The Greater Fredericksburg Area encompasses the City of Fredericksburg and the adjacent counties of Stafford and Spotsylvania, plus the surrounding counties of Caroline, King George, Westmoreland and Orange.
Located midway between three major metropolitan areas (50 miles South of Washington, D.C., 45 miles South of Alexandria, and 50 miles North of Richmond VA) the Fredericksburg area offers the advantages of hometown living as well as the opportunities of big city life. The low cost of housing in the area and low tax rates, along with easy commuting possibilities make Fredericksburg a popular choice for people working in Washington and Richmond. Located on the Interstate 95 corridor and served by the Virginia Rail Express commuter train, Amtrak, and
Greyhound bus service, most points of the area are within a one hour drive of three major airports.
In addition to the moderate climate, you will find abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, along with medical and educational facilities that all contribute to the area´s appeal. Fredericksburg also offers multiple shopping experiences in and around Central Park and the Spotsylvania Towne Centerl, whatever you´re looking for ; you can find it here. Recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, water skiing, sailing, swimming, tennis, golf and family outings take advantage of the surrounding abundance of rivers, lakes, beaches, parks and rural areas. Rich with history, the Fredericksburg area supports a large tourist industry and is justly proud of its many historic sites.
While you´re here ... visit Old Town Fredericksburg, the home of Mary Washington University as well as the boyhood home of George Washington, were you can indulge yourself
in the charms of yesteryear. Stroll down the tree lined, brick sidewalks under color awnings while taking in the historic store fronts. Traditional customer service can be found in the more than 120 small businesses that include intimate boutiques and specialty shops, local artist galleries, antiques and collectibles, charming restaurants and a farmers market. You can even take a tour in a horse drawn carriage, or if you are feeling adventurous you can tour the "haunted" district by trolley. Plus see if you can find all the "Pawsitivelly Fredericksburg!" statues, each with its´ own distinctive paint job, blank trivia forms are available from the Fredericksburg Visitors Center. While you´re in town, don´t forget to stop at Carl´s for homemade ice cream, it´s a local tradition.
The Fredericksburg area also offers several annual events including: the Annual Children´s Art Expo, Student and Senior Exhibitions, First Friday, Film Festivals, Antique Auto & Tractor Shows, a Welsh Festival, the Rappahannock Riverfest, Music by Moonlight, Blues in the 'Burg, Jazz Festivals, Barbeque Fest, Lunch at Hurkamp Park, St. Patrick´s Day and Christmas Parades, Historic Home Tour, along with numerous reenactments for the history buffs.
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