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Fredericksburg, Virginia Travel Guide
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items Fredericksburg is one of my favorite cities to visit for a day because it has a lot to offer and a little bit of something for everyone. This list highlights some of the best spots I've found.
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Shopping
Entertainment
History
Food, Coffee and Dessert
Shopping
Shops that are worth-visiting in Fredericksburg.
This is an absolutely fantastic shop that sells nature-based gifts and mission-work, much of which (but by no means all) focuses on possums. This shop is two stories and features a lot of independent artists work, all focused on nature. If you stop a...
Possum-bilities
Gateway Comics and Toys is in a former Beyond Tuesday Morning store and features a small convention worth of toys, comics, games and much more! They had a range of franchies featured here and it's easy to spend quite a bit of time perusing its many s...
It's also located near the amazing Reclaim Arcade!
It's also located near the amazing Reclaim Arcade!
Gateway Comics and Toys
Some of the shops I've specifically called out in this list are located in Old Town but I cannot recommend enough just getting lost in Old Towns many streets of shops, museums and restaurants. There are a ton of antique shops (too many to mention), b...
Historic Downtown Fredericksburg
Entertainment
Places that are fun to venture to and spend a couple hours at.
Reclaim Arcade is a fantastic place that has a lot to offer. Not only is it an arcade with over 100 pinball machines and old arcade cabinets (e.g, Donkey Kong, Popeyes, Galaga) but you can rent movies and play old console games in their 80s living ro...
It's a flat $15 fee to get in and enjoy a couple hours of fun.
It's a flat $15 fee to get in and enjoy a couple hours of fun.
Reclaim Arcade
Funland is part arcade (think Dave and Busters) and part amusement park. The arcade games are a lot of fun and they do have fairly good prizes. The outdoor portion includes a mini golf course, go-carts, baseball pitching arena and much more.
I've been here several times with friends (and only stopped going because Round One opened in Woodbridge).
I've been here several times with friends (and only stopped going because Round One opened in Woodbridge).
Fun Land of Fredericksburg
It might be a slight stretch to include Kings Dominion here but it is in neighboring Doswell Virginia. Kings Dominion is one of Virginia's most well-known amusement parks and has a host of rides for kids and adults. I've been here numerous times and ...
Kings Dominion
History
Fredericksburg is rich in history, particularly during the Civil War era.
This is a former apothecary turned museum. It's a small building but is great to stop in for a couple minutes for anyone interested in history (or medicinal history)
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Kenmore was built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis. This is a beautiful home with history and takes about 1-2 hours to tour.
Kenmore
This is where George Washington's family moved to when he was six and he spent his formative years. It's an interesting place to check out if you enjoy history!
George Washington's Ferry Farm
Food, Coffee and Dessert
Places to get a bit to eat, something to drink or a sweet treat.
Mian Noodle House was a place my husband and I discovered a few years ago and it instantly became a favorite. I love the customization options (and any place with broccoli is a thumbs up in my book), including vegetarian options. They're known for th...
Mian Noodle House
We really enjoy Bahn Mi and this place is great! They offer vegetarian options as well as meat-based one and the sandwiches are fresh and delciious.
Paris Banh Mi Fredericksburg
This is a cozy coffee shop located in Old Town Fredericksburg. The coffee is good. It can get a bit crowded so space could be limited.
Hyperion Espresso
Agora is a fantastic and cozy coffee shop in Old Town Fredericksburg. If you ask the locals, THIS is the place to get coffee. They also have great pastries!
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop & Roastery
This is a great ice cream/ dessert place with a variety of options!
Happy Michoacana