Denise’s guidebook

Denise
Denise’s guidebook

Favorite restaurants

One thing Fredericksburg isn't lacking is good food. I would recommend many but here are a few of my favorites.
Great spot where locals go to dine; also has a great pub separate from the main dining room.
22 locals recommend
La Petite Auberge
311 William St
22 locals recommend
Great spot where locals go to dine; also has a great pub separate from the main dining room.
Authentic Italian from a native of Naples. Yum. When the weather permits, eat in the courtyard.
26 locals recommend
Orofino
1006 Caroline St
26 locals recommend
Authentic Italian from a native of Naples. Yum. When the weather permits, eat in the courtyard.
I don't usually like chains, but this is a smaller local one. Good happy hour deals. Great selection of beer on tap.
26 locals recommend
Sedona Taphouse
591 William St
26 locals recommend
I don't usually like chains, but this is a smaller local one. Good happy hour deals. Great selection of beer on tap.

Best Coffee Shops

Have some coffee and surf the net among friendly locals.
Awesome vibe, good coffee and snacks. Weather permitting outdoor seating is my favorite.
18 locals recommend
Hyperion Espresso
301 William St
18 locals recommend
Awesome vibe, good coffee and snacks. Weather permitting outdoor seating is my favorite.
Have some coffee with an assortment of wonderful baked goods made by the owners.
9 locals recommend
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
520 Caroline St
9 locals recommend
Have some coffee with an assortment of wonderful baked goods made by the owners.

Historic Sites

See where history happened.
Plantation owned by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis and her husband, Fielding Lewis.
15 locals recommend
Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
15 locals recommend
Plantation owned by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis and her husband, Fielding Lewis.
George's mother's home. She is buried on Washington Avenue, a few blocks away and across the street from Kenmore Plantation, home to Betty Washington Lewis and Fielding Lewis.
17 locals recommend
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles St
17 locals recommend
George's mother's home. She is buried on Washington Avenue, a few blocks away and across the street from Kenmore Plantation, home to Betty Washington Lewis and Fielding Lewis.
Good place to start and learn about the historic Fredericksburg area and battlefields. Located next to Sunken Road of Civil War fame.
45 locals recommend
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette Blvd
45 locals recommend
Good place to start and learn about the historic Fredericksburg area and battlefields. Located next to Sunken Road of Civil War fame.
11 locals recommend
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington St
11 locals recommend
George Washington’s childhood home
25 locals recommend
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings Hwy
25 locals recommend
George Washington’s childhood home
Loved learning about leeches.
10 locals recommend
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline St
10 locals recommend
Loved learning about leeches.

Best Breakfast Spots

Several good eats early in the morning.
Back to basics diner food. A greasy spoon, spoken with total affection.
Battlefield Restaurant
1018 Lafayette Blvd
Back to basics diner food. A greasy spoon, spoken with total affection.
Iconic breakfast joint.
Twenty Four Hundred Diner
2400 Princess Anne St
Iconic breakfast joint.

Ice Cream

Who knew that with just three flavors of soft serve ice cream a place could be so popular? Featured on 60 Minutes.
35 locals recommend
Carl's Frozen Custard
2200 Princess Anne St
35 locals recommend
Who knew that with just three flavors of soft serve ice cream a place could be so popular? Featured on 60 Minutes.