Spotsylvania County land and farms sit between the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers in the heart of northern Virginia, offering an idyllic rural lifestyle with easy access to the more urbanized amenities of nearby cities. Spotsylvania’s exceptional quality of life and affordable lifestyle have made it one of the fastest growing employment bases in Virginia, bolstered by the county’s consistently impressive high school attainment scores. Spotsylvania County Public Schools maintain 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools including a specialized career and technical center for teens. Residents can also pursue higher education at local Germanna Community College or the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. Land and farms in Spotsylvania County include estates of all sizes and price ranges, farmland, riverfront land, commercial land, and clear and forested acreages
Home to Lake Anna State Park and the North Anna River, Spotsylvania County land and farms benefit from a beautiful natural environment with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Lake Anna offers ten miles of lakeshore, as well as fishing boat ramps, walking, hiking, and horseback riding trails, and even tent sites and cabin rentals. Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation offers yearly camps, classes, and activities for everyone from toddlers to seniors, including swimming lessons, youth and adult sports leagues, and all-ages martial arts. Nearby Dominion Raceway is one of the premier motorsports venues on the east coast and hosts a variety of outdoor events and concerts. More historically minded residents enjoy exploring the Spotsylvania Court House Historic District, as well as the 17 other nationally registered historic places in the county—or can even spend a day roaming the Virginia Renaissance Faire, which opens for a month every year and features entertainment, activities, food, and exhibitions by local artists and artisans.
