Sonya's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Carytown
Boutique shops and plenty of great restaurants!
Food Scene
Best Mexican restaurant in Virginia!! It is definitely worth the drive.
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
117 North Main StreetBest Mexican restaurant in Virginia!! It is definitely worth the drive.
If shopping and eating are your thing then this is the place for you!! 35 minutes down the road.
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Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetIf shopping and eating are your thing then this is the place for you!! 35 minutes down the road.
Great food cooked by a real Thai family! Some of their best dishes are the beef nom tok salad, the spicy Saithong noodles with ground chicken and the kapow dish. This place is seriously addicting!
Saithong Para Thai
20 Plantation DriveGreat food cooked by a real Thai family! Some of their best dishes are the beef nom tok salad, the spicy Saithong noodles with ground chicken and the kapow dish. This place is seriously addicting!
Why yes there is a tea room right down the road! Head on over to this unique place for great hospitality, tasty refreshments, and of course tea!
Cuppa Cheer ~ Tea Room & Gift Shop
17484 Center DriveWhy yes there is a tea room right down the road! Head on over to this unique place for great hospitality, tasty refreshments, and of course tea!
Head on over to the lake Anna area and enjoy a cup of vino!
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Lake Anna Winery
5621 Courthouse RoadHead on over to the lake Anna area and enjoy a cup of vino!
La Petite Auberge
311 William StDining at its finest in downtown Fredericksburg!
Can't get enough of their veal ravioli and the new outdoor dining area is fantastic!
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Ristorante Renato
422 William StCan't get enough of their veal ravioli and the new outdoor dining area is fantastic!
Popular brewery with a location in Richmond as well.
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Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg
350 Lansdowne RdPopular brewery with a location in Richmond as well.
Can't get enough of the Paul Bunyan wrap and delicious pastries from here!
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Eileen's Bakery & Cafe
1115 Caroline StCan't get enough of the Paul Bunyan wrap and delicious pastries from here!
A. Smith Bowman Distillery
1 Bowman DrGreat tours and drinks!
The best carrot cake I have ever had in my lifetime! Don't tell grandma:) But seriously the rest of their food is great especially their burgers and steak and cheese sandwiches.
Tito's Diner
1695 Carl D Silver ParkwayThe best carrot cake I have ever had in my lifetime! Don't tell grandma:) But seriously the rest of their food is great especially their burgers and steak and cheese sandwiches.
The most recommended brewery by locals! They have a great selection of beer, awesome service, indoor/outdoor seating, and as the schedule permits live music and food trucks. Check out all of their great reviews online if you want to make extra sure you will have a good time!
Kindred Spirit Brewing
12830 W Creek PkwyThe most recommended brewery by locals! They have a great selection of beer, awesome service, indoor/outdoor seating, and as the schedule permits live music and food trucks. Check out all of their great reviews online if you want to make extra sure you will have a good time!
Sightseeing
Great place to stop and get maps, brochures, and find out about local events.
Caroline County visitor center
23724 Rogers Clark BoulevardGreat place to stop and get maps, brochures, and find out about local events.
This place is amazing and has something for everyone! Beautiful grounds, a Japanese garden, and a petting zoo are just a few things Maymont has to offer. So put on your comfortable walking shoes and maybe take some snacks water or picnic and have a great day!
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StThis place is amazing and has something for everyone! Beautiful grounds, a Japanese garden, and a petting zoo are just a few things Maymont has to offer. So put on your comfortable walking shoes and maybe take some snacks water or picnic and have a great day!
You can't go wrong with visiting George Washington's boyhood home. There are a ton of other attractions to check out while you are in Fredericksburg! Just 35 minutes away.
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George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyYou can't go wrong with visiting George Washington's boyhood home. There are a ton of other attractions to check out while you are in Fredericksburg! Just 35 minutes away.
