Guidebook for Syria
Food Scene
Delicious food, friendly staff
10 locals recommend
CLOSED!!! Sold Bonanno's Restaurant ( The old Madison Inn Restaurant)
217 N Main StDelicious food, friendly staff
Mountaineer Cafe
128 N Main StGreat food, great desserts, nice people
great local scene
closed Mondays
(there is a pizza shop attached, but it's not the best)
19 locals recommend
Thornton River Grille
3710 Sperryville Pikegreat local scene
closed Mondays
(there is a pizza shop attached, but it's not the best)
Great sandwiches, wine and cheese shop, friendly owners with lots of local information
Culpeper Cheese Company
306 E Davis StGreat sandwiches, wine and cheese shop, friendly owners with lots of local information
Big Meadows Lodge
Skyline Drivehttp://www.goshenandoah.com/dining/big-meadows-lodge
All-you-can-eat buffet, reservations required
http://www.gravesmountain.com/dining/
45 locals recommend
Graves Mountain Lodge
Old Blue Ridge TurnpikeAll-you-can-eat buffet, reservations required
http://www.gravesmountain.com/dining/
"Historic Madison Drug is one of the few continuously operating drug stores, (in the same location since 1856,) in the US. They are an active pharmacy and accept most insurance plans. They also offer a full line of gifts, cards, and unique items. Their lunch and ice cream counter is low-key and serves homemade chicken, egg, and tuna salad sandwiches as well as hand-grated pimento cheese sandwiches, hot dogs and BLT's. Eight varieties of hand-dipped ice cream are waiting to give your tastebuds a refreshing and delicious experience. Fresh spun milkshakes or just-squeezed lemonade will leave you satisfied. Also, they are the home of the ten-cent coke or cup of coffee, (in-house only.) Specializing in customer service and hometown courtesy, they are open Mon.- Fri. 8:30- 6:00, 8:30-1 on Sat, closed Sunday."
http://www.virginia.org/listings/Dining/MadisonDrugCoandLunchCounter/
Madison Drug Company Inc
114 N Main St"Historic Madison Drug is one of the few continuously operating drug stores, (in the same location since 1856,) in the US. They are an active pharmacy and accept most insurance plans. They also offer a full line of gifts, cards, and unique items. Their lunch and ice cream counter is low-key and serves homemade chicken, egg, and tuna salad sandwiches as well as hand-grated pimento cheese sandwiches, hot dogs and BLT's. Eight varieties of hand-dipped ice cream are waiting to give your tastebuds a refreshing and delicious experience. Fresh spun milkshakes or just-squeezed lemonade will leave you satisfied. Also, they are the home of the ten-cent coke or cup of coffee, (in-house only.) Specializing in customer service and hometown courtesy, they are open Mon.- Fri. 8:30- 6:00, 8:30-1 on Sat, closed Sunday."
http://www.virginia.org/listings/Dining/MadisonDrugCoandLunchCounter/
Shopping
plow and hearth
130 Commerce LnOle Country Store & Bakery
18019 Country Store DrFantastic hardware store with a little bit of everything (including fishing supplies) and friendly people
http://www.mwpsupply.com/
M-F 7-5, Sa 7-12
MWP Buiding Supply
322 Washington StreetFantastic hardware store with a little bit of everything (including fishing supplies) and friendly people
http://www.mwpsupply.com/
M-F 7-5, Sa 7-12
Friendly folks, a little bit of everything:
"Our mission at Peddler's Emporium is to provide patrons with reasonable rates accompanied by a relaxed, fun atmosphere for an enjoyable shopping experience. We pride ourselves for having an eclectic mix of products; many of which are made in the USA! Some items are new, some barely used, and others are more seasoned but well loved. Our products range from large furniture to jewelry and everything in between. We also are pleased to carry TRILOKA products! Aromatherapy essential oils, soapstone diffusers, herbal incense, gift sets, & tea light holders are in stock now. We also have copper bracelets which are believed to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Come in and browse through all the great items we have in store for you. If we don't have what you are looking for, just ask & we will do our best to find it for you! Parking is always free and we offer additional spaces at the back of the building."
Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed Closed
Thu 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
(540) 200-7347
https://www.yelp.com/biz/peddlers-emporium-madison
Peddler's Emporium
315 Washington StreetFriendly folks, a little bit of everything:
"Our mission at Peddler's Emporium is to provide patrons with reasonable rates accompanied by a relaxed, fun atmosphere for an enjoyable shopping experience. We pride ourselves for having an eclectic mix of products; many of which are made in the USA! Some items are new, some barely used, and others are more seasoned but well loved. Our products range from large furniture to jewelry and everything in between. We also are pleased to carry TRILOKA products! Aromatherapy essential oils, soapstone diffusers, herbal incense, gift sets, & tea light holders are in stock now. We also have copper bracelets which are believed to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Come in and browse through all the great items we have in store for you. If we don't have what you are looking for, just ask & we will do our best to find it for you! Parking is always free and we offer additional spaces at the back of the building."
Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed Closed
Thu 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
(540) 200-7347
https://www.yelp.com/biz/peddlers-emporium-madison
http://www.greatdealsmadison.com/
Second hand Furniture * Appliances * Electronics * Housewares * Decorator Items * Jewelry * Tools * Antiques * Art * Collectibles * Toys
https://www.yelp.com/biz/great-deals-madison
(540) 738-2373
Great Deals!
2858 N Seminole Trailhttp://www.greatdealsmadison.com/
Second hand Furniture * Appliances * Electronics * Housewares * Decorator Items * Jewelry * Tools * Antiques * Art * Collectibles * Toys
https://www.yelp.com/biz/great-deals-madison
(540) 738-2373
Essentials
Food Lion
46 Madison Plaza DrGood for groceries and even sandwiches.
The only negative about this place is the "petting zoo" with animals visibly suffering in the sun and heat. I hope they close that part soon.
82 locals recommend
Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole TrailGood for groceries and even sandwiches.
The only negative about this place is the "petting zoo" with animals visibly suffering in the sun and heat. I hope they close that part soon.
Local convenience store -- snacks and candy, some food, some hardware, fishing supplies, beer and wine. The place has hardly changed since the first time I visited Syria as an adolescent in the 1970s.
7 locals recommend
Syria Mercantile Co
3626 Old Blue Ridge TurnpikeLocal convenience store -- snacks and candy, some food, some hardware, fishing supplies, beer and wine. The place has hardly changed since the first time I visited Syria as an adolescent in the 1970s.
Drinks & Nightlife
DuCard Vineyards
40 Gibson Hollow LnPrince Michel Vineyard and Winery
154 Winery LnEarly Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdNarmada Winery
43 Narmada LnVirginia's nearby craft breweries:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&msa=0&z=11&ie=UTF8&mid=1pyncgjCInsatqQ84b2wz4HoO7x0
The Brew Ridge Trail has taken the craft brewing world by storm. Visit Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Wild Wolf Brewing Company in the Wintergreen area, Blue Mountain Barrel House in Colleen, Starr Hill in Crozet, and South Street in Charlottesville. Day One: Traveling from the north or south along Route 29, headquarter at Orchard House B&B or the Village Inn in Lovingston and tour Blue Mountain Barrel House, Starr Hill and South Street. Other nearby attractions include Oakland Museum, Blue Moon Antiques, Fortunes Cove Preserve and Saunders Brothers Farm Market.
Day Two: Travel Route Nelson 151; stay at Le Bleu Ridge B&B or Afton Mountain B&B or the Mark Addy Inn. Enjoy lunch and dinner at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Wild Wolf Brewing Company or Blue Mountain Brewery. Shopping and other attractions include: Rockfish Valley Nature Trail, Tuckahoe Antiques, Valley Green Gallery, all of the seven wineries along Route 151 or Bold Rock Cidery and Silverback Distillery.
49 locals recommend
South Street Brewery
106 South Street WestVirginia's nearby craft breweries:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&msa=0&z=11&ie=UTF8&mid=1pyncgjCInsatqQ84b2wz4HoO7x0
The Brew Ridge Trail has taken the craft brewing world by storm. Visit Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Wild Wolf Brewing Company in the Wintergreen area, Blue Mountain Barrel House in Colleen, Starr Hill in Crozet, and South Street in Charlottesville. Day One: Traveling from the north or south along Route 29, headquarter at Orchard House B&B or the Village Inn in Lovingston and tour Blue Mountain Barrel House, Starr Hill and South Street. Other nearby attractions include Oakland Museum, Blue Moon Antiques, Fortunes Cove Preserve and Saunders Brothers Farm Market.
Day Two: Travel Route Nelson 151; stay at Le Bleu Ridge B&B or Afton Mountain B&B or the Mark Addy Inn. Enjoy lunch and dinner at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Wild Wolf Brewing Company or Blue Mountain Brewery. Shopping and other attractions include: Rockfish Valley Nature Trail, Tuckahoe Antiques, Valley Green Gallery, all of the seven wineries along Route 151 or Bold Rock Cidery and Silverback Distillery.
"Born in a Charlottesville music hall in 1999, Starr Hill Brewery is the largest independent craft brewer in Virginia.
Among the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won
21 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals.
