Jenn & Daniel’s guidebook
Drink scene
About a 20min drive and well worth it! Great outdoor seating in the middle of a hollow, good wine, and music and food trucks on some weekend afternoon/evenings!
74 locals recommend
DuCard Vineyards
40 Gibson Hollow LnAbout a 20min drive and well worth it! Great outdoor seating in the middle of a hollow, good wine, and music and food trucks on some weekend afternoon/evenings!
A small batch, local brewery with ~20beers on tap that shift with the season and delicious pizzas made with real ingredients in a wood-fired oven - gluten free options available! Music most weekends as well! It's about a 30min drive from the bunkhouse. You'll likely run into Daniel depending on when you're there!
105 locals recommend
Bald Top Brewing Co.
1830 Thrift RdA small batch, local brewery with ~20beers on tap that shift with the season and delicious pizzas made with real ingredients in a wood-fired oven - gluten free options available! Music most weekends as well! It's about a 30min drive from the bunkhouse. You'll likely run into Daniel depending on when you're there!
This vineyard is an off the beaten path gem.. the setting is one of a kind. A historic old log cabin where you can sit on a deck or gather around your own personal fire pit and enjoy their delicious wines with wide view of the Blue Ridge! Note: Given covid restrictions reservations may be required so call ahead!
43 locals recommend
Revalation Vineyards
2710 Hebron Valley RdThis vineyard is an off the beaten path gem.. the setting is one of a kind. A historic old log cabin where you can sit on a deck or gather around your own personal fire pit and enjoy their delicious wines with wide view of the Blue Ridge! Note: Given covid restrictions reservations may be required so call ahead!
The first brewery to come to Culpeper - these guys have the most experience brewing beer in town and you can taste it! For those visiting on weekdays they are also open 7 days a week where most of the other breweries are Thursday through Sunday!
31 locals recommend
Far Gohn Brewing Company
301 S East StThe first brewery to come to Culpeper - these guys have the most experience brewing beer in town and you can taste it! For those visiting on weekdays they are also open 7 days a week where most of the other breweries are Thursday through Sunday!
Food scene
In Sperryville, they offer unique espresso based drinks (i.e. lavender and turmeric lattes) and locally sourced teas (hot, iced or lattes). Breakfast baked goods and burritos and lunch sandwiches. Can enjoy it at their seating by the Thornton River or take it with if you're heading up to the park (you pass right by it on the way)!
24 locals recommend
Before & After
31 Main StIn Sperryville, they offer unique espresso based drinks (i.e. lavender and turmeric lattes) and locally sourced teas (hot, iced or lattes). Breakfast baked goods and burritos and lunch sandwiches. Can enjoy it at their seating by the Thornton River or take it with if you're heading up to the park (you pass right by it on the way)!
In Sperryville (on the way to the park), this casual eatery offers breakfast and lunch goods all day long (closes around 5pm most of the year) with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. They have some eclectic eats and also serve coffee, tea, wine, and some fun mocktails as well. You can enjoy the view of the Thornton River if you sit outside at their picnic tables!
12 locals recommend
Off the Grid
11692 Lee HwyIn Sperryville (on the way to the park), this casual eatery offers breakfast and lunch goods all day long (closes around 5pm most of the year) with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. They have some eclectic eats and also serve coffee, tea, wine, and some fun mocktails as well. You can enjoy the view of the Thornton River if you sit outside at their picnic tables!