Culpeper, Virginia, offers couples, families, and friends a small-town escape straight out of a feel-good movie.

Located near both Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, this Southern town offers the perfect “townsizing” experience, blending history and tradition with a vibrant local dining scene, boutique hotels, and shopping options. Townsizing is one of 2025’s biggest travel trends, focusing on swapping busy cities for the charm of small towns.

Downtown Culpeper feels both timeless and fresh, thanks to a community-led transformation that preserves its history while welcoming thoughtful new additions.

Founded in 1759, Culpeper has been an integral part of Virginia’s story for centuries, and its historic sites, cultural attractions, and thriving Davis Street make it a place where

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