A Spring Escape to Culpeper, VA

Day 1

Rich history, modern charm and outdoor adventure kicks off your weekend getaway in Culpeper, Virginia.

This countryside bed and breakfast, that’s located on five serene acres one-and-a-half hours from Washington, DC. This charming property includes a three-bedroom main house from the 1880s and a cozy cottage. The old-fashioned atmosphere and modern comforts are perfect for a romantic escape or a weekend outing with friends or family. Guests can relax by their swimming pool, hike the beautiful grounds, sit by the fire, or enjoy the spacious deck. After a restful night’s sleep, you’ll start your day with a full breakfast of smoked salmon, house-made sausage, fresh eggs, fruit, rolls, pastries, coffee, and juice.

Explore the many trails this beautiful park has to over on foot or by bike. Choose to take a driving tour and maybe even pack a picnic lunch.

Take a short tour at the Museum of Culpeper History to learn more about the local community and how Culpeper, VA came to be.

Grab a pre dinner pint at one of the local urban breweries in historic downtown Culpeper, VA to savor some of VA’s finest craft beer.

Experience authentic Thai food at this charming family owned and run restaurant on Davis St. Indoor and outdoor seating offer guests a variety of comfortable dining options.

Day 2

Local culture, farms and the great outdoors fill day number two with an array of unique activities.

The Library of Congress holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of audio-visual works, over 6.2 million moving images, sound recordings and related documents. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Culpeper, Virginia, the Library’s Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center provides underground storage for this entire collection on 90 miles of shelving, together with extensive modern facilities for the acquisition, cataloging and preservation of all audio-visual formats. You can check their annual movie schedule to catch a free movie screening.

This Farm Store has been offering visitors locally sourced, premium goods since 2013. Visit with some of the animals, check out the bee hives or start planning your annual visit to select your freshly cut Christmas tree. 

Rent a kayak at this quite campground to paddle around on the Rappahannock River for a few hours to enjoy local wildlife and soak in the sun.

Boasting some of the best local and regional music talent in the area, Death Ridge Brewery has food trucks and in house food, beer, wine and more to quench your thirst. The farm lays in the little town of Jeffersonton, Virginia on the outskirts of Culpeper County. The very site where the brewery is built was once a campsite during the Civil War, and many relics have been found all over those field from soldiers passing through. If there is one thing that bring people together past and present, its a good beer. As Thomas Jefferson once said, “Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.” Cheers!

No matter how action packed or relaxed your getaway plans are you can enjoy it all in Culpeper, Virginia.