Starr Hill beer is distributed throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions."
http://starrhill.com/
Hours
Tuesdays-Fridays: 12–9 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 12–6 PM
Mondays: To-Go Beer Only (9 AM – 5 PM)
Phone: 434-823-5671
96 locals recommend
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd Rd
"Born in a Charlottesville music hall in 1999, Starr Hill Brewery is the largest independent craft brewer in Virginia.
Among the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won
21 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals.
Starr Hill beer is distributed throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions."
http://starrhill.com/
Hours
Tuesdays-Fridays: 12–9 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 12–6 PM
Mondays: To-Go Beer Only (9 AM – 5 PM)
Phone: 434-823-5671
"Opened in 2007 as the first brewery in Nelson County, Blue Mountain Brewery is a unique destination in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. All our ales and lagers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged onsite in Afton or down the road in Arrington at our new Blue Mountain Barrel House. We have made our home for both facilities in beautiful, friendly Nelson County and are proud to be the pioneers of the Virginia rural brewery. Our two breweries will craft 10,000 barrels (310,000 gallons) of Virginia’s finest beer this year, made from deep well water and the best barley malt and hops the world has to offer.
Our two hop fields in Afton and a new hop yard in Arrington grow 1,000 hills of Cascade variety hops that we use year round in our Full Nelson strong pale ale, and in seasonal and harvest beer offerings. We hold medals at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival for our 100% brewery-grown fresh hop ale Blue Reserve, and in 2010-2011 were honored to be the only brewery in Virginia to hold back-to-back Gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival."
540-456-8020
No reservations.
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-9pm
http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/visit/
http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/afton-brewpub-menu/
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd"Opened in 2007 as the first brewery in Nelson County, Blue Mountain Brewery is a unique destination in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. All our ales and lagers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged onsite in Afton or down the road in Arrington at our new Blue Mountain Barrel House. We have made our home for both facilities in beautiful, friendly Nelson County and are proud to be the pioneers of the Virginia rural brewery. Our two breweries will craft 10,000 barrels (310,000 gallons) of Virginia’s finest beer this year, made from deep well water and the best barley malt and hops the world has to offer.
Our two hop fields in Afton and a new hop yard in Arrington grow 1,000 hills of Cascade variety hops that we use year round in our Full Nelson strong pale ale, and in seasonal and harvest beer offerings. We hold medals at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival for our 100% brewery-grown fresh hop ale Blue Reserve, and in 2010-2011 were honored to be the only brewery in Virginia to hold back-to-back Gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival."
540-456-8020
No reservations.
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-9pm
http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/visit/
http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/afton-brewpub-menu/
Arts & Culture
Montpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdToday, the Madison County Library is one of only 8 independent libraries in the state. This means that the library is operated by its own Board of Directors. It currently has over 5,300 registered patrons, 39,000 books in the collection and averages 500 people visits per week. In addition, the library offers 70 newspaper and magazine subscriptions, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for checkout, and over 11,000 eBooks and audiobooks for digital download. The Genealogy Room has a large collection of local history and local family records. Fax, copy, scanner, and microfilm reading machines are available to patrons. We maintain 11 computer stations with Internet access for our patrons to use, as well as high speed wireless internet, which is available outside of the library 24 hours a day. Come see what a community library can offer you!
Phone: 540-948-4720
Hours
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
https://madisoncountyvalibrary.org/
Madison County Library
402 N Main StToday, the Madison County Library is one of only 8 independent libraries in the state. This means that the library is operated by its own Board of Directors. It currently has over 5,300 registered patrons, 39,000 books in the collection and averages 500 people visits per week. In addition, the library offers 70 newspaper and magazine subscriptions, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for checkout, and over 11,000 eBooks and audiobooks for digital download. The Genealogy Room has a large collection of local history and local family records. Fax, copy, scanner, and microfilm reading machines are available to patrons. We maintain 11 computer stations with Internet access for our patrons to use, as well as high speed wireless internet, which is available outside of the library 24 hours a day. Come see what a community library can offer you!
Phone: 540-948-4720
Hours
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
https://madisoncountyvalibrary.org/
"Who We Are
The Rappahannock County Public Library is located in Washington, Virginia. The library provides services to all residents living within the county boundaries with services also available to residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, and Warren counties.
The library system holds over 30,000 materials including books, audiobooks, digital video discs and compact discs. The library is also a member of the Blue Ridge Download Consortium, which allows access to thousands of downloadable audio and e-books.
In addition to these items, the library offers public Internet access, printing, copying, and fax services.
Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the Rappahannock County Public Library!"
