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> tour for a rainy day!
It's raining, it's pouring, but Culpeper is far from boring! There are plenty of ways to spend the day, even if the weather doesn't cooperate.
 Take a trip back in time, or revisit your childhood! Culpeper's many antique
stores and thrift shops are like a visit to grandma's attic. Lose yourself for
hours searching for a special treasure of your own. Whether you seek stamps,
coins, baseball cards, dolls, teddy bears, or vintage clothing, you're sure to
find it here. As you're browsing around for that fine antique sofa or that perfect
little curio cabinet that needs a little love and attention, you're likely to
hear yourself more than once say "Wow! This is just like the one that I had when
I was a kid!" Check out our list of antique
stores, and then decide if you want a whirlwind tour
of as many as you can visit in a day looking for that special "something" or
lose yourself in just one, giving yourself time to savor all of the treasures
found there.
Culpeper, of course! Spend a day soaking up the local history and culture,
and make plans for the next sunny day. Start your day at the Museum
of Culpeper History, where you can immerse yourself
in Culpeper's colorful past. It's a sure bet that you'll see something that
you want to  learn more about, such as our giant prehistoric visitors and our
gold rush. You might imagine life as a Monacan Indian, a 19th century farmer
or merchant, or a Culpeper citizen during the Civil War. George Washington, Robert
E. Lee, Ulysses Grant, Daniel Boone, Walt Whitman, Eppa Rixey all journeyed through
Culpeper. With your curiosity piqued, head to the Culpeper
County Library, where you'll find an entire room filled
with local history. What better way to spend a rainy afternoon than curled up
with a good book! When you've learned all you can, head downtown to the Visitor's
Center to pick up a map and other information so that you can visit
some
of the places you've read about as soon as the sun comes out again.
 You'll find lots of smiles and friendly faces in Culpeper that will chase the
rain away! Grab your umbrella and head Downtown. With nearby parking and so many
quaint and cozy shops, you won't be braving the elements for long! Treat yourself
to a tea party at Tea,
Lace, and Roses or have a latte at the coffee shop. Go see a movie,
and then enjoy a meal at a great restaurant.
Sunshine or rain, Culpeper is the place to be!
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