Fredericksburg (Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
independent city in Virginia, United States
About Fredericksburg (Virginia)
Fredericksburg was founded in colonial era as a port city on the Rappahannock River—the fifth longest river in Virginia. At the time, it was at the farthest point navigable by large ships trading goods with the Old World. Although the city became a key trading center for the plantation owners and farmers nearby, it never achieved the level of commerce enjoyed by Richmond and Alexandria. The city was contested during the American Civil War, changing hands numerous times between Union and Confederate forces. In the most famous battle in Fredericksburg, Union General Burnside repeatedly marched thousands of his troops across the Rappahannock River and up Marye's Heights to their doom. The population of Fredericksburg and surrounding communities has boomed as housing costs closer to Washingto
Top Attractions in Fredericksburg (Virginia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Fredericksburg (Virginia):
- ★Belmont/Gari Melchers Museum
- ★Chatham
- ★Ferry Farm
- ★Fredericksburg Battlefield
- ★Hugh Mercer Apothecary
- ★James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
- ★Kenmore Plantation
- ★Lower Caroline Street
Where to Eat in Fredericksburg (Virginia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴2400 Diner
- 🍴Allman's Bar-B-Que
- 🍴Battlefield Restaurant
- 🍴Benny's
- 🍴Bistro Bethem
- 🍴Capital Ale House
Where to Stay in Fredericksburg (Virginia)
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Ctr
- 🏨Marriott Courtyard Historic District
- 🏨Quality Inn near Central Park
Fredericksburg (Virginia) Travel Guide Sections
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