I was looking for retirement towns, and Culpeper was on my list.
After meeting Mike ( The Owner of Historic Smoke ), Culpeper shot up to the top of the list. The Cigar shop was both warm, and inviting, and it pays homage to veterans ( Marine veteran here ), police, fireman & first responders, by hanging flags and patches throughout the store. Mike himself is not a veteran, which makes this homage even more special. I was sitting outside the smoke shop since it was a beautiful day, and just as it was almost closing time Mike and his son pulled in, ( they were at a cigar event that day ) Mike introduced himself, then spent over an hour ( after closing time ) telling me the rich history of Culpeper, I mentioned I had been to Far Gohn brewery the day before, and how much i enjoyed myself there, Mike said, "well lets not just sit here, lets go have a beer". Mike and I proceeded to the brewery to continue our chat, and we stayed there til it closed at 9:00. Mike was beyond generous at the brewery, ( I will keep that between us ) I had planned on leaving the next morning to drive home to CT, but after meeting Mike, and listening about the town, I decided to stay one more day, and do more town research. I spent the day "working from home" in the cigar shop, went to lunch at an awesome food truck Mike had recommended, (Mediterranean), and went site seeing. I also met a couple of Mike's customers, who were equally as friendly. I look forward to my next trip back, which is coming up shortly.
Ok, enough about Mike, lol The shop itself has an awesome selection of cigars, the lounge is large with a Cathedral ceiling, for great ventilation.
There are TVs, which are playing, but aren't blasting, so you can go in there and have conversation, read or work.
There are plenty of soda, tea, water, coffee, energy drink selections.
I can't wait to get back! read more