Fredericksburg

Overview of Fredericksburg

The small town has a historic downtown spanning about forty blocks, where 350 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still stand. Several Civil War battles took place in the surrounding area.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

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• Local time: Heure : Fredericksburg.

• Population: 28,118 inhabitants (2015).

• Area: 27.2 km².

• Altitude: 18 m.

• Website: http://www.visitfred.com

History of Fredericksburg

What to See and Do in Fredericksburg

Climate and Weather in Fredericksburg

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Useful Addresses

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the town:

Chesapeake Bay ★★
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park ★★
This memorial site on the outskirts of Fredericksburg commemorates four battles of the American Civil War that took place here.

Shenandoah National Park ★★
A highly visited park for its scenic drive, Skyline Drive, stretching 170 km, offering beautiful landscapes and rich local wildlife (bears, lynx, birds).

Richmond ★★
One of the oldest cities in the United States, as evidenced by its historic district.

Washington ★★★★
Beneath its sometimes austere appearance, the capital of the United States boasts countless museums, memorials, and monuments to explore.

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