Culpeper, VA

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Visit Culpeper

An historic town chartered in 1759 and centrally located between Washington, D.C. Charlottesville, Virginia, Culpeper lies nestled in the Piedmont River Valley between the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers. Located amid some of the most beautiful views in Virginia, Culpeper offers an award-winning historic downtown with boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops. Learn more about how Culpeper is also a great starting point for beautiful and exciting adventures in nearby Virginia destinations.

Getting Around Culpeper

Jaunt is central Virginia’s regional public transit system, serving Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Jaunt offers curb-to-curb demand-response service, commuter fixed-route service, and ADA paratransit service. The town of Culpeper also offers a trolley bus service that runs north and south routes throughout the day.

Culpeper Station Information

Amtrak’s Culpeper Station is located at 111 South Commerce Street in Culpeper. The station has no restrooms and a one-side platform.

Must See Attractions

Shop and Dine along Davis Street

Culpeper’s award winning Main Street offers visitors a vibrant historic, yet modern, downtown to explore with a wide variety of independently owned boutiques and eateries. Find one of a kind handmade treasures, eco-friendly accessories, local honey, homemade treats and so much more in the quaint shops on David Street. Feel like relaxing after an afternoon of shopping? Enjoy al fresco dining at a European inspired café, local coffee shop, or steak house. Sip on Virginia craft beer at one of the craft breweries in town, sample local wines, and discover sweet treats before turning in for the evening.

Visit the Museum of Culpeper History & LOVEwork at the Depot

From dinosaur fossils to Civil War era artillery displays, the Museum collects, preserves, interprets, and promotes the history of Culpeper from the Triassic Period 215 million years ago to present-day Culpeper, by engaging diverse audiences and educating visitors using our collections of objects and photographs in exhibits and programs. Offering family-friendly activities, music, and programs throughout the year, this is a must-see stop when passing through the Culpeper station.

Stroll through Culpeper’s South East Historic District

South East Street is one of Culpeper’s oldest and most picturesque streets, with homes dating back to 1831. It is well worth a stroll along its tree-lined street to see this collection of more than 40 primarily Greek and Colonial Revival style homes; in 2010, East Street became the town’s first residential neighborhood to be named to the National Register of Historic Places.