Culpeper Virginia Tourism

There’s so much to see and do in historic Culpeper, Virginia. At the Museum of Culpeper History, visitors can revisit Culpeper’s Native American, Revolutionary War, and Civil War history.

The Graffiti House in Brandy Station, used as a hospital during the Civil War, features a unique collection of over 200 pieces of charcoal graffiti left behind by recuperating soldiers. Three significant Civil War battlefields – Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain and Kelly’s Ford – can be toured on your own through walking trails and interpretive markers or with a guide familiar with the local history.

Today, contemporary additions to Culpeper’s historical landscape include the National Audio Visual Conservation Center of the Library of Congress, which houses the nation’s audio-visual heritage collections of moving images and recorded sounds.

The arts are flourishing in Culpeper. Several businesses incorporate gallery space and offer local artwork for sale. In addition, several arts organizations produce various works of art throughout the year – from plays and productions, to live music and film. So enjoy the local arts during your next visit, and take home some wonderful memories!

Culpeper County is in the heart of Virginia wine country and home to many fine producers. Visitors can take a Wine and Moonshine tour and experience award-winning wineries and one of Virginia’s only legal moonshine distilleries. Culpeper is located within three hours of all of the main attractions in the state of Virginia, and makes an excellent hub for exploring beautiful scenery such as the Shenandoah Valley and the Skyline Drive, and other attractions nearby.

No matter what your sport, Culpeper has what you’re looking for. Throughout the county, you’ll find beautiful parks, farmland and wide open spaces where you can hike, bike, or relax and enjoy a picnic. Anglers, cyclists, paddlers, hikers, and riders enjoy amazing outdoor opportunities at every turn. The range of scenic drives and hiking/biking circuits is unlimited in all directions. Golfers can enjoy a round on several courses throughout the county, and all are just a short drive from downtown with a unique and challenging experience for all levels of play.

If all this activity has you beat, catch a movie at Culpeper’s state-of-the-art, 4-play theater. Whatever you choose to do, be sure and pamper yourself when you’re done with a decadent spa treatment at one of Culpeper’s luxurious new day-spas.