Ferry Farm, also known as the George Washington Boyhood Home Site or the Ferry Farm Site, is the farm and home where George Washington spent much of his childhood. The site is located in Stafford County, Virginia, along the northern bank of the Rappahannock River, across from the city of Fredericksburg.

The Virginia Central Railway Trail (VCR Trail) extends from the eastern end of the Cobblestone development off of Lafayette Boulevard, out along Lafayette Boulevard, across the Blue & Gray Parkway, down Alum Spring Road and then behind Alum Spring Park to the Route 1 Bypass. Scenic views of Hazel Run and the historic Virginia Central Railway trail bed are visible throughout the trail. Open all day, year round.

Trail Length: 2.7 miles out and back

Skill Level: easy

Main Usage: walking, hiking, jogging, biking

In 1934, A. Smith Bowman built a groundbreaking distillery on the farm land and turned it into a family-owned business. With the help of his two sons, he produced the first ever batch of Virginia Gentleman. Up until the 1950s, A. Smith Bowman Distillery was the sole producer of legal whiskey in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since then, the focus has shifted from our classic spirit to producing premium handcrafted small batches and experimental editions that embody innovation at its core.

Today, our historic family-owned distillery has relocated to Fredericksburg, yet still continues to balance our long-lived traditions, honoring one of Virginia’s great pioneers. Most recently in 2016 and 2017, A. Smith Bowman Distillery won the “World’s Best Bourbon” at the World Whiskies Awards — solidifying us as Virginia’s Most Award-Winning Distillery.

The downtown tour of old town Fredericksburg, Virginia, is our flagship tour; it's the one that started it all. Enjoy an entertaining and informative trip aboard the trolley. Learn about the many famous and interesting people who have been here, including those who called Fredericksburg home. Hear about events that have taken place since the city was established in 1728.

Riverfront Park is located at 701 Sophia Street in Historic Downtown. As its name suggests, it features fantastic Rappahannock River views. Located across the street from the City’s public parking garage, this park is a short walk to downtown businesses, art galleries, and restaurants.

Harry's Alehouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a family friendly restaurant featuring fresh American cuisine and a 24 Tap Craft Beer selection. (One of Emma and Christian's favorite restuarants!)

We are locally owned and serve only the best craft beer from around the world, across the USA, and local Virginia brews. We strive to procure other local products when possible.

Barbecue smokehouse, bar and outdoor venue located at the Historic Chimneys in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia.

For 250 years, Chatham Manor has dominated the heights opposite Fredericksburg on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Follow Chatham's history from slave plantation to Civil War, from ruin to rebirth, from private property to a protected historic site.