We travel not to escape life,
but for life not to escape us.
discover your life in Orange County
We travel not to escape life,
but for life not to escape us.
discover your life in Orange County
Exceedingly Rich in Historic and Scenic Beauty
Established in 1734, Orange County was named in honor of William, Prince of Orange and covered an area that extended to the Mississippi River and Great Lakes. Here you can walk in the footsteps of James Madison, our nation’s fourth President and “Father of the Constitution,” at his beloved home Montpelier. Delight in the breathtaking views, which Madison described as “a squirrel’s jump from heaven.” Stay at one of our charming bed & breakfasts, inns or hotels. Enjoy our Southern hospitality and fine dining. Explore our award-winning wineries, historic sites and museums, adventure and outdoor recreation, quaint shops and art galleries. There is something fun for everyone in Orange County that you will find Simply Stunning!
Home of the longest hole in the United States, this 180-acre course was designed by Bill Ward, Jr., an up-and-coming designer with six golf courses to his credit.
Explore these guides to learn more about Orange County, Virginia. Click on the name to open them.
• Civil War Driving Tour of Orange County
• Restaurant Guide
• The Best of Virginia Wine
• Orange’s Courthouse
• It Happened In Orange County
• Orange As A Railway Town
• Mine Run Campaign
• Gordonsville “Fried Chicken Capital of the World”
• Tracks Through Time GPS Coordinates
Lake of the Woods Players present:Play On!
Friday, April 20-22nd, 2018 and Saturday 28 & Sunday 29th, 2018
Historic Garden Week Tour
Saturday, April 21, 2018
An Evening with Morels
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Earth Day Celebration 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Michael’s Mile: Now in Color
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Orange Uncorked Wine Festival at James Madison’s Montpelier
Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6, 2018
The Orange County, Virginia Department of Tourism is excited to announce the upcoming release of a new 2018 video depicting the experiences of Orange County. The video, Welcome to Orange County, Virginia, highlights a sample of the spectacular views, activities and experiences available in this beautiful County loved by hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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