The Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour begins at the Fire Hall in “Little” Washington, Virginia. The 16 studios and 10 galleries are located all around our beautiful, rural, and scenic county.

You will need the map available only at the Fire Hall to find all the artists’ studios and galleries. Most studios are on back county lanes and several are up steep mountain driveways. This is truly an adventure, and it could take both days to visit all the artists and galleries. (If you are thinking of staying overnight, contact our local B&Bs.)

Please get an early start and plan to arrive in Little Washington in time to pick up your map, view the displays, and have time to venture out to all 26 venues. The studios and galleries will have displays at the Fire Hall, so you can see what to expect as you plan your routes. The Fire Hall opens at 10AM both days. There is a $10 admission at the door to help RAAC fund the Tour.

Our local dining establishments are gearing up for the crowds.

DIRECTIONS TO THE FIRE HALL
IN WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA

FROM WASHINGTON, DC AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Take I66 West to Rt 17 South. Follow Rt 17 into Warrenton and turn right at the light. Follow the signs to Rt 211 West, turning right at the light onto Rt 211 West. Drive 22 miles and turn right at Business 211 into “Little” Washington. Follow signs to the Fire Hall, which is immediately on your right.

FROM THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Take I95 North to Rt 17 North. Follow Rt 17 North to Warrenton. Turn left at the Rt 17 Business/29 Business/15 Business exit. Turn left at the 3rd light onto Rt 211 West. Drive 22 miles and turn right at Business 211 into “Little” Washington. Follow signs to the Fire Hall, which is immediately on your right.

FROM THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA
Take Rt 29 North to Madison. Turn left onto Rt 231 North, following signs to Skyline Drive/Sperryville. Follow Rt 231 to Sperryville and turn left at Rt 522 North. Follow Rt 522 North to Little Washington. Turn left at the 3rd Washington exit, Business 211. Follow signs to the Fire Hall, which is immediately on your right.

FROM WINCHESTER, FRONT ROYAL, AND AREAS NORTH
Take Rt 522 South through Front Royal, then follow Rt 522 South 15 miles and turn right where it joins with Rt 211 West. Drive 3 miles and turn right at the first exit to Little Washington, Business 211. Follow signs to the Fire Hall, which is immediately on your right.

GUIDE TO DINING IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY

Rappahannock County is blessed not only with wonderful artists but also with nationally and regionally recognized restaurants, inns, and B&Bs. On the weekend of the Artists Tour, there was also a special food venue available for lunch.

Questions about the tour? E-mail info@raac.org.