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Fredericksburg Visitor Center

E-mail the Fredericksburg Visitor Center directly

706 Caroline St. Fredericksburg (540) 373-1776 or (800) 678-4748

Antiques

There are scores of antiques dealers in downtown Fredericksburg whose inventories include fine early American and imported furniture, artwork, porcelains and furnishings, plus collectibles, books, and Americana. Stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Center for a brochure listing the dealers.

Art Galleries

Downtown Fredericksburg speaks to the creative soul. Stop by the visitor center for a guide to the numerous art galleries and studios in downtown Fredericksburg, plus brochures from some individual galleries.

Culture and Recreation

Find museums, tours, special events and more in downtown Fredericksburg! The helpful travel counselors at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center can guide you to cultural events and recreational outlets in downtown Fredericksburg. Tickets for many events are sold at the center, and tour tickets for museums and the trolley are also available.

Dining and Gourmet

You can pick up a free dining guide for more than 40 unique downtown restaurants and eateries at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. Or, browse a menu book for downtown restaurants to help you make a selection!

Entertainment

For special events, gallery openings, and live entertainment in downtown Fredericksburg, the center's counselors are in the know. Stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Center for tickets or details on more than 200 annual and special events in downtown Fredericksburg.

Everyday Necessities

Free parking passes, restrooms, maps are the simple necessities of a visit to downtown Fredericksburg. The travel counselors at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center can help with all your visiting needs and questions.

Hotels, Inns and Bed and Breakfast

You can pick up brochures for lodging options during your visit to downtown Fredericksburg or get a free visitor guide for that includes all lodging options in the area at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. Use the free phone at the center to make your overnight reservations.

Touring and Sightseeing

The knowledgeable staff at the center can help with touring options for downtown Fredericksburg, from a trolley to a carriage rides or even ghost tours!

When You Travel Through America's Past, Bring A Pass

The Pass to Historic Fredericksburg is your guide to our finest historic landmarks. Purchase a Pass at the Visitor Center or other selected sites and receive reduced admission to the most frequently visited attractions including Fredericksburg area battlefields. Passes have the look and feel of real U.S. passports. Each contains a map and information about area museums and historic sites. When visitors use their pass, they will receive a distinctive stamp from each attraction. The Pass to Historic Fredericksburg is valid for a full year. Should you have any unused tickets, you may use them during your next visit throughout the entire year. The Pass offers admission to:

  • Kenmore
  • Mary Washington House
  • George Washington's Ferry Farm
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum
  • Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
  • Rising Sun Tavern
  • Belmont
  • James Monroe Museum
  • Fredericksburg Area Battlefields audio visual shows

$29 for adults, $9.50 for students ages 6 -18. Free for children 5 and under. The Pass to Historic Fredericksburg offers a 40 percent savings over individual admission. Individual discounts of 20 percent are offered to AAA members at most historic attractions.

To order a visitor guide for the Fredericksburg area, click here.