Fredericksburg, VirginiaThe ChimneysBelmont/Gari Melchers MuseumUnited States National Slavery MuseumCrow's Nest Natural Area PreserveWidewater State ParkAquia Church
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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is a town in Fredericksburg district, Virginia, United States of about 28,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit: 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are The Chimneys, Kenmore Plantation and University of Mary Washington.

38.3032° N, 77.4605° WPop. 28,118

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km26
Must-see282
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Chimneys, attraction near Fredericksburg
Must-see

The Chimneys

Attraction · 1 km

Kenmore Plantation, nature spot near Fredericksburg
Must-see

Kenmore Plantation

Nature spot · 1 km · Charles

University of Mary Washington, nature spot near Fredericksburg
Must-see

University of Mary Washington

Nature spot · 2 km · Charles

Places near Fredericksburg by type

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One day from Fredericksburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

93 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fredericksburg
  2. United States National Slavery Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Aquia Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Widewater State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Crow's Nest Natural Area Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Fredericksburg
Today’s loopFredericksburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fredericksburg?

The Chimneys (attraction, about 1 km), Kenmore Plantation (nature spot, about 1 km), University of Mary Washington (nature spot, about 2 km), George Washington Boyhood Home Site (park, about 2 km), Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (church, about 2 km), Belmont/Gari Melchers Museum (church, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fredericksburg?

26 places on Spotwander: 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction, 2 parks, 4 churches, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fredericksburg?

Kenmore Plantation, about 1 km by road; University of Mary Washington (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fredericksburg?

Cannon Branch Fort, about 60 km by road; Fort Hunt (72 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fredericksburg?

Start in Fredericksburg, visit United States National Slavery Museum, then Aquia Church, then Widewater State Park, then Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve, then Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.