Phone: (540) 675-3780
HOURS
Mon, Wed 10- 8pm
Tue, Thur, Fri 10- 6pm
Sat 10- 2pm
http://www.rappahannocklibrary.org/
Rappahannock County Library
4 Library Rd"Who We Are
The Rappahannock County Public Library is located in Washington, Virginia. The library provides services to all residents living within the county boundaries with services also available to residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, and Warren counties.
The library system holds over 30,000 materials including books, audiobooks, digital video discs and compact discs. The library is also a member of the Blue Ridge Download Consortium, which allows access to thousands of downloadable audio and e-books.
In addition to these items, the library offers public Internet access, printing, copying, and fax services.
Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the Rappahannock County Public Library!"
Phone: (540) 675-3780
HOURS
Mon, Wed 10- 8pm
Tue, Thur, Fri 10- 6pm
Sat 10- 2pm
http://www.rappahannocklibrary.org/
Home of James Lawson Kemper, speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1861, General in the Civil War and Virginia's first post- reconstruction governor (1874-1878).
This Greek Revival-style house was built about 1852 for state senator Thomas N. Welch. In 1868 James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895) purchased it from his mother in law, Mrs. Belfield Cave. Kemper, an attorney, represented Madison County in the House of Delegates (1853–1863), served as speaker (1861– 1863), led a brigade in the Civil War, was wounded in Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, and served as governor of Virginia (1874–1878). In 1882 he moved from Madison to Walnut Hills in Orange County.
540-948-4455
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=8187
James L. Kemper Residence
Home of James Lawson Kemper, speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1861, General in the Civil War and Virginia's first post- reconstruction governor (1874-1878).
This Greek Revival-style house was built about 1852 for state senator Thomas N. Welch. In 1868 James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895) purchased it from his mother in law, Mrs. Belfield Cave. Kemper, an attorney, represented Madison County in the House of Delegates (1853–1863), served as speaker (1861– 1863), led a brigade in the Civil War, was wounded in Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, and served as governor of Virginia (1874–1878). In 1882 he moved from Madison to Walnut Hills in Orange County.
540-948-4455
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=8187
I visited Swananoa a couple times in the '80s, when it was still owned by the widow of a man who had operated the mansion as a kind of metaphysical school, offering tours of the first floor and views of the owner's cosmological paintings.
I haven't been since, but it is well worth visiting as a late 19th century Robber Baron type mansion. It seems to have been left to the locality:
"This 1912 Italianate marble palace is now open for group tours, weddings and other events. By appointment only. Call for information or to plan a group tour, contact Phil Dulaney. Major James Dooley, an executive with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company, completed construction of the $2 million Swannanoa in 1912. Dooley, who owned the Maymont estate is Richmond, built this 52-room marble palace as a token of love for his wife, Sally May. More than 300 artisans were hired to create the palace as a replica of the Villa de Medici in Rome. Visitors today can still see the depth of James and Sally May’s relationship is places like the 4,000 piece Tiffany stained-glass window and a domed ceiling bearing the likeness of Mrs. Dooley. Limited weekend visiting hours. Check Events calendar at www.nelsoncounty.com for times."
20 locals recommend
Swannanoa
497 Swannanoa LnI visited Swananoa a couple times in the '80s, when it was still owned by the widow of a man who had operated the mansion as a kind of metaphysical school, offering tours of the first floor and views of the owner's cosmological paintings.
I haven't been since, but it is well worth visiting as a late 19th century Robber Baron type mansion. It seems to have been left to the locality:
"This 1912 Italianate marble palace is now open for group tours, weddings and other events. By appointment only. Call for information or to plan a group tour, contact Phil Dulaney. Major James Dooley, an executive with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company, completed construction of the $2 million Swannanoa in 1912. Dooley, who owned the Maymont estate is Richmond, built this 52-room marble palace as a token of love for his wife, Sally May. More than 300 artisans were hired to create the palace as a replica of the Villa de Medici in Rome. Visitors today can still see the depth of James and Sally May’s relationship is places like the 4,000 piece Tiffany stained-glass window and a domed ceiling bearing the likeness of Mrs. Dooley. Limited weekend visiting hours. Check Events calendar at www.nelsoncounty.com for times."
