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Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and a number of lakes and rivers nearby, many people enjoy the outdoor activities available in the rolling hills of the Northern Piedmont like hiking, backpacking, canoeing, fishing and horseback riding.

RECREATION

Are you an avid jogger, tennis player, or golfer? No matter what your passion is, there are a number of public and private clubs, fitness centers, and recreational programs to serve your needs.

Yowell Meadow Park is located in downtown Culpeper and offers walking trails, skateboard ramps, multi-purpose fields, a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a baseball/softball diamond. The park is open throughout the year during daylight hours. To make reservations for the pavilions, contact the Planning and Community Development office at (540) 829-8260.

The County has a number of beautiful parks that offer pavilions, multipurpose fields and other amenities for people of all ages to enjoy. Laurel Valley offers 4 miles of mountain biking trails for the biking enthusiasts.

EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

Culpeper has numerous events and attractions year round. Events include concerts, community theater, wine tastings, sporting events, artisan festivals and more. The Chamber maintains a community calendar of events that can be searched by date or type of event for information on the places and things that interest you the most.

SHOPPING

Stroll through Culpeper’s historic streets and browse our shops for those one-of-a-kind items. There are also a number of shopping centers that offer an extensive selection of retail goods at smaller businesses and chain stores as well.

DINING

Dining is available for all tastes and budgets, from fast food to country cooking to fine dining. Culpeper offers a wide variety of culinary fare including elegant and European, casual and ethnic, diners, delis and take-out. Culpeper has been recognized in national magazines and newspapers for the quality and variety of dining opportunities for residents and visitors alike.