November 14th, 2011
The Full American Experience through Virginia
There are many beautiful and famous locations throughout Virginia. However if you find yourself traveling through the state there is often a city that goes unlooked; Fredericksburg, Virginia. The historical city of Fredericksburg provides family friendly activities to fuel an entire vacation, some of which involve battlefields, shopping, and go-cart rides. If you are more interested in physical activity or scenery, there are also outside locations to tour in this American history goldmine.
The first place you should visit is the Fredericksburg Battlefield. The area is free to look at on your own, and there are even guided tours for those that want to hear all the facts about what happened on the battlefield. Walking along the paths of the battlefield will lead you to a few of the canons used during the war, as well as some old houses used by important historical figures. You might also want to visit the one of the several museums in town.
Fredericksburg is home to the Spotsylvania Town Centre. Most of the popular stores can be found here, as well as the mall and two movie theaters. For a huge day of fun, you could set aside a time to visit Funland. Funland has go-carts, mini-golf, and an arcade set up for families to use. There is no admission fee, but Funland is similar to Chuck-E-Cheese and requires “points” to be given access to a ride or to play a game. Another popular place to visit is Downtown Fredericksburg, which is the more colonial area. Here you can find a large selection of shops, ranging from book stores to antique stores.
If you and your family are interested in scenery or doing something that requires physical activity, Fredericksburg has several parks to choose from. Loriella Park is among one of the most popular, as it has a few trails that can be traversed. Loriella Park also has a basketball court, several soccer fields, a swimming pool, and children’s play area. You might also stop by the Rappahannock River. If the water levels aren’t too high you will be able to walk along the stepping stones, or even go for a swim! Visit in November and your family will be able to attend the Annual Zombie Walk.
No matter what you are interested in doing on your vacation, Fredericksburg is sure to have something in store for you. There are many more areas to be visited than the ones mentioned here, so be sure to check for Fredericksburg Virginia hotels and visit one of America’s great towns!








