- Our list of the best things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fredericksburg, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Fredericksburg, VA , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Stafford, Woodbridge, Manassas and Quantico
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Festival offers 20 craft beers, bourbons from all across the country and different kinds of cigars
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120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA
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The battle climax of the Civil War took place in the regions covered by the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. Visitors can learn about the war and the specific battles of the area through the park's museum and by walking across the battlefields themselves.
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Several sites are contained at Battlefield Fredericksburg including a house built in 1836, the Fredericksburg National Cemetery, the Howison's Hill cannon rifle area. Walking tours are offered throughout the park, but guests can also drive from location to location in the area.
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224 Washington St, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Guests to the Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont are able to view both a historic site and art exhibits. The general tour is included with admission and begins with a short film that leads into a guided tour of the museum before transitioning into the galleries.
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The Rising Sun Tavern was originally built by George Washington's younger brother. It is currently being used as a museum that teaches about life in an 18th century tavern with costumed actors to tell stories of those who stayed at the site.
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706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
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Covering multiple major sites in the city, Trolly Tours of Fredericksburg allows guests to view a great deal of history in a short time. The tour is roughly 75 minutes and includes many stories told by the tour guide while visiting historic monuments, markers, and attractions.
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149 votes
1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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George Washington's sister and brother-in-law built the Georgian-style Kenmore Plantation & Gardens just before the Revolutionary War. The house itself and garden have been restored for tours, and there is also the Crowinshield Museum building which offers rotating exhibits.
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139 votes
1020 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop preserves the medical treatments provided during the 18th century in a small museum. The history of local medicine, pharmacy, military endeavors, and political affairs are covered.
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From bourbon to gin, A. Smith Bowman Distillery offers visitors a selection of spirits to sample on a group tour. Visitors will learn all about the distilling process while touring the facility.
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Originally established in 1865, the Fredericksburg National Cemetery acts as the final burial sites of more than 15,000 soldiers. The graves are specifically for Union soldiers who fought and died during the Civil War.
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The white, elegant Mary Washington House was purchased by George Washington for his mother. It now holds a museum with several personal items that Mary Washington owned and a fully landscaped garden.