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Annual Orange County Events
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Orange Street Festival
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5 minutes
(540) 672-5216
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Saturday after Labor Day
Crafts, food and entertainment
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Orange County Fair
at Montpelier
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15 minutes
(540) 672-2728
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Third weekend of July
Old fashioned & fun events, NO rides
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Somerset Stream and
Gas Pasture Party
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15 minutes
(540) 672-3429
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Last weekend of August
Demos of antiques steam engines & tractors
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Montpelier Wine Festival
at Montpelier
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15 minutes
(540) 762-5216
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Last Weekend in April or 1st Weekend in May.
20 Wineries, Revolutionary War encampment
Great food and Fun for all ages
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Montpelier Hunt Races
at Montpelier
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15 minutes
(540) 672-0027
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1st Weekend in November
Flat track, Steeplechase, Jack Russell, Terrier Races
Unique and very special
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Art, Studios and Antiques
Orange has become a center and destination for those interested in Fine Art, Artist Studios, Antiques and Drama.
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Orange, VA Art and Antiques Web site.
www.artandantiquesoforange.com
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5-15 Minutes
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Shows listing of 10 Art and Antique shops in and around Orange, VA
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The Arts Center in Orange
www.artscenterorange.org
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5 Minutes
(540) 672-7311
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Virginia Artist Displays and Gift Shop
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Classic Touch
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5 minutes
(540) 672-5554
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Main Street, Orange
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Corner House Gallery
www.cornerhousegalleryva.com
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(540) 672-5019
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West Main Street, Orange
Fine Art, Landscapes, Historic Sites
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J S Mosby Antiques & Artifacts
www.jsmosby.com
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5 minutes
(540) 672-9944
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Main Street, Orange
Civil War memorabilia
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Hare Hill
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5 minutes
(540) 672-7440
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Main Street, Orange
Tue - Sat (10-5)
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Melrose Antiques
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5 minutes
(540) 661-1004
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Main St. in Orange
Open Mon.-Sat. (10-5)
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Greene House Shops
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20 minutes
(804) 985-6053
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Rts. 33 & 29, Ruckersville, VA
Open 7 days
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Country Shoppes of Culpeper
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25 minutes
(540) 547-4000
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Rt. 29, Culpeper
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Blue Ridge Emporium
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25 minutes
(540) 948-2255
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Rt. 29, 6 mi. N of Rt. 33
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Antiquer's Mall
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35 minutes
(804) 973-3478
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Rt. 29, Ruckersville
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Nan Rothwell Pottery
www.nanrothwellpottery.com/
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1 Hour
(434) 263-4023
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221 Pottery Lane Faber, Virginia 22938
Functional Salt Glazed and Stoneware Pots and Pottery Classes
Tuesday-Saturday
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Arts & Drama
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Ed Jaffe Gallery
www.edjaffe.com
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5 minutes
(540) 672-2400
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Stone Sculpture
Main Street, Orange
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Old Sumerset Print Shop
www.oldsumersetprintshop.com
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10 Minutes
(540) 672-4021
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Antiques and Fine Art
Rt 20, Somerst, VA
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The Odd Chest
www.oddchest.com
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15 Minutes
(540) 832-9050
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Antique and Distinguished Furniture. Gordonsville
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Nichols Gallery
www.frednichols.com
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15 minutes
(888) 994-3733
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Silkscreen, watercolor, oil media
Barboursville, VA
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Four County Players Theater
Barboursville, VA
www.avenue.org/fourcp
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20 minutes
(540) 832-5355
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Five productions annually, including popular
outdoor Shakespeare. Last 2 weekends of July, first 2 weekends of August.
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Civil War Attractions
Area between Orange & Fredericksburg was most fought over territory in the Civil War
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Wilderness Civil War
Battlefield & Exhibit Shelter
Staffed in Summer
www.nps.gov/
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25 minutes
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Site of first Lee vs. Grant encounter;
bloodiest and most decisive campaign of war.
