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GREETINGS WEB SURFERS!
Welcome to Fredericksburg VA and Fredericksburg Area Tourism!There is lots to see and do in the Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia area and there are many great web sites to tell you all about it. We thought it would be helpful to build an area tourism information portal to assist visitors in locating area hotels, motels, lodging, dining, shopping, attractions and tours on the web as well as to obtain area tourism information about the greater Fredericksburg VA region.
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center (National Park Service)
The City of Fredericksburg VA is located on Interstate 95 just 54 miles south of our Nation's Capitol, Washington DC and 58 miles north of the Virginia State Capitol, the City of Richmond Virginia. The Fredericksburg VA area is a great halfway stopping point if you are traveling from New England to Florida, and area hotel and lodging rates are generally less expensive then in Washington DC and Richmond Virginia. The traffic situation is also a lot less hectic in Fredericksburg VA than it is in Washington DC or Richmond Virginia.Click Here to see a map of Virginia and the Fredericksburg VA region.Click Here to download a driving map of the Fredericksburg VA region.
The greater Fredericksburg VA area includes Stafford County to the north, Spotsylvania County to the south and west, Caroline County to the south and east, as well as King George County and Westmoreland County to the east.
US Highway 301, another major north/south highway on the east coast passes through Caroline and King George Counties and provides a scenic alternative to Interstate 95. Westmoreland County is just a "stone's throw" from US 301 and is a wonderful historic area and part of what is known as the Northern Neck region of Virginia. Presidents George Washington and James Monroe, as well as Confederate General Robert E. Lee were all born in Westmoreland County.
Fredericksburg VA is one of our nation's most historic cities. It was founded in 1728 and named for Crown Prince Frederick, eldest son of King George II of England. George Washington and his family made their home in Fredericksburg during the early years of our nation. There were also four major battles of the US Civil War fought in and around Fredericksburg; the Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Spotsylvania and Battle of The Wilderness. Over 110,000 Union and Confederate soldiers lost their lives in those four battles.
Civil War Life Museum & Gift Shop
Something to Think About:
The A.C.L.U. recently demanded that all crosses be removed from federal lands. Does that mean that all these crosses are also to someday be removed? This American Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France is one of 24 American Cemeteries overseas that honor our war dead from WWI and WWII. Have we completely forgotten from where we came and the price that was paid? As a veteran, will I have to be buried in a cemetery overseas in order to have a cross on my grave? It's something to think about.
NOTE:This web page is one of several web sites currently being worked on to get information to the public about the greater Fredericksburg Virginia area. All of the "Things to do and places to see" links are now operational, as are the links to the maps in the main body of text. Some of the links in the right column are either not operational yet, or point to a web site that is under construction. We felt it was better to go ahead and publish this page to get the information that we have out now, rather than wait until the entire project is complete before putting any of the web sites up. Please realize that this project is ongoing and will take several weeks to complete, but we are working on it daily. Thanks for your patience and understanding and if you don't find what you are looking for today, check back often because it might be here tomorrow! The Webmaster
This web site is proudly owned & maintained by a Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm Veteran, Capt. (Ret.) Mac McDougall, USAF. Mac is also the owner of Fredericksburg Carriage Tours (the "horse carriage people"). Please, the next time you encounter an active duty or retired military member tell them "Thanks for Serving!" It only takes a minute to acknowledge the sacrifices our military men and women quietly make on a daily basis to our country. A little sincere praise means much to the morale of our nation...and you will feel good about yourself too!
Let's Roll America!
