton Mosby, a brilliant Confederate Cavalry Battalion Commander during the Civil War. He was cunning and daring and his tactics are still studied today. The winery is a museum of Civil War paintings and memorabilia dedicated to Mosby and his Rangers. If you like history and good wine, you will probably enjoy this winery.
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Gray Ghost Vineyards
14706 Lee HwyA fascinating winery along 211 along the way to Skyline Drive. “The Gray Ghost” was the nickname given to John Singleton Mosby, a brilliant Confederate Cavalry Battalion Commander during the Civil War. He was cunning and daring and his tactics are still studied today. The winery is a museum of Civil War paintings and memorabilia dedicated to Mosby and his Rangers. If you like history and good wine, you will probably enjoy this winery.
This is a small winery with the tasting room located in a lovely, old house. The owners are a husband and wife, Luke and Toni, and Luke is also the wine maker! They make you feel right at home and their wines are very good. There is a beautiful pond on the property with Adirondack chairs strategically placed and you can bring a picnic or snacks to enjoy, along with your wine.
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Granite Heights Winery
8141 Opal RdThis is a small winery with the tasting room located in a lovely, old house. The owners are a husband and wife, Luke and Toni, and Luke is also the wine maker! They make you feel right at home and their wines are very good. There is a beautiful pond on the property with Adirondack chairs strategically placed and you can bring a picnic or snacks to enjoy, along with your wine.
Beautiful place, not too far from Culpeper-they are family with Mediterranean Cellars in Warrenton, which is wine made in the Greek tradition. They have a nice tasting room and pretty grounds.
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Molon Lave Vineyards and Winery
10075 Lees Mill RdBeautiful place, not too far from Culpeper-they are family with Mediterranean Cellars in Warrenton, which is wine made in the Greek tradition. They have a nice tasting room and pretty grounds.
The family came years ago from Greece and the owner is the wine maker, so the wines and tasting room are Greek in style. The views are very nice and the setting is pretty. They have a beautiful table with the base carved out of the root of an olive tree. It is peaceful here.
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Mediterranean Cellars, LLC.
8295 Falcon Glen RdThe family came years ago from Greece and the owner is the wine maker, so the wines and tasting room are Greek in style. The views are very nice and the setting is pretty. They have a beautiful table with the base carved out of the root of an olive tree. It is peaceful here.
Rachel was a wedding planner at this winery before we listed Old Blue as a vacation rental.
They have a lovely tasting room and wines are in a Greek style. This family also owns a concrete business so notice the fences are not made of wood, but concrete!
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Morais Vineyards & Winery
11409 Marsh RdRachel was a wedding planner at this winery before we listed Old Blue as a vacation rental.
They have a lovely tasting room and wines are in a Greek style. This family also owns a concrete business so notice the fences are not made of wood, but concrete!
Breweries and Distilleries
Far Gohn Brewing Company
301 S East StPopular, fun place.
Out in the country and kid friendly. They have a great play area with a play ship and fort and a sandbox. They have a kitchen and sell burgers and fries and such. Great mountain views for enjoying the outdoor seating in the warmer seasons. We sometimes bring comfortable folding chairs but they have picnic tables out back and tables and chairs around the side and front porches. There is also seating inside and a small children’s play space.
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old trade brewery
13270 Alanthus RdOut in the country and kid friendly. They have a great play area with a play ship and fort and a sandbox. They have a kitchen and sell burgers and fries and such. Great mountain views for enjoying the outdoor seating in the warmer seasons. We sometimes bring comfortable folding chairs but they have picnic tables out back and tables and chairs around the side and front porches. There is also seating inside and a small children’s play space.
Flavor on Main
137 S Main StClassy bar and super good food. A bit pricey.
Beer Hound Brewery
201 Waters PlThe Sangria Bowl
305 S Main StThis is our absolute favorite brewery, in the countryside on over 200 acres just up 229N from Old Blue. The owners are awesome, friendly, like-able and have a wealth of knowledge on the history of the property and the area. The atmosphere is fun and family friendly for “well-behaved children and dogs.” They have food trucks and the space is large and rustic with plenty of outdoor seating. The beer is really good, especially for a new business. There is a beer for all tastes, plenty to choose from. They even have one called, “Closest Thing”, which is the closest thing to the beers we used to drink before craft beer. They also make their own hard cider and have a selection of local wines to choose from. They are open Thursday through Sunday, but check on that because the days and times may change as they grow.
