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1. Fredericksburg Area
- Rich in both Revolutionary and Civil War History
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2. Caroline St
- Caroline Street is the hub of all historic Fredericksburg activities. As part of the 40-square block...
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3. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Although he was a noted physician, Dr. Hugh Mercer was better known as a warrior. Born in Scotland in...
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4. Mary Washington House
George Washington bought this white-frame house in 1772 for his mother, Mary Ball Washington, so she...
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5. Belmont: The Gari Melchers Estate & Memorial Gallery
Situated on 27 hillside acres overlooking the falls of the Rappahannock River, Belmont began as an 18th-century...
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6. Stratford Hall Plantation
This is one of the great houses of the South, magnificently set on 1,600 acres above the Potomac, renowned...
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7. George Washington's Ferry Farm
The first president was 6 years old in 1738 when his family moved to this farm of about 600 acres across...
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8. Reedville Fishermen's Museum
Paying homage to Reedville's ancient way of earning a living, this museum consists of the 1875 William...
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9. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
- Features four major Civil War battlefields
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10. The Rising Sun Tavern
The Rising Sun was originally a residence, built in 1760 by Charles Washington, George's youngest brother,...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There's only so many art museums a five-year-old can take. When it's time to let the kids run loose, it's time for Fredericksburg's family-friendly attractions. But it's not all playgrounds and jungle gyms; these attractions are truly fun for the whole family. You might just reconnect with your own inner child - or at least Fredericksburg's spirit of youth.