Visiting Monticello has changed tremendously since I went to school nearby in the '80s. Pastoral views from the grounds have been ruined by rows of 'townhomes' sprouted up like mushrooms, and the site now includes the requisite gift shop selling tchockes you can't live without. They also rush you through, on a 30-some minute tour; but do offer multiple alternate tour types (like visiting Versailles!), some of which I hope to try one day:
Behind the Scenes Day Pass
Hemings Family Tour
Family Friendly Day Pass
Garden Tasting Tour
Sunset Pass
Slavery at Monticello Tours
Gardens and Grounds Tours
Monticello Private Guide
Field trips & Group Tours
Annual Pass
Archaeology Walking Tours
https://www.monticello.org/site/visit/tickets-tours
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyVisiting Monticello has changed tremendously since I went to school nearby in the '80s. Pastoral views from the grounds have been ruined by rows of 'townhomes' sprouted up like mushrooms, and the site now includes the requisite gift shop selling tchockes you can't live without. They also rush you through, on a 30-some minute tour; but do offer multiple alternate tour types (like visiting Versailles!), some of which I hope to try one day:
Behind the Scenes Day Pass
Hemings Family Tour
Family Friendly Day Pass
Garden Tasting Tour
Sunset Pass
Slavery at Monticello Tours
Gardens and Grounds Tours
Monticello Private Guide
Field trips & Group Tours
Annual Pass
Archaeology Walking Tours
https://www.monticello.org/site/visit/tickets-tours
Designed by Thomas Jefferson and built around 1822, Barboursville is the ruin of the mansion of James Barbour, located in Barboursville, Virginia. He was the former U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of War, and Virginia Governor. The house it burned down on Christmas Day 1884. It is now within the property of Barboursville Vineyards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barboursville_(James_Barbour)
12 locals recommend
Barboursville Ruins
Mansion RoadDesigned by Thomas Jefferson and built around 1822, Barboursville is the ruin of the mansion of James Barbour, located in Barboursville, Virginia. He was the former U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of War, and Virginia Governor. The house it burned down on Christmas Day 1884. It is now within the property of Barboursville Vineyards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barboursville_(James_Barbour)
"Warrenton Historic District is a national historic district located at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Notable buildings include the old Fauquier County courthouse (1890), Fauquier County Administration Building (1928), the former Fauquier County Public Library (1923), Fauquier National Bank (1925), "Paradise" (1758), the Thomas L. Moore House (1816), the James Caldwell House (1831), the John Quincy Marr House (1830), the Marshall Building (c. 1820), the California Building (c. 1850), old Town Hall (1854), Warrenton Presbyterian Church (1855), Ullman's Store, and "Mecca" (1859). Also located on the district are the separately listed Brentmoor and Old Fauquier County Jail."
http://www.daytrippingmetro.com/warrenton.htm
24 locals recommend
Warrenton
"Warrenton Historic District is a national historic district located at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Notable buildings include the old Fauquier County courthouse (1890), Fauquier County Administration Building (1928), the former Fauquier County Public Library (1923), Fauquier National Bank (1925), "Paradise" (1758), the Thomas L. Moore House (1816), the James Caldwell House (1831), the John Quincy Marr House (1830), the Marshall Building (c. 1820), the California Building (c. 1850), old Town Hall (1854), Warrenton Presbyterian Church (1855), Ullman's Store, and "Mecca" (1859). Also located on the district are the separately listed Brentmoor and Old Fauquier County Jail."
http://www.daytrippingmetro.com/warrenton.htm
Downtown Culpeper has a significant collection of 19th and 20th century commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. There is a broad range of architectural styles representative of the eclecticism of its historic periods. View Video History of Culpeper by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/
45 locals recommend
Culpeper
Downtown Culpeper has a significant collection of 19th and 20th century commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. There is a broad range of architectural styles representative of the eclecticism of its historic periods. View Video History of Culpeper by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/
Parks & Nature
The Hoover summer White House was here.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/hoover_camp_rapidan.html
16 locals recommend
Rapidan Camp
The Hoover summer White House was here.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/hoover_camp_rapidan.html
The White Oak Canyon Falls are worth a trip in any weather. It's a good place for a cold dip in the pools. Wildflowers, in season, are wonderful.
http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/WhiteOak/
and
https://www.nps.gov/shen/.../upload/whiteoak_canyon_area.pdf
9 locals recommend
Whiteoak Canyon Trail
Whiteoak Canyon TrailThe White Oak Canyon Falls are worth a trip in any weather. It's a good place for a cold dip in the pools. Wildflowers, in season, are wonderful.
http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/WhiteOak/
and
https://www.nps.gov/shen/.../upload/whiteoak_canyon_area.pdf
Old Rag Mountain
https://www.nps.gov/shen/.../upload/whiteoak_canyon_area.pdf
Getting Around
Enterprise can be reached from the Culpeper Amtrak station; a 50 minute walk or half hour ride on the local public bus.
13 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
15419 Brandy RdEnterprise can be reached from the Culpeper Amtrak station; a 50 minute walk or half hour ride on the local public bus.