Welcome to Rapidan!
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A small community in both Culpeper and Orange counties, Rapidan is about five miles northeast of the town of Orange. The Rapidan River divides the community and marks the division between the two counties. With several buildings like a train station and church on the National Register of Historic Places, Rapidan embraces the importance of preserving the past. Below are the homes in Rapidan that are currently for sale; take a look to see if anything is right for you!
Homes in Rapidan
Peaceful and Charming
Homes in Rapidan tend to come with some land. There are cozy cottages and more more spacious ranch homes as well as homes that are move in ready and ones that are ready for you to make your own.
Dining and Shopping
The homes in Rapidan are located in a rural area, but that doesn’t mean that they are far from accessing stores and restaurants. From Rapidan, you can head south to the town of Orange where there are plenty of dining options. Enjoy some delicious soul food at Coopers Cookin or go fine dining at the Vintage Restaurant at the Inn at Willow Grove. For a special occasion, you can make reservations to enjoy brunch at Crooked Run Tavern at Meander in Locust Dale. The town of Orange offers many more options as well as grocery stores when you just want to do the cooking at home. Another option for food is to go to Culpeper. There are many restaurants there from fast food to casual and fine dining.
Things to do
If you are looking for a fun night out with friends, then gather them up and head over to War Craft Brewery to enjoy some pizza and craft brews. Head into Culpeper to catch a movie or attend one of the many events the community holds throughout the year. Travel to Shenandoah National Park for hiking. A day trip down to Lake Anna during the summer months is always a possibility. Enjoy fishing on the lake, relax on the beach, or ride on the lake with a boat, canoe, or kayak. Around the town of Orange, you can visit James Madison’s Montpelier. There are free hiking trails through an old growth forest. You can also purchase tickets to get a tour of the home wander the grounds, or attend a special event like the horse races held annually.