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1. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
- This site includes portions of four major Civil War battlefields: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, as... read more
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2. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Although he was a noted physician, Dr. Hugh Mercer was better known as a warrior. Born in Scotland in 1726, he fled to Pennsylvania and became...
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3. James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Although overshadowed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, James Monroe was one of the most distinguished Americans of their...
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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 would be near her daughter's home at Kenmore...
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5. The Rising Sun Tavern
The Rising Sun was originally a residence, built in 1760 by Charles Washington, George's youngest brother, but beginning in the early 1790s it...
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6. Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
This stately Georgian mansion was built in the 1770s for George Washington's only sister, Betty Washington, and her husband, Fielding Lewis, one...
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7. 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 farmhouse (the central six rooms...
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8. Stratford Hall Plantation
This is one of the great houses of the South, magnificently set on 1,600 acres above the Potomac, renowned for its distinctive architectural style...
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9. Fredericksburg
- Birthplace of George Washington and home of Robert E. Lee, this historic town is located halfway between Richmond and Washington DC. Visitors can... read more
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10. Fredericksburg Area
- Chancellorsville Battlefield Civil War Visitor Center, sight of Lee's greatest victory is located in this area. Other local attractions include:... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Fredericksburg. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
