Guidebook for Fredericksburg and Surrounding Area
Sightseeing
Hugh Mercer was a doctor and a good friend to George Washington and this site is very educational and interesting. Great way to experience how doctors attended to their patients in the Colonial Period
10 locals recommend
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline StHugh Mercer was a doctor and a good friend to George Washington and this site is very educational and interesting. Great way to experience how doctors attended to their patients in the Colonial Period
The home that George Washington bought for his mother when he was fearful she would be in harms way on the other side of the river at Farm. Great way to visit the past, tour guides are awesome.
17 locals recommend
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles StThe home that George Washington bought for his mother when he was fearful she would be in harms way on the other side of the river at Farm. Great way to visit the past, tour guides are awesome.
Beautiful Colonial Mansion built as a Wedding gift for Betty Washington. Awesome colonial structure.
15 locals recommend
Kenmore
1201 Washington AveBeautiful Colonial Mansion built as a Wedding gift for Betty Washington. Awesome colonial structure.
One of the many Taverns in town during the Colonial Period. Gives you a feel of what it really would have been like to travel in the very early years.
14 locals recommend
The Rising Sun Tavern
1304 Caroline StOne of the many Taverns in town during the Colonial Period. Gives you a feel of what it really would have been like to travel in the very early years.
This is an awesome experience even if you are not a Marine. I worked there for five years and never got tired of looking around. Learn about the history of the Marine Corp.
67 locals recommend
National Museum of the Marine Corps
1775 Jefferson Davis HwyThis is an awesome experience even if you are not a Marine. I worked there for five years and never got tired of looking around. Learn about the history of the Marine Corp.
Interesting location the boyhood home of George Washington. Awesome look into what he may have been like in his early years.
25 locals recommend
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyInteresting location the boyhood home of George Washington. Awesome look into what he may have been like in his early years.
If you are in Fredericksburg to learn about the Civil War this is the best place to start!
45 locals recommend
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdIf you are in Fredericksburg to learn about the Civil War this is the best place to start!
Mr. Fitzhugh a good friend to George Washington built this beautiful plantation. George stayed here more than any other home in America other than his own. Once the Union Headquarters in the Civil War
36 locals recommend
Chatham Manor
120 Chatham LnMr. Fitzhugh a good friend to George Washington built this beautiful plantation. George stayed here more than any other home in America other than his own. Once the Union Headquarters in the Civil War
The Stafford Visitor Center is located at the Belmont Plantation which is beautiful.
Stafford Visitor's Center
224 Washington StreetThe Stafford Visitor Center is located at the Belmont Plantation which is beautiful.
FXBG eBike Tour
22 Marchant DriveThis is our new eco-friendly tour company, tours by electric bike.
Entertainment & Activities
Great family amusement park only 45 mins away, straight shot down highway 95.
137 locals recommend
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayGreat family amusement park only 45 mins away, straight shot down highway 95.
Arts & Culture
Gauntlet Golf Club
18 Fairway DrNext to Curtis Park great little public golf course.
Drinks & Nightlife
Adventure Brewing Company
33 Perchwood DriveGood drink and good food.
Red Dragon Brewery
1419 Princess Anne StCity Vino
810 Caroline StCity advice
Book before you go
Olde Towne Carriages
Historical Horse Drawn Tours in City of Fredericksburg, Va.