Diane’s guidebook
Family Fun
Like to fish? 75-acre lake with wooded shores and a county park. Largemouth bass provide good fishing, and there are also crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and an excellent redear sunfish population. The channel catfish and brown bullhead populations are among the best found in a small impoundment in Northern Virginia.
Permits are required for fishing and boating and can be obtained from the Town of Culpeper. Permit fees are $10 for fishing and are good for the calendar year of purchase.
Permits are sold online
or weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm at:
The Office of the Treasurer
400 South Main Street, Suite 109
Culpeper, VA 22701
Mt Run Lake is a 72 acre water source for the town of Culpeper. Paddle over to the Park from our house. Swings and such for kids and lots of ducks and geese to feed. Public picnic areas, a fenced in dog run, and ample spaceforpick games.
No swimming.
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Mountain Run Lake Park
16283 J B Carpenter Jr DrMt Run Lake is a 72 acre water source for the town of Culpeper. Paddle over to the Park from our house. Swings and such for kids and lots of ducks and geese to feed. Public picnic areas, a fenced in dog run, and ample spaceforpick games.
No swimming.
Rent paddle boards, kayaks and other watercraft. Fishing. Have an ice cream at The Country Store.
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Lake Pelham
Rent paddle boards, kayaks and other watercraft. Fishing. Have an ice cream at The Country Store.
Get some relief from the summer heat and let the kiddos splash around!
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Rockwater Park
Get some relief from the summer heat and let the kiddos splash around!
Sightseeing
https://www.battlefields.org/visit/mobile-apps/road-to-freedom-tour-guide
Download the app and take this driving tour of African-American Civil War historic sites.
Wonderful small town with great restaurants and shops. 15 minutes from our house!
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Culpeper
Wonderful small town with great restaurants and shops. 15 minutes from our house!
Adorable little town with a great pizza and sandwich shop. Close to the nearest entrance to Skyline Drive.
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Sperryville
Adorable little town with a great pizza and sandwich shop. Close to the nearest entrance to Skyline Drive.
Graffiti House
19484 Brandy RdFascinating local Civil War historic site!
A must see if you are a history buff. A short and beautiful country drive from our house.
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Montpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdA must see if you are a history buff. A short and beautiful country drive from our house.
A must for history buffs. I think it's the site of the largest equestrian battle of the Civil War.
Brandy Station
A must for history buffs. I think it's the site of the largest equestrian battle of the Civil War.
Entrance not far from our home. Tons of hiking trails and other points of interest. Fantastic views. Hike or just drive it--you are bound to see lots of deer and we seem to always see at least one brown bear.
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Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveEntrance not far from our home. Tons of hiking trails and other points of interest. Fantastic views. Hike or just drive it--you are bound to see lots of deer and we seem to always see at least one brown bear.
Old Rag Mountain
one of the region's most popular hiking trails
The famous photograph M Brady captured the aftermath. Clara Barton tended the wounded. Some 3500 lost their lives. This was a brutal battle.
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Cedar Mountain Battlefield
9465 General Winder RdThe famous photograph M Brady captured the aftermath. Clara Barton tended the wounded. Some 3500 lost their lives. This was a brutal battle.
Beautiful hiking trails, vistas and scenic Skyline Drive. Note the new text system to help make an informed day trip, get safety alerts or track campground availability via: text SHENALERTS to 888777.
Shenandoah National Park
Beautiful hiking trails, vistas and scenic Skyline Drive. Note the new text system to help make an informed day trip, get safety alerts or track campground availability via: text SHENALERTS to 888777.
Breweries Distilleries Wineries
Very casual local brewery. Try flights of local beers or go home with a growler. My (wimpy) favorite is a very light lemon brew.
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Far Gohn Brewing Company
301 S East StVery casual local brewery. Try flights of local beers or go home with a growler. My (wimpy) favorite is a very light lemon brew.
Belmont Farms
13490 Cedar Run RdNarmada Winery
43 Narmada LnGreat wine, beautiful setting!
old trade brewery
13270 Alanthus RdGreat hangout with good food and live music often.
Old House Vineyards
18351 Corkys LnGood reds. Beautiful views of sunset over the mountains.
Gadino Cellars
92 School House RdAward winning winery near Sperryville and Little Washington.
Check it out for local brews, casual atmosphere. Indoor/Outdoor seating near the heart of downtown Culpeper. AND definitely check out the pizza situation--a local crew regularly comes in with their equipment and make a great pizza to have with your beer. I'm not a beer drinker, but the Lemon IPA is really light, and fresh and delish on a hot summer day.
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Far Gohn Brewing Company
301 S East StCheck it out for local brews, casual atmosphere. Indoor/Outdoor seating near the heart of downtown Culpeper. AND definitely check out the pizza situation--a local crew regularly comes in with their equipment and make a great pizza to have with your beer. I'm not a beer drinker, but the Lemon IPA is really light, and fresh and delish on a hot summer day.
