Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown.

Nestled along the banks of the Rappahannock River, this historic city boasts a vibrant atmosphere enriched by a captivating blend of the old and the new. With its brick-lined sidewalks and 19th-century architecture, Downtown Fredericksburg invites you to explore its rich history, but it also beckons you to experience its dynamic present.

Lots of shopping and restaurants.