Things to Do
A city on the Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg is known for its rich history. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are many things to do!
Explore downtown Fredericksburg, visit historic battlefields, attend a University of Mary Washington women’s basketball game (Go Eagles!) or check out a local winery, brewery, or distillery.
Additionally, there are a lot of tours and featured itineraries located here: https://visitfred.com/group-tours/
If you’re looking to explore other nearby cities, check out Virginia is for Lovers: https://www.virginia.org/places-to-visit/regions/northern-virginia/
Places to Eat & Drink
There are endless places to eat, drink, or enjoy an afternoon treat in the Fredericksburg area. Some of our recommendations include:
- Breakfast – Mason-Dixon Cafe, Fork ~N~ Biscuit, Eileens Bakery and Cafe, Mercantile
- Coffee – Hyperion
- Lunch & Dinner – Foode, Soup & Taco, Orofino, Capital Ale House, Fahrenheit 132 Steakhouse
- Drinks – Vivify, Sedona Tap House, Capital Ale House, Happy endings, Sunken Well Tavern
- Sweets & Ice Cream – Goolricks, Carls, Eileens Bakery and Cafe, Sweet Sheep Candy, FAVOR
- Farmers Market Finds – Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, or Millers Farms
- For More Ideas – https://visitfred.com/restaurants/
Things to Do in Washington D.C.
If you are traveling to the Washington, D.C. area before or after our wedding, there are endless activities, attractions, and things to do in the fall! We recommend that you check out this website: https://washington.org/things-do-washington-dc
For questions related to museum and attraction tickets: https://washington.org/DC-faqs-for-visitors/which-attractions-require-tickets
If you’re a foodie, D.C. is a great place for you. Take a look at EaterDC (https://dc.eater.com) for recommendations for some great places to eat depending upon which neighborhood or attraction you are near.