Graze to Griddle food truck is there on Thursdays and the place gets packed! Family friendly with outdoor covered seating with heaters.
Live music is good.
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Death Ridge Brewery
5255 higher ground trailThis is our absolute favorite brewery, in the countryside on over 200 acres just up 229N from Old Blue. The owners are awesome, friendly, like-able and have a wealth of knowledge on the history of the property and the area. The atmosphere is fun and family friendly for “well-behaved children and dogs.” They have food trucks and the space is large and rustic with plenty of outdoor seating. The beer is really good, especially for a new business. There is a beer for all tastes, plenty to choose from. They even have one called, “Closest Thing”, which is the closest thing to the beers we used to drink before craft beer. They also make their own hard cider and have a selection of local wines to choose from. They are open Thursday through Sunday, but check on that because the days and times may change as they grow.
Graze to Griddle food truck is there on Thursdays and the place gets packed! Family friendly with outdoor covered seating with heaters.
Live music is good.
Thus is a distillery and a fun place to get an educational tour of the entire process and to learn a little history about the art of making liquor through the years. Reasonably priced and good people.
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Belmont Farms
13490 Cedar Run RdThus is a distillery and a fun place to get an educational tour of the entire process and to learn a little history about the art of making liquor through the years. Reasonably priced and good people.
History
This is a great little museum located in the train depot at the end of Davis Street. It has very informative displays of Culpeper through the years, large Civil War section and dinosaur footprint fossil found locally in a quarry. Friendly people.
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Museum of Culpeper History
113 Commerce StThis is a great little museum located in the train depot at the end of Davis Street. It has very informative displays of Culpeper through the years, large Civil War section and dinosaur footprint fossil found locally in a quarry. Friendly people.
During the Civil War, this house, very near the railroad tracks, was used as a hospital for both the Confederate and Union soldiers. The wounded men took charred sticks from the fireplace and began to draw artwork and autographs and political cartoons on the wall. These were covered over with years of paint and layers and layers of wallpaper and long forgotten. On the night before it was to be burned by the fire department, someone was salvaging some of the woodwork, and discovered some writing. The burning of the house was cancelled, and slowly, painstakingly, the layers of paint and paper were removed to reveal rooms full of graffiti. It is fascinating, and a donation gets you in.
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Graffiti House
19484 Brandy RdDuring the Civil War, this house, very near the railroad tracks, was used as a hospital for both the Confederate and Union soldiers. The wounded men took charred sticks from the fireplace and began to draw artwork and autographs and political cartoons on the wall. These were covered over with years of paint and layers and layers of wallpaper and long forgotten. On the night before it was to be burned by the fire department, someone was salvaging some of the woodwork, and discovered some writing. The burning of the house was cancelled, and slowly, painstakingly, the layers of paint and paper were removed to reveal rooms full of graffiti. It is fascinating, and a donation gets you in.
My husband and I visited recently and were pleasantly surprised at how well put together the visitor center was! The visitor center seems to lead one on a journey to learn the unfolding of the battle, and the personal stories of the people involved, North and South, soldier, civilians, doctors. We found the stories fascinating and sobering and felt the heaviness of what happened there. There were many artifacts and some audio buttons you could push to hear narrations or short films. Pace yourself to save time for the grand finale-a room with walls covered in large photographs of soldiers who fought there and beneath them the seemingly endless names of men who died there. There are also nice trails and paths to walk with markers showing where Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded, some Confederate trenches and other interesting sites.
Both The Wilderness Battlefield and Chancellorsville are near Culpeper on Route 3. If you love history or feel the need to learn about our past struggles as a nation, it is worth going to see these.
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Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank RdMy husband and I visited recently and were pleasantly surprised at how well put together the visitor center was! The visitor center seems to lead one on a journey to learn the unfolding of the battle, and the personal stories of the people involved, North and South, soldier, civilians, doctors. We found the stories fascinating and sobering and felt the heaviness of what happened there. There were many artifacts and some audio buttons you could push to hear narrations or short films. Pace yourself to save time for the grand finale-a room with walls covered in large photographs of soldiers who fought there and beneath them the seemingly endless names of men who died there. There are also nice trails and paths to walk with markers showing where Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded, some Confederate trenches and other interesting sites.
