Stefan’s Guidebook to Fredericksburg
Sightseeing
Great place to learn about Fredericksburg's epic Civil War battle.
45 locals recommend
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdGreat place to learn about Fredericksburg's epic Civil War battle.
The place where George Washington spent his childhood.
25 locals recommend
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyThe place where George Washington spent his childhood.
Historic building and one of the oldest taverns in town. Offers tours with guides in historic costumes and great insights into how taverns operated in the "old days".
14 locals recommend
The Rising Sun Tavern
1304 Caroline StHistoric building and one of the oldest taverns in town. Offers tours with guides in historic costumes and great insights into how taverns operated in the "old days".
Historical Apothecary and part of a three-site museum tour together with the Rising Sun Tavern and the Mary Washington House.
10 locals recommend
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline StHistorical Apothecary and part of a three-site museum tour together with the Rising Sun Tavern and the Mary Washington House.
The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life.
17 locals recommend
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles StThe Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life.
Beautiful historic manor house across the river from Fredericksburg. Great views of Old Town Fredericksburg.
36 locals recommend
Chatham Manor
120 Chatham LnBeautiful historic manor house across the river from Fredericksburg. Great views of Old Town Fredericksburg.
Food scene
Goolrick's Pharmacy
901 Caroline StHistoric 1950's style pharmacy with soda fountain and ice cream.
Great inside and outside dining with views of the river. Often have live music on the weekends.
25 locals recommend
Brock's Riverside Grill
503 Sophia StreetGreat inside and outside dining with views of the river. Often have live music on the weekends.
Tapas place with awesome views of the river. Great outside dining during warm weather. We recommend their flatbread pizzas.
Tapa Rio
1101 Sophia StreetTapas place with awesome views of the river. Great outside dining during warm weather. We recommend their flatbread pizzas.
Great Italian Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg. During warm weather, the rooftop bar is a local favorite hangout with great views of Old Town.
31 locals recommend
Castiglia's Italian Restaurant
324 William StGreat Italian Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg. During warm weather, the rooftop bar is a local favorite hangout with great views of Old Town.
Great pub with a huge authentic British bar with good food and lots of beer choices. Located behind the Spotsylvania Mall.
Park Lane Tavern
1 Towne Centre BlvdGreat pub with a huge authentic British bar with good food and lots of beer choices. Located behind the Spotsylvania Mall.