Living in Culpeper, VA

With an historic theater, festivals, and concert series, getting out and about in Culpeper, Virginia, is always fun. Culpeper is also located in the middle of Virginia wine country and home to several fantastic wineries, as well as a legal moonshine distillery. Lovers of fine food can experience the farm-to-table movement as Culpeper shows off its agricultural heritage. Restaurant options elsewhere in Culpeper are diverse, including sushi and barbecue. Historic attractions in Culpeper, VA, include Culpeper National Cemetery, which serves as the burial ground of more than 7,500 Civil War soldiers. Fairview Cemetery, another historic site, is true to its name and makes for many fair views, thanks to its impeccable landscaping. The Culpeper-area museums include the aviation-based National Capitol Squadron Museum and the pre-Civil War Graffiti House. You can even see a few of the attractions yourself in one of the many videos about Culpeper that the Tourism & Visitor Center has prepared. 

Residents of the Washington, D.C., metro area began to take note of Culpeper in the 1980s as the D.C. area expanded. At 70 miles from the nation's capital, homes for sale in Culpeper are an attractive option for those who work in the nation's capital or in Northern Virginia. Due to its roots, Culpeper real estate offerings include Colonial and Victorian homes, as well as new construction, condos, townhomes, and apartments. There are good chances that you will find a Culpeper neighborhood that matches your wants and needs.

Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg are all within easy reach of Culpeper. Fortunately, residents have varied transportation options; for example, Culpeper is close to four interstates: 66, 95, 81, and 64. Dulles Airport is 58 miles away, and Charlottesville's regional airport is a bit closer, at 40 miles off. When residents want to stay close to home, the Culpeper trolley runs north and south routes, and the Foothills Express makes round trips to Charlottesville on certain days of the week. The Tri-County Connector also links Culpeper residents to nearby areas. There's no doubt that life in Culpeper makes for a nice, laid-back pace with bigger-city offerings only a short trip away.