• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Washington Heritage Museums

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Central Rappahannock Heritage Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Central Rappahannock Heritage Center

3. Chatham Manor

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4. Fun Land of Fredericksburg

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5. Fredericksburg Area Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Fredericksburg Battlefield

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7. Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania National Military Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Eileens Bakery and Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Eileens Bakery and Cafe

10. Gari Melchers Home and Studio

© Gari Melchers Home and Studio

11. Shannon Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Shannon Air Museum

12. Goolrick's Pharmacy

© Goolrick's Pharmacy

13. James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

14. Kenmore

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15. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Sammy T's

17. The Alpine Chef

18. The Ebert House and Store

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19. Monument to the Angel of Marye’s Heights

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co.

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co.

21. Basilico Italian Market & Deli

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Basilico Italian Market & Deli

22. Belvedere Plantation

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Fredericksburg, VA is known as the childhood home of President George Washington and has played an important part in the American Civil War. Much of Fredericksburg’s tourist industry is devoted to this history, with old Georgian mansions and buildings connected to Washington, a national cemetery and military park devoted to the Battle of Fredericksburg, and plenty of museums and cultural landmarks that date back to these times. Fredericksburg is also home to great local businesses and attractions, including breweries, cafes, restaurants, theater, and shops.

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