You may know Fredericksburg for its Colonial and Civil War history. The area is definitely full of museums and battlefields. But there are some unique adventures in Fredericksburg that may be news to you. If you are planning a day trip to Fredericksburg or just passing through, you’ll have to check out these fifty things to do. If you live in the area, this is a great checklist of things to do. How many of these spots have you visited? Get ready to have tons of fun in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- Gather information about the area at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center
- Orient yourself by taking a trolley tour
- Learn about tavern life at Rising Sun Tavern
- Participate in Fredericksburg’s Otter Scavenger Hunt
- Take a carriage ride through downtown Fredericksburg
- Grab a huge slice of pizza from Benny Vitali’s
- Go back in time with Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Dinosaur Stomp
- Eat Virginia-style BBQ at Allman’s, a Top-5 Best BBQ Restaurant in Virginia
- Create your own bubble tea at Bubble Bee
- Find Gary the Goose at the City Dock
- Gobble gelato or try a new drink at Italian Station
- Try a homemade pop-tart from Ike and Rita’s
- Spot turtles along the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail and Canal Path
- Browse the large collection of used books at Riverby Books
- Take a class at Liberty Town Arts Center
- Pick out a new comic book at Gateway Comics and Toys
- Rent a canoe at Motts Run Reservoir
- Sample some new peanut butter flavors at Sprelly’s
- Race on your roller-skates at the outdoor roller hockey rink at Dixon Park
- Play an arcade game at Reclaim Arcade
- Create at the Central Rappahannock Library’s IdeaSpace
- Pet a real opossum at Possum-bilities
- Dip your feet in the stream at Alum Spring Park
- Take a picture of the LOVE sign at Hurkamp Park
- Enjoy the river views at Old Mill Park
- Grab a lunch at Eileen’s Bakery
- Go tubing down the Rappahannock River with Virginia Outdoors
- Spy a leech at Hugh Mercer Apothecary
- Chomp on a doughnut from Freddy Donuts
- Splash at Riverfront Park’s water feature
- Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s sister at Historic Kenmore
- Savor a new chocolate flavor at FAVOR
- Walk the new Civil Rights Trail
- Have a custard cone at the iconic Carl’s Frozen Custard
- Watch a Fred Nat’s baseball game
- Go antique shopping in downtown Fredericksburg
- Visit Mary Washington’s House to see where the mother of George Washington spent her last 17 years
- Walk the Sky Trail at Fun Land
- Hide in the bamboo at Kenmore Park
- Eat a smash burger at Eats Burger
- Learn about the 5th president at the James Monroe Museum
- Walk along the Sunken Road at the Fredericksburg Battlefield
- Go on a “hidden gems” tour with Traipse
- Observe and Indian Punch Bowl near Ficklen Island
- Shop at the Fredericksburg Food Co-op, a community-owned grocery
- Pick fresh fruit at Braehead Farm
- Take a FREE “Around the Town” Trolley ride: Fri., June 2 to Sat., September 2, 2023 (5:30-8:30 pm)
- Lick a hand-dipped ice cream cone from Abner B’s
- Find the steps where Abraham Lincoln stood
- Visit the Made in Virginia Store on Caroline Street
Don’t forget to check out our list of 50 Things to do in Spotsylvania County, VA.
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