Dolores & Geoff's FXBG Guidebook
Food scene
Great local tavern less than a block from our cottage. Reservations recommended given they are quite popular.
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Sunken Well Tavern
720 Littlepage StGreat local tavern less than a block from our cottage. Reservations recommended given they are quite popular.
J. Brian’s Tap Room
200 Hanover StGenuine Irish pub - hang like a local!
Foode
900 Princess Anne StUnique dining experience in an old bank! Reservations recommended
Brock's Riverside Grill
503 Sophia StreetCasual dining right on the Rappahannock River
Capital Ale House
917 Caroline StHuge selection of beer! Oh, the food is great too!
This charming café took the crown for the 2017 sandwich invitational.
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Eileen's Bakery & Cafe
1115 Caroline StThis charming café took the crown for the 2017 sandwich invitational.
Sammy T's
801 Caroline StA Fredericksburg icon since 1981.
Great food! They don’t take reservations but you can get on their waitlist through Yelp.
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Sedona Taphouse
591 William StGreat food! They don’t take reservations but you can get on their waitlist through Yelp.
Billiken's Smokehouse
623 Caroline StTasty Barbecue!!
Colonial Tavern, Home to the Irish Brigade
406 Lafayette BlvdRistorante Renato
422 William StRebellion FXBG
309 William StreetMellow Mushroom Fredericksburg
609 William StreetLa Petite Auberge
311 William StGreat upscale dining, excellent menu
Sightseeing
Beautiful college campus, nice place to take a peaceful walk
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University of Mary Washington Galleries
1301 College AveBeautiful college campus, nice place to take a peaceful walk
Prominent location with Civil War history and beautiful views of downtown Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River.
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Chatham Manor
120 Chatham LnProminent location with Civil War history and beautiful views of downtown Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River.
Fredericksburg Area Museum
907 Princess Anne StLearn the history behind this great city!
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyBoyhood home of George Washington
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdGrave site of Mary Ball Washington, Fredericksburg resident and mother of Founding Father & President George Washington.
Mary Washington Monument
1500 Washington AveGrave site of Mary Ball Washington, Fredericksburg resident and mother of Founding Father & President George Washington.
Chatham Bridge
Chatham BridgePedestrian-friendly bridge with beautiful views of the Rappahannock River
Outdoor Activities
The canal path and heritage Trail make a 3.2 mile loop, full of beautiful sites along the Rappahannock River. For more details:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/heritage-trail-canal-path-loop
Turn left on Hanover, left on Kenmore Avenue, right on Williams Street, left on Washington Street and walk past Mary ball Washington’s monument to intercept the canal path and walk the 3.2 mile loop.
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Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
Rappahannock River Heritage TrailThe canal path and heritage Trail make a 3.2 mile loop, full of beautiful sites along the Rappahannock River. For more details:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/heritage-trail-canal-path-loop
Turn left on Hanover, left on Kenmore Avenue, right on Williams Street, left on Washington Street and walk past Mary ball Washington’s monument to intercept the canal path and walk the 3.2 mile loop.
Breweries
Red Dragon Brewery
1419 Princess Anne St6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co.
1140 International PkwyStrangeways Brewing Fredericksburg
350 Lansdowne Rd