County Courthouse Located on Main and Davis Streets, 540-829-1749, During the Civil War, this building was utilized for many purposes while the town changed hands several times. The dilapidated building was auctioned off in 1870, and the current courthouse was begun. Court was first held in the new building in July of 1873 and the beautifully restored circuit courtroom, complete with a handpainted classical border, is a source of pride for the community.

Culpeper National Cemetery 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-825-0027, Established on April 13, 1867, for the burial of more than 2,000 Civil War soldiers, this historic cemetery is dedicated as the final resting place for the heroes of the United States who fell in battle or died of disease during the Civil War in the surrounding Culpeper area. more... 

Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-825-8691, Organized in 1926 through the efforts of Lucille Nelson Penniman and Mary William Tucker, this library features a collection of Civil War books, including a number of rare titles, as well as local history books, reference books, children's books, and a number of adult and children's programs. more...

Museum of Culpeper History 803 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-829-1749, American Indian life in Culpeper, as well as Culpeper's rich Civil War history, are presented through display artifacts and other items at this museum that features special exhibits and a gift shop on the premises. more... 

Hazel Lake Park 19095 Youngs Lane, Elkwood, VA 22718, 540-399-1450, A lovely summertime park that is perfect for picnics, parties, reunions, sunbathing, swimming, fishing, volleyball, and horseshoes. 

Mountain Run Lake Park Located on J. B. Carpenter Jr. Drive, 540-727-3421, Adjacent to Mountain Run Lake, this park is set in the rolling countryside and offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are three covered shelters, as well as many other picnic tables, in this park and fishing opportunities are available.

Yowell Meadow Park Located at Corner of Blue Ridge & Route 522 North, 540-727-3421, This beautiful park offers a great paved one mile walking trail lined with markers containing information about Culpeper's history and a more adventurous nature trail which passes a monument dedicated to the Culpeper Minutemen. Children can unwind on the play areas and visitors can play basketball, beach volleyball, and tennis while at this park

Dominion Wine Cellars Number One Winery Avenue, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-825-8772, Virginia's finest maker of award-winning specialty wines, this winery offers special wines such as Late Harvest Vidal, Blackberry and Raspberry Merlots, Lord Culpeper Seyval, Filippo Mazzei Reserve, Dominion Chardonnay, and East Davis Street White. A tasting room and a picnic area are also on site.

Gray Ghost Vineyards 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA 20106, 540-937-4869, A premier Virginia vineyard, this family owned and operated vineyard produces internationally acclaimed wines from 20 acres of immaculate vineyards. The winery boasts the largest private collection of logo glasses in the area and the property contains beautiful picnic facilities, along with a gazebo and gardens. This vineyard also offers the original and most popular volunteer harvest program in the state.  more... 

Old House Vineyards 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-423-1032, Situated on a 75 acre farm complete with 24 acres of vineyards, this beautiful vineyard features a wonderfully renovated 1820s farmhouse which contains a tasting room and the lovely grounds are available for private parties, weddings, and receptions. 

Prince Michel 154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725, 540-547-3707, One of the largest wineries in Virginia, this state-of-the-art winery uses both contemporary and traditional winemaking skills in creating their award-winning wines and the property includes a visitor's center with an extensive museum of wine history, a tasting room and gift shop. Elegant one bedroom suites decorated in the French Provincial style are also available on site.

Unicorn Winery 487 Old Bridge Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-349-5885, "A new breed of Virginia wines" is featured at this winery that specializes in producing premium Virginia varietal wines, such as their award-winning Viognier and Chardonnay. A scenic koi stocked pond, picnic tables, horseshoes, and a large deck are on site for visitors to enjoy and the winery includes a fully stocked wineshop.