Fredericksburg/ Culpeper

Explore the Area

Fredericksburg/Culpeper

Fredericksburg is a small city with an urban-suburban mix, offering a walkable downtown filled with boutique shops and a vibrant dining scene. Culpeper is a peaceful, close-knit community with historic architecture, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and local art galleries. Both provide easy access to Washington, D.C.; Richmond; and Charlottesville. Amtrak service and proximity to Dulles International Airport make travel simple too. 

Imagine Yourself Living Here

History and Museums

• Civil War battlefields are scattered throughout the region, including Chancellorsville Battlefield and Wilderness Battlefield
• Triassic-period dinosaur tracks at the Museum of Culpeper History
• The Carver 4-County Museum showcasing local African American history

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

• Lake Anna State Park for swimming, boating, camping, and gold panning
• Disc golf, ziplining, and boating at Wilderness Presidential Resort
• Pelham Reservoir for fishing crappie, channel catfish, and largemouth bass
• Scenic cycling routes including Camel Ride, Brandy Station Loop, and Hebron Valley Route

Entertainment

• Go-karts, mini golf, and arcade games at Fun Land of Fredericksburg
• Urban Air Adventure Park with trampolines, climbing walls, and VR attractions
• Retro gaming at Throwbacks Arcade
• Free classic and contemporary film screenings at the the Packard Campus Theater 

Attractions and Festivals

• Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery
• Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular on July 4th
• Celebrate fall at Salubria Oktoberfest & History Faire
• Mingle with your neighbors and sample tasty bbq treats at Hop N Hog Block Party & BBQ Competition