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.
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La Petite Auberge
311 William St
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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.
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Orofino
1006 Caroline St
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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.
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Sedona Taphouse
591 William St
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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.
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Hyperion Espresso
301 William St
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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.
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Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
520 Caroline St
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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.
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Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
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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.
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Mary Washington House
1200 Charles St
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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.
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Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette Blvd
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Good place to start and learn about the historic Fredericksburg area and battlefields. Located next to Sunken Road of Civil War fame.
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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington St
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George Washington’s childhood home
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George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings Hwy
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George Washington’s childhood home
Loved learning about leeches.
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Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline St
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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.
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Carl's Frozen Custard
2200 Princess Anne St
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Who knew that with just three flavors of soft serve ice cream a place could be so popular? Featured on 60 Minutes.