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Chancellorsville Battlefield
& Visitors Center
www.nps.gov/
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30 minutes
(540) 786-2880
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Staffed by US Park Service
"Stonewall" Jackson fatally wounded
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Fredericksburg National Military Park
& Visitors Center with Museum
www.nps.gov/
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45 minutes
(540)373-6122
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Well preserved & signed battlefield
located 3/4 mile from Old Town
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Spotsylvania National Military Park
www.nps.gov/
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45 minutes
(540) 371-0802
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Site of the Bloody Angle
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Cedar Mountain Battlefield
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20 minutes
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Site of 9 August, 1862 defeat of Gen Pope by Stonewall Jackson's Corp. (Really won by Gen A. P. Hill)
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Brandy Station Battlefield
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30-45 minutes
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Largest Cavalry Battle of Civil War. Encompasses over 15 miles of terrain.
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Tourguide, Ltd.
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Meets you
(540) 672-9414
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Step-On guide for Civil War
Extremely knowledgeable.
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Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum
Gordonsville, VA
www.hgiexchange.org
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10 minutes
(540) 832-2944
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Confederate Hospital Museum Military & Surgical Reenactments Mid-May & late Sept. Open daily 10-3:30 pm (except Wed).
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Golf Courses
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Fawn Lake Country Club
www.fawnlakevirginia.com
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35 minutes
(800) 435-8020
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Arnold Palmer's "Virginia Masterpiece" stands apart from the champion's other designs. Distinguished by its length - 7,010 yards.
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Meadow Farms Golf Course
www.meadowsfarms.com/golf
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25 minutes
(540) 854-9890
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27 of the most interesting holes around. Longest Hole in the US, Par 6 - 841 Yards. Bring extra golf balls and burn your score card. Guaranteed to be a fun.
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Laurel Ridge Golf Course
www.laurelridgeclub.com
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30 minutes
(804) 589-3730
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An eight-year-old course with mature and undulating greens. The course spreads through the forested foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Lake Monticello Golf Course
www.lmoa.org/amenities.htm#golf Palmyra
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35 minutes
(434) 589-3075
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Designed by Buddy Loving to take advantage of the natural contours and features of the Piedmont's rolling landscape. 18 hole, Par 72, 6,925-yards.
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Museums
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James Madison Museum
Orange, VA
www.gemlink.com/~jmmuseum
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5 minutes
(540) 672-1776
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Monday thru Friday - 9am - 4pm
Weekends March to Nov. 1-4 pm
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Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum
Gordonsville, VA
www.hgiexchange.org
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10 minutes
(540) 832-2944
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Confederate Hospital Museum. Military & Surgical Reenactments Mid-May & late Sept. Open Daily, 10-3:30 pm except Wednesdays.
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Orange County Historical Society
& Historical Research Center
Orange, VA
www.kclark.net/ochs
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5 minutes
(540) 672-5366
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Monday thru Friday - 1-5 pm.
Summer Saturdays 10-4 pm.
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Presidential Homes
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Montpelier
Home of James & Dolley Madison
Orange, VA
www.montpelier.org
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10 minutes
(540) 672-2728
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Hunt Races - first Sat. of Nov.
Quarterly "Big Woods Walk"
Daily tours, frequent special events
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Monticello
Home of Thomas Jefferson
SE of Charlottesville
www.monticello.org
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35 minutes
(804) 984-9800
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Daily tours, garden tours in season
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Ash Lawn - Highland
Home of James Monroe
www.ashlawnhighland.org
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40 minutes
(804) 293-9539
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Daily tours-Five minutes beyond Monticello SE of Charlottesville
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Recreation
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Skyline Drive
of Blue Ridge Mtns
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40 minutes
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West on Rt. 33 to Skyline Drive North OR South
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Biking - BYOB and helmet
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0 minutes
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7 tested routes from Mayhurst, 9 - 30 miles
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Hiking
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35 minutes
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Old Rag Mountain
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Lake Anna State Park
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35 minutes
(540) 854-5503
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13,000 acre lake, public boat landing
fishing, camping & swimming
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Marina at Lake Anna
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35 minutes
(540) 895-5051
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call for information
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Lake Orange
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25 minutes
(540) 672-4270
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124 acre lake, marina, fishing & picnic area
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Oakland Heights Farm & Horseback Riding
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7 minutes
(540) 832-3350
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Ride into the hills
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Rafting, Tubing, Canoeing & Fishing
James River, Rafting and Reeling - Scottsvill, VA (434) 286-4386
www.reelingandrafting.com/
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1 Hour
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James River
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Skydive Orange
www.skydiveorange.com
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10 minutes
(877) DIVESKY
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Orange Airport
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Hot Air Ballooning
www.virginiahotairballoon.com
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(434) 996-9008
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Launch from Mayhurst!