City/town information
Charming little hamlet with a few cute restaurants, country store, a beer garden and a distillery. The drive from our home to Sperryville is beautiful and is a gateway to Skyline Drive.
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Sperryville
Charming little hamlet with a few cute restaurants, country store, a beer garden and a distillery. The drive from our home to Sperryville is beautiful and is a gateway to Skyline Drive.
Known as "Little Washington" this is the home of The Inn at Little Washington--one of the best inns and restaurants in the world. There are other cute shops and eateries in the seriously "little" town and en route to LW from our home. You'll also pass many wineries on your way.
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Washington
Known as "Little Washington" this is the home of The Inn at Little Washington--one of the best inns and restaurants in the world. There are other cute shops and eateries in the seriously "little" town and en route to LW from our home. You'll also pass many wineries on your way.
So much to do and see in this lovely little town. You will fall in love with the small downtown area located at Main and Davis Streets where you can find world class food, family friendly diners, quaint little shops--something for everyone.
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Culpeper
So much to do and see in this lovely little town. You will fall in love with the small downtown area located at Main and Davis Streets where you can find world class food, family friendly diners, quaint little shops--something for everyone.
This little town revolves around the Inn at Little Washington. Several cafes, gift shot and the high end but less high end than the actual Inn's "Patty O's Cafe" for incredible food. The Little Washington Winery is nearby.
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Washington
This little town revolves around the Inn at Little Washington. Several cafes, gift shot and the high end but less high end than the actual Inn's "Patty O's Cafe" for incredible food. The Little Washington Winery is nearby.
Food scene
A great little shop with interesting things BUT it's all about the ice cream!! Best butter pecan I've ever had!
Poppy + Chalk / SCOOP on Davis
A great little shop with interesting things BUT it's all about the ice cream!! Best butter pecan I've ever had!
Sweet Roux
110 S East StMaybe if you are looking for a beer at the bar. Skip the food.
Wonderful welcoming place with great steaks--and a fabulous burger served only during lunch. A small bar area that serves a good cocktail.
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Piedmont Steakhouse
110 E Cameron StWonderful welcoming place with great steaks--and a fabulous burger served only during lunch. A small bar area that serves a good cocktail.
Skip it. Except maybe for lunch. Surly service. Expensive/Overpriced. Watch out for the wine and cocktail prices! Sadly, it used to be a great place.
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It's About Thyme
128 East Davis StreetSkip it. Except maybe for lunch. Surly service. Expensive/Overpriced. Watch out for the wine and cocktail prices! Sadly, it used to be a great place.
Good food. More of an adult venue. A nice bar and really good flank steak.
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Flavor on Main
137 S Main StGood food. More of an adult venue. A nice bar and really good flank steak.
First rate Thai food. Very generous portions. A favorite of our's. Always busy.
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PINTO Thai Culpeper Restaurant & Bar
179 E Davis StFirst rate Thai food. Very generous portions. A favorite of our's. Always busy.
Southside Coffee & Gifts
211 Southgate Shopping CenterA great cup of coffee. Pastries, muffins made fresh daily.
Wonderful coffee shop downtown. Great coffee. Outta this world pastries. And excellent cocktails during happy hour!
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Raven’s Nest Coffee House
215 E Davis StWonderful coffee shop downtown. Great coffee. Outta this world pastries. And excellent cocktails during happy hour!
Good food. A wood burning fireplace in the main dining room. Lots of charm and character with great Brussel Spouts appetizer. Live music. And a great outdoor patio with fire pits.
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Grass Rootes
195 E Davis StGood food. A wood burning fireplace in the main dining room. Lots of charm and character with great Brussel Spouts appetizer. Live music. And a great outdoor patio with fire pits.
Brick City Grille
Skip it. No atmosphere. Bad food. No reason to stop there.
Solid traditional Mexican food. Huge portions. A great family restaurant. And a decent Texas Margarita (repasado/grand marinier).
El Jaripeo
Solid traditional Mexican food. Huge portions. A great family restaurant. And a decent Texas Margarita (repasado/grand marinier).
Part of the Inn at Little Washington complex and the food and service are perfection. Try the burgers, the salads, the French onion soup--well try as much as you can. Then pick up pastries/bread just around the corner at the bakery! You will not be disappointed and worth the price.
Patty O’s Cafe
Part of the Inn at Little Washington complex and the food and service are perfection. Try the burgers, the salads, the French onion soup--well try as much as you can. Then pick up pastries/bread just around the corner at the bakery! You will not be disappointed and worth the price.
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Battlefields Everywhere!!
If you love Civil War history you have come to the right place, if not the epicenter, of many historic Civil War battles. Check out the following website for lots more info:
https://www.culpeperbattlefields.org/