Location: Fredericksburg
Top Things to do in Fredericksburg
Countries
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia (VA)
Join the local ghosts in a walk through the historic district of Fredericksburg, Virginia, a city that claims to be one of the most haunted locales in the United States. With a long history dating back to pre-Colonial times, and a legacy of slavery and war, it is no wonder that so many unhappy phantoms wander the streets. Visit the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, marking the spot of four bloody Civil War battles or Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington.
Restaurants in Fredericksburg
1. Flavors of Fredericksburg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Walk through downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia and enjoy a variety of tastings at restaurants and specialty shops as your guide highlights historical sites and architecture.
2. A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
since 1934, the historic A. Smith Bowman Distillery has passionately produced premium handcrafted spirits that have gone on to win many awards, most notably "World's Best Bourbon" two years in a row. Nestled just five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and three miles from I-95, A. Smith Bowman Distillery has a lot to offer. Complimentary one hour tour includes: Knowledgeable history of the Distillery Behind the scenes look at our distilling process Walk through to see our stills "Mary" and "George" Barrel aging warehouse Spirit tastings (21+) Gift Shop & A. Smith Bowman Distillery Museum Tours are open to all ages, Monday - Saturday and Sundays during the summer. Complimentary tours depart every hour, Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon-4 p.m. Gift Shop remains open until 5 p.m. Please visit our website for more details regarding your visit!
Reviewed By 327josephk - Woodbridge, United States
Yes, all FREE. a 30 Plus minute tour by an expert on the oldest continual operating LEGAL distillery in the USA. Recently winning National and World wide awards for their bourbons and other spirits. AND at the end of the tour a FREE tasting of five of their products. The good stuff too! Of course it temps you to purchase their products and promotional items at the gift shop which has an ABC License!
3. Fredericksburg Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
We provide Civil War private battlefield tours. Our specialty is the Civil War area battlefields. VIP tours without the VIP tour price. We take all of the hassle out of self-guided tours. Let us do all of the work so you can relax! We created our tours to tell the whole story from start to finish, rather than a sample tour, leaving you with a better understanding and wanting to discover more. We're the best way to discover four major Civil War battlefields, within 20 square miles, that saw 100.000 casualties; the battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, & Spotsylvania Court House.
4. Goolrick's Pharmacy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
An old-fashioned drug store, said to be the oldest in America.
Reviewed By HalibutVA - Springfield, United States
Enjoyed a delicious chicken salad sandwich and the historic drugstore soda fountain vibe. A great light lunch spot.
5. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Federal soldiers who died in the Civil War are buried here.
Reviewed By VickiA156
It was a very sobering place to visit. Realizing all of the lives that were lost at this battle. Sits high on a hill. A must see when in this area!
6. National Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Forty-block-long district features more than 350 original 18th- and 19th-century buildings including an 18th-century apothecary shop.
7. The Breakout Game
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
6-8 people locked in a room for 60 minutes. Work through a series of puzzles, games and combinations to break out.
8. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By saramatthews
We toured the battlefield with Hallowed Ground Tours - we were several cars - and the very personable guide rode in the front car and we listened via cell phones. The battle and troop positions covered a fair bit of ground - more than is easily walked. The tour was great - and includes a nearby plantation now owned by the NPS - and equally worth seeing. The Visitor's Center is another must -
9. James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Brend482 - Arlington, United States
The Monroe Museum is located in a building that is on the site where Monroe's brief Fredericksburg law offices were likely located. It's a pretty tenuous connection to Monroe, but the Museum itself contains dozens of first-rate artifacts such as books, clothing, tools and dishes owned by Monroe and his family. The Museum packs a lot in to a small space, with one general gallery on his life, another devoted to his military service, and a third containing an assortment of furniture owned by Monroe. The staff at the Museum is friendly and helpful but not intrusive. They gave a short tour and left me to explore. The Museum takes an even-handed rather than a hagiographic view of Monroe, noting both his successes and failures. It explains that while he took measures to suppress the slave trade and was responsible for founding Liberia as a colony for freed slaves, Monroe owned hundreds of slaves himself and never freed any of them (though even this shortcoming may have been because he could not afford to). In short, a very informative place where I felt I got the whole story.
10. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By Ava515
We love Old Town and as we travel with our dog, this is a dog friendly Town and great place to walk. Lots of great restaurants with outdoor dining and all of them bring water bowls out to the dogs etc. Great shops to check out, great place to visit and dine. Highly recommended
