Location: Fredericksburg
Top Things to do in Fredericksburg
10 Sights & Landmarks in Fredericksburg That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
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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!
2. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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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 -
3. Old Stone Warehouse
4. Kirkland Monument
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Old Town
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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
6. The Rising Sun Tavern
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
While not serving food or drink since 1827, the Rising Sun Tavern Museum provides a lively interpretation of late 18th-century Tavern life. Charles Washington, George Washington's youngest brother, built this landmark in the 1760's as his private residence. After being sold outside the Washington family, the building was leased as a tavern in 1792. Operating as a stopover for travelers for 35 years in the bustling town of Fredericksburg, it was a popular diversion for travelers and locals alike. Today, costumed guides entertain visitors as though they have just stepped off their coaches into the late 18th-century life. See how bygone visitors slept, learn what they ate and drank, and immerse yourself in the now eccentric customs of historic travel and lodgings. The original 18th-century structure contains period furniture and artifacts.
7. Mary Washington House
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
In 1772, George Washington purchased a house in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother, Mary Ball Washington. She spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sites on the corner of Charles and Lewis Streets and was within walking distance of Kenmore, the home of Mary's daughter, Betty Washington Lewis. Tradition has it that, during the Revolution, General Lafayette found Mrs. Washington in her garden. As the President-to-be, George Washington came to this home to receive his mother's blessing before attending his inauguration in 1789.
Reviewed By jrbeebe - Dayton, United States
George Wahington built the original house in Fredericksburg for his mother and she lived in it from 1772 until her death in 1789. Docents were in period dress and were both knowledgeable and interesting and helped us understand the social psychology of 18th century America.
8. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
*In an abundance of caution, valuing the health of our patrons and staff in light of the novel corona virus, Washington Heritage Museums will temporarily close its four sites for tours for the foreseeable future. This 18th-century building restored as the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop presents a vivid living history interpretation of Colonial medical practices. Leeches, lancets, and snakeroot are all found in this 18th century doctor's office and pharmacy. Visitors can hear about the popular treatment of the day for a lady's hysteria or a medicine so potent that it would, according to one wealthy plantation owner "cheer a man with a bad wife." The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop is one of Washington Heritage Museums and is within short walking distance of its other sites: the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, and St. James' House. Please allow 45 minutes for your visit.
Reviewed By emilysreviews - Virginia, United States
Although this is a tiny house, there's a lot of great info inside. The ladies truly enjoy sharing their knowledge and did a great job interacting with the public. Lots of info on herbal preparations, and in fact 75% are still in use today! With admission you learn about the herbs, medical care hundreds of years ago, view 4 rooms of the house, see live medical leeches, and there's even a beautiful garden around back. Nice book available to purchase for only $5. Worth the visit, the history, the interaction, and the knowledge.
9. Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No.4
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bairsabroad
The Fredericksburg lodge is #4 on Princess Anne Street and is a fantastic history filled building but the photos posted here are of a different much larger lodge (maybe one in DC).
10. Fredericksburg Area Museum
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
The FAM, housed in historic Town Hall/ Market House (c. 1816), has been part of the fabric of community life throughout the Fredericksburg area for nearly three decades. It tells the stories of the Fredericksburg community and regions, from the Virginia Indians pre-contact to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Our goal is to connect people to our community’s history.
Reviewed By MBW64 - Fredericksburg, United States
Love FAM. We are annual pass holders. Great exhibits that tell the history of Fredericksburg, both old and new.
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