Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Washington DC Fredericksburg, Virginia, just a short drive from downtown Washington, DC attractions, offers a variety of historical and cultural family attractions for families as well as fun shopping and delicious dining opportunities.

Civil War history buffs will especially enjoy this area, where you'll find four battlefields just outside Fredericksburg that are part of the world's largest military monument – the 9,000-acre Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Take a self-guided tour of all the battlefields and stick around for some of the special events.

Guests can also visit a number of Civil-war area homes and plantations and nearly a dozen interesting museums and attractions related to the War Between the States. Guided tours are popular and families can tour on foot, by trolley, riverboat, bus, bicycle, horse and carriage, or even with a character from the past.

When you've tired of history, take the family out to nearby Lake Anna State Park for boating or water skiing, shop in the charming shops, including lots of antique stores, located in and around the city, and choose from dozens of restaurants, many which are family-friendly and offer affordable kid's menus.