Stafford Tourism brochure 2013.indd
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Stafford Tourism brochure 2013.indd
WELCOME TO STAFFORD Our sites are visitor friendly! Parks, golf, history, and fun are just minutes from I-95. Our Visitor Center guides will help match your interests and travel schedule. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 224 Washington Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540.654.1844 INTRODUCTION Stafford has centuries of stories to share. In Stafford you can view the full breadth of the American story as seen through a lens of local history. George Washington grew to manhood in south Stafford as our nation was being born. The greatest American conflict played out on our soil and 12,000 enslaved people freed themselves before Lincoln’s announced their emancipation. The sites described below bring this important history to life. HISTORY Chatham Manor 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-371-0802, Exit 133A This stately home overlooking Fredericksburg from Chatham Heights was the headquarters of General Ambrose Burnside. It is the only private home in America visited by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. A free movie depicts the impact of the Civil War on area residents. Admission is free. Open daily 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Mon–Sat. www.nps.gov/frsp George Washington’s Ferry Farm 268 Kings Highway (State Route 3), Frederickburg, VA 22405 540-370-0732, Exit 133A This is the farm that raised the father of our country. Explore the history of the farm through the archeological research, a demonstration garden and a NEW iPad tour. (iPad is provided for visitor use.) Open Daily March – Dec. (March-Oct. 10 a.m. – 5pm – Nov. & Dec. til 4 p.m.), www.ferryfarm.org Heritage Parks & Trails Parks and Scenic Trails – Stafford County offers a wide variety of public trails and parks to enjoy. From paved walking paths to single track foot trails progressing deep into woodlands and along shorelines. Many parks preserve historical sites and interpret the important role that Stafford played in national events. For an overview of parks offerings lake and river fishing, boating, picnic shelters, public pools and trails visit www.StaffordParks.com Government Island 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford VA 22554 540-645-1844, Exit 140 Scenic heritage trail that leads through 17 acres of woodlands and wetlands inhabited by hundreds of species of plant life and wildlife. A nature lovers delight. The beautiful boardwalk leads you to an early American stone quarry that provided the stone that built the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Interpretive Signs tell the story of the stone, the people, plants and animals that call this natural area home. www.StaffordParks.com Belmont/Ferry Farm Trail 80 Butler Road and 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-654-1844, Exit 133A Walk it, Bike it, Run it, Enjoy it your way. This two mile trail through southern Stafford County connecting the grounds and trails at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio (co-located with the Stafford Visitor Center) with the Historic Point of Falmouth, John Lee Pratt Park and St. Clair Brooks Park. www.StaffordParks.com www.TrailToFreedom.com offers the best overview for this African American heritage tour. An 8 stop walking tour starts in the City of Fredericksburg. The driving trail starts in Stafford County and offers 10 points of entrance ending at Aquia Landing Park (see below.) Aquia Landing Park YMCA Water Park 212 Butler Road, Fredericksburg 22405, 540-371-9622, Exit 133A Summer fun for everyone! Day passes over visitors a fun outdoor summer activity (season operations). Well supervised water play including large slide, lounge chairs and special features for the very young. $. White Oak Civil War Museum & Research Center 985 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-371-4234, Exit 133A Experience the living conditions of Civil War soldiers. See display cases filled with thousand of bullets, belt buckles and boots left behind by Civil War soldiers. Examine the enormity of America’s greatest conflict. Maps, letters and primary source materials are available at the Research Center. Wed.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm. $. whiteoakmuseum.com Crow’s Nest A 1 mile (round trip) nature trail hike providing several excellent views of fresh water tidal marsh located along Accokeek Creek. Special events including Fall and Spring Open Houses and birding and big tree walks. For complete information listings check TourStaffordVA.com Riverside Theater 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, 540-370-4300, Exit 133B New art exhibits and theater offerings encourage frequent return visits to Stafford. Musical theater lovers come from miles to enjoy this Broadway musical experience. This 450-seat theater offers dinner and a show perfect for special occasions and group outings. Saturdays feature special Children’s Theater offerings. $$. riversidedt.com Gari