Both The Wilderness Battlefield and Chancellorsville are near Culpeper on Route 3. If you love history or feel the need to learn about our past struggles as a nation, it is worth going to see these.
This is a sobering place to see and learn and remember another time when brother rose up against brother. I recommend the visitor center, the museum and also a walk around the battlefield. My uncle found an old civil war rifle in the Rappahannock River in the 1940's. It was deteriorated. The last time I was at the museum here, it was on display.
Fredericksburg Battlefield
Lee DriveThis is a sobering place to see and learn and remember another time when brother rose up against brother. I recommend the visitor center, the museum and also a walk around the battlefield. My uncle found an old civil war rifle in the Rappahannock River in the 1940's. It was deteriorated. The last time I was at the museum here, it was on display.
The two battles fought on this ground are worth learning about and this place is heavy with stories of the past.
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Parc national de la bataille de Manassas
6511 Sudley RdThe two battles fought on this ground are worth learning about and this place is heavy with stories of the past.
This battle field is worth going to and walking around on a self guided tour. It is near Culpeper.
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Cedar Mountain Battlefield
9465 General Winder RdThis battle field is worth going to and walking around on a self guided tour. It is near Culpeper.
This is the site of the largest cavalry battle fought in the United States. Progress is being made to set this land apart to be a battlefield park. For now, you can go and do a self guided tour.
Brandy Station Battlefield Park
This is the site of the largest cavalry battle fought in the United States. Progress is being made to set this land apart to be a battlefield park. For now, you can go and do a self guided tour.
This is an enriching, learning experience for all ages. George Washington’s father died when he was eleven years old, he being the oldest of five of his mother’s children, became “the man of the house” and was shouldered with much responsibility. But the suffering and mourning, hard times and loss helped to hone him into the leader he was meant to become.
Check hours and activities before you make the trip. They often have activities for children as well.
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George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyThis is an enriching, learning experience for all ages. George Washington’s father died when he was eleven years old, he being the oldest of five of his mother’s children, became “the man of the house” and was shouldered with much responsibility. But the suffering and mourning, hard times and loss helped to hone him into the leader he was meant to become.
Check hours and activities before you make the trip. They often have activities for children as well.
A visit to Mount Vernon Is well worth a day trip. It is a fascinating slice of history situated on the Potomac River, it retains its countryside feel.
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Mount Vernon
A visit to Mount Vernon Is well worth a day trip. It is a fascinating slice of history situated on the Potomac River, it retains its countryside feel.
Thomas Jefferson’s architectural wonder is set high atop a mountain overlooking Charlottesville. It is definitely worth a day trip. The property is vast and you can take some walks on paved walkways. Gardens galore, orchards and guided tours.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson’s architectural wonder is set high atop a mountain overlooking Charlottesville. It is definitely worth a day trip. The property is vast and you can take some walks on paved walkways. Gardens galore, orchards and guided tours.
This is the home of James and Dolley Madison and rich in the history of our nation’s fourth president. They offer weekend tours and 8 miles of free walking trails. Worth a day trip. For photos and more information: www.montpelier.org
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Montpelier
This is the home of James and Dolley Madison and rich in the history of our nation’s fourth president. They offer weekend tours and 8 miles of free walking trails. Worth a day trip. For photos and more information: www.montpelier.org
This was the home of Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, sister of George Washington, built before the Revolutionary War. The tour is $12 for adults, $6 for children, 5yr and under are free. After the tour, visitors are free to stroll the grounds. There is also a combination deal with Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home that is discounted. They are open daily except major holidays.
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Kenmore
1201 Washington AveThis was the home of Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, sister of George Washington, built before the Revolutionary War. The tour is $12 for adults, $6 for children, 5yr and under are free. After the tour, visitors are free to stroll the grounds. There is also a combination deal with Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home that is discounted. They are open daily except major holidays.
