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tains. The dates will also ensure a backdrop of glorious autumn foliage famous nationally for its spectacular colors.

Sperryville is a haven for artists because of its simple unspoiled beauty and friendly atmosphere. Since its first days as a stagecoach stop on the routes from Alexandria and Fredericksburg to the Shenandoah Valley,

Sperryville has been the commercial center of Rappahannock County. Because it is not a governmental center nor county seat, the town has escaped the gentrification common to small

courthouse towns and it still retains elements from a varied and colorful past. It has a wide open atmosphere where everyone is accepted and can make their

mark. Today the town is enjoying a resurgence as a center for artists, craftspeople and antiques, as well as Virginia’s best apples.

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