About
Fredericksburg is a historic city in Virginia, in the United States, set along the Rappahannock River. It is a place where visitors come to walk through the past, both in its streets and on its battlefields.
The city is known for its Civil War battlefields, which surround it and give many visits a clear historical focus. Few other destinations offer such a concentration of sites tied to that conflict within a short distance of a town centre.
Downtown, the old streets hold well-preserved 18th-century architecture, and the mix of older buildings and the river setting gives the centre its character. For many, wandering these blocks is as much a part of the trip as the battlefields.
What a visit offers
- History: Civil War battlefields close to the city.
- Architecture: 18th-century buildings in the historic core.
- Shopping: antique shops throughout the town.
- Setting: the Rappahannock River running alongside the city.
Fredericksburg suits visitors interested in American history, in old buildings, and in browsing for antiques at an unhurried pace. Planning a day that combines the battlefields with an afternoon in the town is a natural way to see both sides of what the city has to offer.