Essentials
Right next door to Old Blue, Duke’s is a local icon, selling the bare necessities of life. The owner, John Wayne, “But you can call me Duke”, lives on the property and is a wealth of information on the area and is full of local folklore. He loves history and told me that Old Blue was built where a picket line had been during the Civil War. Duke enjoys chatting with his customers, so a visit next door might take you back to a pleasant memory of unhurried bygone days, or add a colorful new memory of your trip to Culpeper! Duke’s is a typical old Ma and Pa’s store, with an old-time feel, with all the essentials; canned goods, bread, milk, chips, candy, an ice cream cooler and many and varied types of beer, local wine, and even a little fresh produce! He also has a small “made to order” deli with the menu changing frequently. If you don’t want to go to town, or prefer not to give your money to a big box store, consider walking next door and buying locally.
Dukes General Store
14142 Rixeyville RdRight next door to Old Blue, Duke’s is a local icon, selling the bare necessities of life. The owner, John Wayne, “But you can call me Duke”, lives on the property and is a wealth of information on the area and is full of local folklore. He loves history and told me that Old Blue was built where a picket line had been during the Civil War. Duke enjoys chatting with his customers, so a visit next door might take you back to a pleasant memory of unhurried bygone days, or add a colorful new memory of your trip to Culpeper! Duke’s is a typical old Ma and Pa’s store, with an old-time feel, with all the essentials; canned goods, bread, milk, chips, candy, an ice cream cooler and many and varied types of beer, local wine, and even a little fresh produce! He also has a small “made to order” deli with the menu changing frequently. If you don’t want to go to town, or prefer not to give your money to a big box store, consider walking next door and buying locally.
You need a quarter for the cart, which is returned when you return the cart. You need to bring your own bags or purchase inexpensive paper or sturdy plastic for 5 or 10 cents. But all of this keeps the cost down about 30% of what you would pay elsewhere. It's a small store, so you can navigate through quickly, and there is not a multiplicity of choices of any particular item, but they have almost everything you need. Cashiers are so fast! Aldi is where we go first, and if they don't have it, then we go to Martin's.
ALDI
15179 Montanus DrYou need a quarter for the cart, which is returned when you return the cart. You need to bring your own bags or purchase inexpensive paper or sturdy plastic for 5 or 10 cents. But all of this keeps the cost down about 30% of what you would pay elsewhere. It's a small store, so you can navigate through quickly, and there is not a multiplicity of choices of any particular item, but they have almost everything you need. Cashiers are so fast! Aldi is where we go first, and if they don't have it, then we go to Martin's.
Lidl is our new competitor of Aldi. Lidl is much larger, and has a bakery, and more of everything, but it does take longer to shop than at little Aldi. You don't have to pay for your shopping cart, but you do have to pay for bags or bring your own, and you do have to pack your own bags.
Lidl
15169 Brandy RdLidl is our new competitor of Aldi. Lidl is much larger, and has a bakery, and more of everything, but it does take longer to shop than at little Aldi. You don't have to pay for your shopping cart, but you do have to pay for bags or bring your own, and you do have to pack your own bags.
We go to Aldi and Lidl first, and if they don’t have what we want, we then go to Martin’s for more variety at greater expense.
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Martin's Food
15371 Montanus DrWe go to Aldi and Lidl first, and if they don’t have what we want, we then go to Martin’s for more variety at greater expense.
Saturday mornings, 8:00- noon, usually May-October. When the sun is shining, I love going to the farmer’s market. Fresh local produce, eggs, meat, flowers, arts and home crafted items-you never know what you will find! A shoulder bag will be helpful to carry your treasures. It’s been meeting in the Culpeper Baptist Church parking lot this year.
Culpeper Downtown Farmer's Market
318 S West StSaturday mornings, 8:00- noon, usually May-October. When the sun is shining, I love going to the farmer’s market. Fresh local produce, eggs, meat, flowers, arts and home crafted items-you never know what you will find! A shoulder bag will be helpful to carry your treasures. It’s been meeting in the Culpeper Baptist Church parking lot this year.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the Library of Congress's film archives and they show free old movies in a retro style movie theater. Check the website to see the movie schedule.
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You can find the link on the visit Culpeper site.
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National Audio-Visual Conservation Center Library of Congress
19053 Mt Pony RdThis is the Library of Congress's film archives and they show free old movies in a retro style movie theater. Check the website to see the movie schedule.
