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Stafford is an affluent community in Stafford County, named as one of the United States' highest-income communities in 2006 and 2009 by Forbes Magazine. The lovely city, which is located across the banks fo the Rappahannock River from the City of Fredericksburg, is located within the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and is named in honor of its counterpart, Staffordshire, England. Today, it is best known as the home of George Washington's boyhood home, the Washington Family Farm, which can be explored as a living history museum facility throughout the year. Other historical attractions include several Civil War-era sites, such as Chatham, and Aquia Landing. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities along the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers, which are prime spots for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing throughout the year.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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