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In 1749, at the of age 17, George Washington was commissioned to survey and plot the Town and the County of Culpeper. Young Washington liked what he saw and recorded that the Town occupied a "high and pleasant situation." This statement still rings true today, Spend just a day in Culpeper and you will quickly see why the town has been listed in The 100 Best Small Towns in America by Norman Crampton.
A drive down Main Street is like a drive through history, where everything from historic mansions to a 1950's style drive-in diner still has their place in the town's 21st century life. Explore the town center and Historic District, including Davis and East Streets, where you will find music and book stores, antique and vintage furniture stores, coffee shops and a wine shop, quaint cafes and fine dining and antebellum neighborhoods dating to the early 1800s.
Rich in Civil War History, The Museum of Culpeper History offers a variety of interactive exhibits. Guided bus tours of the Battlefields and walking tours of the historic downtown are also offered. Other area attractions include winery tours, horse shows and many outdoor recreational activities. Conveniently located to Northern Virginia and Washington DC, with the quality of small-town life, Culpeper is a great place to call home!
