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What to do and see in Fredericksburg, Virginia (VA): The Best Traveler Resources
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.
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1. 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.
2. Fredericksburg Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By 49StephenC - Wollongong, Australia
Dropped in to the Visitor Centre for some information on the civil war attractions and received terrific service from the very friendly and helpful staff advising on what was available and what was booked out. The staff appeared to be really enjoying their work and were very enthusiastic. Great credit to themselves and the service. We received a lot of additional detail and explanation about the significance of Fredericksburg in this conflict.
3. Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States
Being a history buff, visiting Fredericksburg Battlefield was a great experience. The Visitor Center is currently closed but I downloaded The Fredericksburg Battle App which provided loads of information and touring maps. Highlights include walking along the Sunken Road where parts of the original stone wall used by Confederate troops to repel the Union attack still stand and Marye's Heights where Confederate artillery was placed. We also made the half mile ascent up Lee's Hill to stand on the ground where Robert E Lee had a commanding view of the battlefield. We only had about 90 min available to tour but I could have spent hours here seeing much more that was available.
4. Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center is a 120,000 square foot multi-use facility. From tradeshows, conferences and conventions to banquets, weddings, proms and concerts: if you dream it, we can host it.Fredericksburg, Virginia is halfway between Metropolitan D.C. and Richmond, Virginia.The facility is located on the I-95 corridor, convenient for attendees traveling both north and southbound.Dulles International, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Richmond International airports are within an hour drive of the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center.The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center is situated in Central Park, a 2.4 million square foot area full of more than 200 retailers, entertainment and dining options.The Hilton Garden Inn (148 rooms), Homewood Suites (124 rooms) and Hampton Inn and Suites (121 rooms) are all located directly next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. Fredericksburg offers 1,000 plus hotel rooms.Located just five minutes from the history and charm of Historic Old Town Fredericksburg.The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center is a full service facility, offering everything including security, audio-visual equipment, event coordination, decorating and food and beverage all onsite to ensure a successful event.Event coordinators are available to help you plan every detail.Experienced staff dedicated to providing friendly and courteous service.
5. Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By birdturd73 - Belleville, Canada
Personal maps and highlighting of state maps really assisted us in navigating around DC, We will save these maps to use again for sure. Very clean restrooms too. The staff was so helpful .
