Denise’s guidebook
Favorite restaurants
One thing Fredericksburg isn't lacking is good food. I would recommend many but here are a few of my favorites.
Great spot where locals go to dine; also has a great pub separate from the main dining room.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Petite Auberge
311 William StGreat spot where locals go to dine; also has a great pub separate from the main dining room.
Authentic Italian from a native of Naples. Yum. When the weather permits, eat in the courtyard.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Orofino
1006 Caroline StAuthentic Italian from a native of Naples. Yum. When the weather permits, eat in the courtyard.
I don't usually like chains, but this is a smaller local one. Good happy hour deals. Great selection of beer on tap.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sedona Taphouse
591 William StI don't usually like chains, but this is a smaller local one. Good happy hour deals. Great selection of beer on tap.
Best Coffee Shops
Have some coffee and surf the net among friendly locals.
Awesome vibe, good coffee and snacks. Weather permitting outdoor seating is my favorite.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hyperion Espresso
301 William StAwesome vibe, good coffee and snacks. Weather permitting outdoor seating is my favorite.
Have some coffee with an assortment of wonderful baked goods made by the owners.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
520 Caroline StHave some coffee with an assortment of wonderful baked goods made by the owners.
Historic Sites
See where history happened.
Plantation owned by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis and her husband, Fielding Lewis.
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Kenmore
1201 Washington AvePlantation owned by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis and her husband, Fielding Lewis.
George's mother's home. She is buried on Washington Avenue, a few blocks away and across the street from Kenmore Plantation, home to Betty Washington Lewis and Fielding Lewis.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles StGeorge's mother's home. She is buried on Washington Avenue, a few blocks away and across the street from Kenmore Plantation, home to Betty Washington Lewis and Fielding Lewis.
Good place to start and learn about the historic Fredericksburg area and battlefields. Located next to Sunken Road of Civil War fame.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdGood place to start and learn about the historic Fredericksburg area and battlefields. Located next to Sunken Road of Civil War fame.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington StGeorge Washington’s childhood home
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyGeorge Washington’s childhood home
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline StLoved learning about leeches.
Best Breakfast Spots
Several good eats early in the morning.
Battlefield Restaurant
1018 Lafayette BlvdBack to basics diner food. A greasy spoon, spoken with total affection.
Twenty Four Hundred Diner
2400 Princess Anne StIconic breakfast joint.
Ice Cream
Who knew that with just three flavors of soft serve ice cream a place could be so popular? Featured on 60 Minutes.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carl's Frozen Custard
2200 Princess Anne StWho knew that with just three flavors of soft serve ice cream a place could be so popular? Featured on 60 Minutes.