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Historic Homes & Buildings

• 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.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• 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...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• 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...  map

Museums & Galleries

• 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...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• 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.  map

• 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.   map

• 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  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• 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.  map

• 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...  map

• 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. more...  map

• 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. more...  map

• 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. more...  map