This app will not allow me to include their web link.
You can find the link on the visit Culpeper site.
This is a fun place to go with a group of friends. The group is presented with a puzzle to solve in order to escape the room. Each member of the group is essential as the group works together to solve the puzzle in a limited amount of time.
Puzzle Room Live
509 S Main StThis is a fun place to go with a group of friends. The group is presented with a puzzle to solve in order to escape the room. Each member of the group is essential as the group works together to solve the puzzle in a limited amount of time.
Our granddaughter had her birthday party at State Climb and I was amazed to see the girls do so well. There is a section with very thick pad and then a higher section for climbing with a harness. They supply climbing shoes and harnesses. I was surprised to find that the cost is by donation!
State Climb LLC
115 E Locust StOur granddaughter had her birthday party at State Climb and I was amazed to see the girls do so well. There is a section with very thick pad and then a higher section for climbing with a harness. They supply climbing shoes and harnesses. I was surprised to find that the cost is by donation!
We love to take the grandchildren to the airshow. A great day out with the kids which is entertaining and educational. We went to the hot air balloon festival and it was was so worth getting up early to see the launch!
Air shows are every Sunday from May-October. Admission was $20 for adults, $10 for kids and under 5 years were free in August 2022. They had 2-3 person biplanes giving rides for $100.
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The Flying Circus Aerodrome
5114 Ritchie RdWe love to take the grandchildren to the airshow. A great day out with the kids which is entertaining and educational. We went to the hot air balloon festival and it was was so worth getting up early to see the launch!
Air shows are every Sunday from May-October. Admission was $20 for adults, $10 for kids and under 5 years were free in August 2022. They had 2-3 person biplanes giving rides for $100.
Wine & Design
201 Waters PlThis is a great place to take the kids who want to see farm animals. They also sell fresh meat and other farm goods in the store.
Lakota Ranch Farm Store
9272 Big Horn RdThis is a great place to take the kids who want to see farm animals. They also sell fresh meat and other farm goods in the store.
Our grandchildren love this place, especially on a hot or rainy day. The moms like to have play dates here so they can visit while the kids burn off some energy and have fun. They have “Toddler Tuesdays” discounted and may have other specials.
Bounce With Us LLC
19400 Brandy RdOur grandchildren love this place, especially on a hot or rainy day. The moms like to have play dates here so they can visit while the kids burn off some energy and have fun. They have “Toddler Tuesdays” discounted and may have other specials.
Axe throwing is becoming popular again. Our son and daughter-in-law wanted to do something fun for their birthdays and chose to try axe throwing. They said it was $20 for and hour and had a good time.
Chill-AXE-In Axe Throwing LLC
15018 Jats DrAxe throwing is becoming popular again. Our son and daughter-in-law wanted to do something fun for their birthdays and chose to try axe throwing. They said it was $20 for and hour and had a good time.
Our grandchildren, ages 5 and 7 had so much fun here! It’s huge and with so many different energy releasing activities-especially in the winter when kids have been cooped up inside. Fredericksburg is a bit of a drive but there is a lot to see and do there. It is pricey, they paid $17 for 1 1/2 hours for ages 6 and under and $20 for over 6 years in February 2022, but they said it was well worth the splurge.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1410 Central Park BlvdOur grandchildren, ages 5 and 7 had so much fun here! It’s huge and with so many different energy releasing activities-especially in the winter when kids have been cooped up inside. Fredericksburg is a bit of a drive but there is a lot to see and do there. It is pricey, they paid $17 for 1 1/2 hours for ages 6 and under and $20 for over 6 years in February 2022, but they said it was well worth the splurge.
Our grandchildren went to Funland at Central Park in Fredericksburg and spent 6 hours-our grandson said it was the best day in his life! They have go-carts on a “Thunder Highway,” bowling, miniature golf, rides and arcade games.
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Fun Land of Fredericksburg
1351 Central Park BlvdOur grandchildren went to Funland at Central Park in Fredericksburg and spent 6 hours-our grandson said it was the best day in his life! They have go-carts on a “Thunder Highway,” bowling, miniature golf, rides and arcade games.
Indoor swimming pool for inclement weather activities. Day passes are available.
