Attractions in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Amusements

Belvedere Plantation 540-373-4478
1410 Belvedere Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
7 Miles Southeast of Fredericksburg on Route 17
A 645-acre heritage farm built in the 1760's on the historic Rappahannock River, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. This working farm grows such crops as corn, wheat,... more info map
Central Park Fun-Land 540-785-6700
1351 Central Park Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 24401
"Virginia's premier indoor/outdoor family fun center" features over 20 rides and attractions, including laser tag, go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, mini bowling,... more info map
Chuck E. Cheese's 540-786-9935
1280 Central Park Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Video games, high-tech simulator rides, the Skytubes attraction, kiddie rides, pizza, and more. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Chatham Manor 540-693-3200
120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Part of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, this 12,000 square foot, Georgian-style house overlooks the Rappahannock River. This historic home served... more info
George Washington's Ferry Farm 540-370-0732
268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
The site of the Washington house, where a six year old George Washington moved with his family in 1738. Visitors are able to view where the Washington house stood... more info map
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop 540-373-3362
1020 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
This 18th century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, "a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs." Dr. Mercer's... more info map
Kenmore Plantation 540-373-3381
1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Historic Kenmore Plantation's Georgian-style, brick mansion was built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis. A guided,... more info
Mary Washington House 540-373-1569
1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
George Washington purchased this house from Michael Robinson for his mother, Mary Ball Washington, in 1772. She lived her last 17 years here. Several of Mary's... more info map
Rising Sun Tavern 540-371-1494
1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Built by George Washington's youngest brother, Charles as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792, when it was purchased by the Wallace family. It... more info map
St. James' House 540-373-5630
1300 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 24401
Built around 1768, the restored St. James' House is one of the few 18th century frame houses still standing in Fredericksburg. It was originally home to James Mercer,... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Central Rappahannock Heritage Center 540-373-3704
900 Barton Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center "archives and preserves historical documents and photographs pertaining to the history and people from the City of... more info

Museums & Galleries

Bill Harris Art Studio 540-424-8157
916 Liberty Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Downtown in LibertyTown Arts Workshop
Visit the actual working studio of local artist Bill Harris. more info map
Fredericksburg Area Museum 540-371-3037
907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Located in Downtown Fredericksburg
Housed in historic, circa 1816 Town Hall/Market House, Fredericksburg Area Museum collects, researches, interprets, teaches, and preserves the history, heritage, and... more info map
James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library 540-654-1043
908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, the James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library contains the largest collection of artifacts and documents related to the fifth... more info map
White Oak Civil War Museum 540-371-4234
985 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
This museum contains a unique, extensive collection of Union and Confederate artifacts from battle sites and encampments around the Fredericksburg area. more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania National Military Park 540-693-3200
120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Features four major battlefields of the Civil War. The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center and the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center each offer a... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Living History Company of Fredericksburg, The 540-899-1776
904 Princess Anne Street, Suite C7, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Offers driving and/or walking performances on the Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefields, ghost adventures, a 19th century... more info map
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg 540-898-0737
706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
The Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Offers a 75-minute, guided tour of the downtown historic district and the Fredericksburg Battlefield. In addition to award-winning historic tours, trolleys are... more info map

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