Welcome to Rixeyville!
Quiet and Peaceful
Located about seven miles north of the town of Culpeper, Rixeyville is a great choice for those looking for the availability of town shopping and the quietness of rural living. Here you’ll discover properties with mountain views as well some with streams and even the occasional gem with a private pond. There is much to do in and around the area. If vineyards are on your list then a visit to Magnolia Vineyards or even Gray Ghost Vineyard is a must. If you love hiking, then in Virginia it doesn’t get better the Shenandoah National Park. Take a look at the homes in Rixeyville below to find one right for you.
Homes in Rixeyville
Country Calmness
There are many different styles of homes in Rixeyville to suit a variety of preferences. There are one living ramblers, traditional two story colonials, split-level homes, and farmhouses. Some homes are waiting for you to put your touch on while others are newer construction. Most houses are on larger lots of an acre or more.
Shopping and Dining
Living in homes in Rixeyville means that you have many options when it comes to a night out for dinner, an early breakfast, or leisurely lunch. Residents can travel south on Route 229 into the town of Culpeper. There you can stop by Chili’s or Buffalo Wild Wings for a causal meal. Enjoy a mouth watering burger from Graze to Griddle or grab a sandwich, pastry, and coffee at Southside Coffee which is located near Culpeper County Library. Warrenton is also a short drive away for Rixeyville residents. You can grab some delicious Italian pastries at Café Torino & Bakery. Enjoy a pizza or burger at Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven or head over to Shawn’s Smokehouse BBQ. There are also numerous fast food options in Warrenton when you are looking for something on the go. Checking off all the items on your shopping list can also be accomplished in either Culpeper or Warrenton if you have homes in Rixeyville. Both towns have a downtown area with unique one of a kind boutique shops that offer everything from handmade soaps to home décor, and apparel. They also have many major department stores where you will find everyday essentials.
Things to Do
Located in Rixeyville, Verdun Adventure Bound is a team building outdoor venue that hosts groups to promote building communication skills through challenging games and other outdoor activities. Camping is available and Verdun Adventure Bound also hosts several outdoor events like concerts throughout the year. You can head up to Whitney State Forest to go hiking on their six miles of trails that wonder through the forest. Head down towards Culpeper to visit Bright Spots Inclusive Playground or you can try out one of the many other playgrounds around Culpeper including Yowell Meadow Park. A visit to the museum of Culpeper history, located in the old train depot, will teach you about the history of Culpeper and even share some information about the dinosaurs that lived there. Less than an hour away, residents with homes in Rixeyville can use Route 211 to visit Shenandoah National Park at the Thornton Gap Entrance. Spend the day here on the hiking trails, attend a ranger program, or enjoy a drive up and down the Skyline Drive where the number overlooks provide picturesque views of the Shenandoah Valley.