Powell Wellness Center
1005 Golf DrIndoor swimming pool for inclement weather activities. Day passes are available.
Check their website for various concerts, films and artistic events scheduled throughout the year.
Castleton Festival
671 Castleton View RoadCheck their website for various concerts, films and artistic events scheduled throughout the year.
What to do when the weather outside is frightful? Aquatic Arena-warm water pool, walking oval with current, lap lanes. Day passes are available.
Powell Wellness Center
1005 Golf DrWhat to do when the weather outside is frightful? Aquatic Arena-warm water pool, walking oval with current, lap lanes. Day passes are available.
If you like the arts and theater, check out their events on their website.
Windmore Foundation-The Arts
If you like the arts and theater, check out their events on their website.
Check the website to see what plays are going on during your stay. There’s nothing like live theater!
Fauquier Community Theatre
4225 Aiken DriveCheck the website to see what plays are going on during your stay. There’s nothing like live theater!
Culpeper Sports Complex
Sports fields and playgrounds.
I’m not sure of all they have here, but do know that our friends have a lot of fun playing pickle ball here. They even have classes to teach the game.
PATH Recreation & Fitness Center
I’m not sure of all they have here, but do know that our friends have a lot of fun playing pickle ball here. They even have classes to teach the game.
Twilight Polo at Great Meadows in The Plains just north of Warrenton. Bring the family and friends, blankets, coolers, food, drinks and enjoy watching 3 polo matches from the grassy hillside on Saturday evenings during summer months. Get tickets online as they sometimes sell out.
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Great Meadow Polo Club
5089 Old Tavern RdTwilight Polo at Great Meadows in The Plains just north of Warrenton. Bring the family and friends, blankets, coolers, food, drinks and enjoy watching 3 polo matches from the grassy hillside on Saturday evenings during summer months. Get tickets online as they sometimes sell out.
This is a beautiful part of Virginia and has good reviews
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Marriott Ranch Trail Rides
4439 Fiery Run RdThis is a beautiful part of Virginia and has good reviews
Getting Around
You can stop at the depot for the daily train schedule-they run in to Washington, D.C. daily, New York, other places. We keep a schedule in the old Victrola cabinet in the parlor, but if they are taken, you can check at the depot at the end of Davis Street.
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Culpeper Station
111 South Commerce StreetYou can stop at the depot for the daily train schedule-they run in to Washington, D.C. daily, New York, other places. We keep a schedule in the old Victrola cabinet in the parlor, but if they are taken, you can check at the depot at the end of Davis Street.
This is the Town of Culpeper bus line. They are cute and look like trolleys and we see them all over town. Rides are only $.50 one way. Check out their website for map routes.
VA Regional Transit
This is the Town of Culpeper bus line. They are cute and look like trolleys and we see them all over town. Rides are only $.50 one way. Check out their website for map routes.
If you really enjoy a good cup of coffee, this little shop, tucked away in the corner of a plaza is my choice for the best in Culpeper. I got a large ceramic mug of fresh brew Sumatran for under $4. It is smooth; roasted and brewed just right. Don’t judge the place by the humble outside-as soon as you walk through the doors, the coffee aroma is amazing, and the set up is eye-appealing. The young man behind the counter was friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. Sandwiches are made to order, breakfast or lunch. They cook up a pot of something special, or have a great sandwich on weekdays and it always changes from day to day. I got here too late in the afternoon and they had sold out of the crab cake sandwich. You can follow them on IG to see what weekday lunch they are cooking up.
Southside Coffee & Gifts
211 Southgate Shopping CenterIf you really enjoy a good cup of coffee, this little shop, tucked away in the corner of a plaza is my choice for the best in Culpeper. I got a large ceramic mug of fresh brew Sumatran for under $4. It is smooth; roasted and brewed just right. Don’t judge the place by the humble outside-as soon as you walk through the doors, the coffee aroma is amazing, and the set up is eye-appealing. The young man behind the counter was friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. Sandwiches are made to order, breakfast or lunch. They cook up a pot of something special, or have a great sandwich on weekdays and it always changes from day to day. I got here too late in the afternoon and they had sold out of the crab cake sandwich. You can follow them on IG to see what weekday lunch they are cooking up.