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The hub of Virginia’s top tourist attractions, Culpeper’s location and excellent quality of life make it a great place to meet friends and family for a visit: Snuggled down in the Piedmont River Valley between the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers, the area offers the sports person excellent boating or canoeing, fishing and camping as well as hiking, horseback riding and golf. Enjoy the ride to get there as well, with scenery such as orchard and wineries to look at. Culpeper offers a historic panorama where everything from Victorian mansions to Civil War history is just a short walk away from quaint shops, restaurants and antique stores.

Attractions and Activities

Culpeper Museum
Visit our museum and take a look at the history of the area with artifacts, photos and memorabilia. To learn more visit: http://www.culpepermuseum.com/

Horse Shows in the Sun
Enjoy the beautiful horses in six horse shows at the Commonwealth Park. For more information, visit: http://www.hitsshows.com/

Civil War Battle Sites

THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION raged on June 9, 1863, becoming the largest cavalry battle ever fought on the North American continent. Of the 20,000 soldiers involved, about 17,000 were from the mounted branch. For the first time in the Civil War, Union cavalry matched the Confederate horsemen in skill and determination. Information from: The Battle of Brandy Station

Battle of Cedar Mountain
http://www.visitculpeperva.com/cedarmountain.cfm

Battle of Kelly’s Ford
http://www.visitculpeperva.com/kellysford.cfm

Area Wineries
http://www.visitculpeperva.com/daytrip_wine.cfm

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery
Adventure awaits you in the beautiful Culpeper countryside! Whether your perfect journey involves a bike, a horse, a boat, or just a great pair of hiking shoes, Culpeper offers wonderful places to explore. There are back roads to travel, fish to catch, birds to watch, and rivers to float. To learn more visit: http://www.princemichel.com/princemichel/index.jsp

A Bountiful Harvest
The colorful days and cool nights of autumn have arrived. Festivals abound and Culpeper's farms and wineries welcome you to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Join us for a bountiful harvest of fun! For more information visit: http://www.visitculpeperva.com/harvest.cfm

Parks and Recreation
You’ll always have a park to fit your needs in Culpeper, whether you’re looking for hiking and biking trails or a place find a game of ball or just a place to take a picnic lunch and celebrate your day off. For more information, visit: http://www.visitculpeperva.com/parks.cfm

Events Calendar
Join us for the Civil War Driving Tour or perhaps you’d enjoy the Windmore Artists Show and Sale. NO matter the taste, you’ll find something for the whole family to enjoy at our event website: http://www.visitculpeperva.com/events.cfm