Adults and kids alike love this place! There is a historic home to tour, visitor center, and animals. Bring your swimsuits and sandals because there is also a beach just down the road or you can visit West Moreland state park with a nice beach or just head on into Colonial Beach For some time in the sun!
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Adults and kids alike love this place! There is a historic home to tour, visitor center, and animals. Bring your swimsuits and sandals because there is also a beach just down the road or you can visit West Moreland state park with a nice beach or just head on into Colonial Beach For some time in the sun!
Beautiful home overlooking the Rappahannock river. Free entry and parking. Easy place to combine with other stops in Fredericksburg.
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Chatham Manor
120 Chatham LnBeautiful home overlooking the Rappahannock river. Free entry and parking. Easy place to combine with other stops in Fredericksburg.
Keep everyone entertained at this theme park only 10 minutes away!
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayKeep everyone entertained at this theme park only 10 minutes away!
This event park hosts many activities from equine equine events to car shows. Stop by and visit the birthplace of Secretariat!
The Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn BoulevardThis event park hosts many activities from equine equine events to car shows. Stop by and visit the birthplace of Secretariat!
For all you history buffs out there or just for someone who wants to get some fresh air and exercise this is a great free place to visit!
There are so many other battlefields in the area to include Fredericksburg, cfredericksburg Chancellorsville, and Wilderness. So take your pick you can't go wrong!
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Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield
9550 Grant DrFor all you history buffs out there or just for someone who wants to get some fresh air and exercise this is a great free place to visit!
There are so many other battlefields in the area to include Fredericksburg, cfredericksburg Chancellorsville, and Wilderness. So take your pick you can't go wrong!
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveStunnning!
You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this museum!
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Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StYou don't have to be a fan to enjoy this museum!
I can personally attest that this museum does not disappoint and provides a truly moving experience.
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Museo del Holocausto de Virginia
2000 E Cary StI can personally attest that this museum does not disappoint and provides a truly moving experience.
Gotta love this small beach town! Nice sandy beaches and the best ice cream at the ice cream hut:) Strawberry cheesecake flavor is the best!!!
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Colonial Beach
Gotta love this small beach town! Nice sandy beaches and the best ice cream at the ice cream hut:) Strawberry cheesecake flavor is the best!!!
Great place to visit in conjunction with downtown Fredericksburg shops and restaurants or almost any other place in Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdGreat place to visit in conjunction with downtown Fredericksburg shops and restaurants or almost any other place in Fredericksburg.
Kenmore
1201 Washington AveAnother great historical attraction!
Stunning home with lots of great art history.
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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington StStunning home with lots of great art history.
Explore black history in Richmond!
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Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
122 W Leigh StExplore black history in Richmond!
Try to see one of the reenactments if available.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StTry to see one of the reenactments if available.
Necessities
Sometimes you just have to go but at least there's a place nearby that's highly rated.
PACS Urgent Care Ruther Glen VA
11073 Colonel Armistead DriveSometimes you just have to go but at least there's a place nearby that's highly rated.
If you need to stay nearby for work, Fort A. P. Hill is an easy, no traffic, 15 minute drive away.
Fort A.P. Hill
If you need to stay nearby for work, Fort A. P. Hill is an easy, no traffic, 15 minute drive away.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Vehicle Required
This area is between the cities of Fredericksburg and Richmond VA. Public transportation is not a feasible way to get around. Luckily most places have more than enough parking. If heading into Washington DC for the day, you might want to consider using the VRE out of Spotsylvania or Fredericksburg (most have plentiful free parking).
Formas de ahorrar
FREE things to do!!
Loads of free things to do in the Fredericksburg and Richmond area! Also, don't forget to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at many parks/historical sites.
Free places to visit listed below (subject to change so please check):
Maymont
George Washington's Birthplace
Chatham Manor
The beach in the town of Colonial Beach (small fee for parking)
Downtown Fredericksburg
Hollywood Cemetary
Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield
Fredericksburg Battlefield