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Regulars hang out at an old-fashioned soda fountain in Remington. PHOTO: VIRGINIA TOURISM CORP.
"Rural, proud of it and trying to stay that way" could be
the unofficial motto of this county lying 45 minutes west
of Washington, D.C. Rimmed on the north by the Blue
Ridge and then tapering to flat, fertile farm fields in the
south, Fauquier County has something to suit almost
everyone's tastes. Wineries are popping up in the
foothills, while those southern fields are still fertile with
beef and milk cows, corn, and hay. Former urbanites,
tired of the grind, are pouring in like a cold winter rain.
With equestrian activities around every bend, no wonder
Fauquier is attractive. The Upperville Colt and Horse
Show is one of the oldest in the U.S. There's a 50-acre
minimum subdivision size with the goal of keeping some
rural character, so that's the size of many farms. Estates
with names such as Mellon and Marriott abound.
Lots To Do: See antique biplanes at the Flying
Circus Air Show, or visit one of about 10 wineries and 12
bed and breakfast inns.
Land Prices: If you're lucky, you may find land
zoned for ag at $3,500 per acre. Parcels zoned for
housing are $30,000 per acre and up.
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