A "must" experience
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Biplane Rides
Blue Ridge Biplane Rides - Culpeper Regional Airport, VA (540) 937-5371
www.Blueridgebiplanerides.com
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30 Min
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Blue Ridge and
Sheandoah Valley
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Bull Riding and Rodeo
Oakland Heights Farm & Horseback Riding - Orange County, VA (540) 832-3350
www.BLM-Bull-Co.com
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7 Min
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Orange County
May, June, July,
August, September
Call for dates
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Lagniappe Farm Alpacas
www.lagniappe-farm.com/
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20 minutes
(540) 661-3537
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44 acre farm with a beautiful herd of cute, lovable Alpacas
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Waugh Enterprises Harley Davidson
www.waughhd.com
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5 Minutes, 1.5 Miles East on Route 20
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A Harley-Davidson Super Store - It's not just a dealership - It's a Destination
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Wineries
Mayhurst is centrally located for visiting many fine Virginia wineries.
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Barboursville Vineyards
Barboursville, VA
www.barboursvillewine.com
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25 minutes
(540)832-3824
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Tasting Mon-Sat 10-5
Sun 11-5
Also historic ruins Gov. Barbour home
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Burnley Vineyards
www.burnleywines.com
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25 minutes
(540)832-2828
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3 miles S of Barboursville
Tasting Everyday 11-5 Apr-Dec
Tasting Fri-Sun, 11-5 Jan-Mar
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Old House Vineyards
www.oldhousevineyards.com
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25 minutes
(540)825-8772
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5.2 miles south of Culpeper on Rt. 3. Tastings Monday, Thursday, Friday - 1-5 PM; Saturday - 11-5 PM; Sunday -
12-5 PM
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Horton Vineyards
www.hvwine.com
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25 minutes
(540)832-7440
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Rt. 33, west of Gordonsville
Tasting daily 10-5 pm.
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Prince Michel Vineyards
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30 minutes
(800) 800-WINE
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Rt. 29, between Culpeper & Madison
Tasting daily 10-5 pm.
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Jefferson Vineyards
www.jeffersonvineyards.com
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35 minutes
(800) 272-3042
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Between Monticello & Ash Lawn
Tasting daily 11-5
Tours at: 12, 1, 2, 3, & 4 pm.
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Pearmund Cellars
www.pearmundcellars.com
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45 minutes
(540) 347-3475
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Near Warrenton, VA
Tasting daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Tasting Coupons from Mayhurst
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Sweely Estate Winery
www.sweelyestatewinery.com
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30 minutes
(540) 948-9005
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Rt. 230 (West of Rt. 29) near Madison
Tasting daily 11-5
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Real Estate
We recommend the following Realtors in the area. If you are looking for property in the area and are using one of the realtors listed below we will provide you with a 10% Discount. Simply mention the Realty Company when you make your reservation.
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Premier Virginia Properties, LLC
107 S. Main Street, STE 1
Gordonsville, VA
www.premiervirginiaproperties.com
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Office: (540) 832-0071
Cell: (434) 906-0274
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Extensive listings and Specializing in Equestrian Farms & Estates
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Coldwell Banker Elete - Select Virginia Properties
4207A Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
www.selectvirginia.com
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Office: (540) 972-9040
Fax: (540) 972-7760
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Waterfront, Golf, New Homes, Farm and Country Real Estate in Central and Piedmont Virginia
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Charlottesville Country Properties, LTD
2820 Hydraulic Road, Suite 400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
www.charlottesvillecountry.com
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Office: (434) 964-0406
Cell: (434) 981-3011
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Specializing in Charlottesville and the seven surrounding counties; Albemarle, Orange, Madison, Greene, Nelson, Fluvanna and Louisa.
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Cowan Realty
151 Wes Main Street
Orange, VA 22960
www.cowanrealty.net
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Office: (540) 672-1100
Cell: (203) 913-3128
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Specializing Country and Town Properties in Orange and the surrounding Counties.
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