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Local and Historic Attractions

Orange County Visitors Bureau Ask about Civil War re-enactments
James Madison's Montpelier Home of president James Madison's 2700 acre estate. Open daily March-Dec. 10-4pm admission 540-672-2728 Spring wine festival, summer Orange County Fair, fall steeplechase race and bird lovers bird watch.
Orange County Fair An old fashioned country fair, on the grounds of Montpelier, in late July.
James Madison museum: Open weekdays all year 9-4 ; 1-4 weekends March 1-Nov 30. Closed holidays. Admission 540-672-1776
The Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum; Gordonsville, open Tues-Sat.10-4, Sun 1-4:30 June & August. Closed Jan-March 15 & holidays  admission.540-832-2944
Orange County Historical Society: Open weekdays closed holidays 540-672-5366
Wilderness Battlefield Open daily 540-373-4461 complete tour begins at the National Park Service
Chancellorsville Battlefield Open daily 540-786-2880
Orange, Virginia Article about Orange, Virginia today.
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania National Military Park Complete information about Civil War history in this area.
Antiques at Somerset Professional appraisals are performed by Mark C. Grove, MA
Lazy ss Farm Nursery

Rare & New plus Tried & True Plants

Old Somerset Print Shop All original works of art, no reproductions, restrikes or newly colored copies -- just originals, conserved as the artist created them. 
Frederick Nichols Studio "My subject is landscape in its primitive, wilderness state as seen through the various seasons and times of day.
Ed Jaffe Gallery Marble Sculpture & Paintings by Ed Jaffe

 The Arts
 

Four County Players Central Virginia's Longest Running Community Theater 
Orange Arts Center Located just across the street from the old train station in Orange.

Wineries
 

Barboursville Ruins & Winery: Open Mon-Sat. 10-5pm.  540-832-3824
Horton Vineyards: Barboursville 540-672-7440
Burnley Vineyards: Barboursville 540-832-2828
Rose River Winery & Trout Farm: Syria 540-923-4050
Prince Michel Vineyard & Restaurant Leon:  540-547-3707
   

  Recreation
 

Oakland Heights Farm & Stables: Trail rides 540-832-3350
Lake Anna: 13.000 acre lake with public boat landing, fishing, swimming,  camping. Marina 540-895-5051 Lake Anna State Park 540-854-5503
Lake Orange: 124 acre lake ; marina, fishing & picnicking  540-672-4270
Rapidan River: Virginia scenic river, rafting, tubing, canoeing, fishing
James River Runners: Canoe & tube trips 804- 286- 2338
Hunting: Oakland Shooting Preserve 540-854-4540  
Skydive Orange Orange airport: 540-672-2158, or   877-348-3759 (877-DIVESKY)
Tour Guide Ltd: Historical walking tours 540-672-9414
Blue Ridge Balloon 434-589-6213

Golf
 

Meadow Farms Golf Course 540-894-9890
Browning golf course 540-854-454
Somerset Golf Club 540-423-1500
Tanyard Country Club 540-967-188
Shenandoah Crossing Country Club 540-832-9400

Hiking & Nature Trails
 

Clark Mountain - Mooremont Orchard Nature trail, & picnicking
Old Rag Mountain Hiking: admission
White Oak Falls Hiking admission
Shenandoah National Park hiking & camping 540-999-3400
Skyline Drive  

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