Melchers Home & Studio 224 Washington St., Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 549-654-1015, Exit 133A (garden below) Melchers’ Impressionistic work is timeless, but the exhibition space continually offers new artwork to enjoy. Gardens and walking trails are open fee-free to the public. Studio and home tours are vailable daily (excluding Wednesdays) for a fee. $. garimelchers.org Restaurants & Lodging Experience all the flavors of Stafford’s 125 restaurants. Delight in their unique qualities: crabcakes to Creole, sizzling steaks to slimming salads, German to Greek. Our website offers a complete guide to Stafford restaurants. More than 20 hotels, campgrounds and B&B options are located immediately off of I-95 Exits 133 and 143. A detailed lodging listing is found on the Stafford tourism website: TourStaffordVA. com and on the inset maps on opposite page. Historic Falmouth 401 River Road, Fredericksburg, 22405, Exit 133A Falmouth was founded in 1728, the same year as Fredericksburg. Both were bustling port towns along the Rappahannock. One of the very first millionaires in America, Basil Gordon, and Moncure Conway, one of the few public abolitionists in the south, both lived in Falmouth. Both private residences remain. The landscape is amazingly undisturbed tucked “under” the heavily traveled Route 1. Amy’s Café at 103 West Cambridge, Fredericksburg, 22405, preserves the character of a 200 year old building with a popular dining spot “down by the Rivah.” TourStaffordVA.com Aquia Church 938 Jeff Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554, 540-659-4007, Exit 143A–Aquia One of the oldest churches in America. Church tours by appointment in advance. aquiachurch.com Wine & Spirits RF&P Great wines come from Virginia. Stafford has two wonderful wineries that offer visitors a unique wine experience only minutes away from the interstate. Each visitor is given very personal attention and education about the vineyards and the wines. 2468 Brooke Road, Stafford, 22554, Exit 140 A recreational wading beach on the Potomac River along the eastern edge of Stafford County combines many layers of history. This Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site interprets the point of departure of 12,000 enslaved people escaping to freedom with documentation beginning in the spring/summer of 1862 when Union forces arrived en masse in Stafford. Hartwood Winery 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, 540-752-4893, Exit 133B One of Virginia’s earliest farm wineries (est. 1989), Hartwood offers free tours and tastings. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. hartwoodwinery.com Potomac Point Winery 275 Decatur Road, Stafford, VA 22554, 540-446-2266, Exit 148 Golf & River Recreation Stafford Civil War Park 400 Mt Hope Church Rd., Stafford 22554, 540-654-1844, Exit 140 This 41 acre park provides detailed interpretation of the Union Army’s winter occupation of Stafford County from 1862-63 and preserves encampment sites, multiple corduroy roads and 3 artillery fortifications as well as the pre-Civil War sandstone bridge and a Colonial quarry. Open daily dawn til dusk. TourStaffordVA.com Water and river activities abound in Stafford. There are 51 miles of shoreline. Water recreation includes boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking options that are fun and affordable. Call marinas for details. Aquia Bay Marina 432 Aquia Creek Road, Stafford, VA 22554 540-720-7437 ■ Exit 140 ■ aquiabaymarina.com Getaways are a great value in Stafford. Explore our courses and you’ll be calling for a tee time. Augustine Golf Club 76 Monument Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 540-720-7374 ■ augustinegolf.com The Gauntlet 18 Fairway Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540-752-0963 ■ golfgauntlet.com Cannon Ridge Golf Club (Currently closed for course renovations check tourism website for news) Please Note: The attractions listed off Exit 133 are located in Stafford County but have a Fredericksburg mailing address. Art & Theater Aquia Harbour Marina 1221 Washington Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-4232 ■ Exit 140 ■ aquiaharbour.org Hope Springs Marina 4 Hope Springs Lane, Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-1128 ■ Exit 140 ■ hopespringsmarina.com Grapes and Grains Trail www.GandGTrail.com Enjoy this spirited escape from the everyday by visiting a distillery, breweries and wineries. Receive discounts at all trail locations with your trail ticket. Stops are accessible at Exit 148 to Exit 118. Trail Tickets can be used as long as you have trail stops to visit. Visit the website and plan your trip (hours of operation at each site vary.) Buy your trail ticket at any of the locations stops: Potomac Point Winery (Exit 148) Hartwood Winery (Exit 133) A.Smith Bowman Distillery (Exit 130) Blue and Gray Brewery (Exit 130) Mattaponi Winery (Exit 118) Lake Anna Winery (Exit 118) Elegant tasting experience in a perfect setting for special occasions. Bistro open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays. potomacpointwinery.com Brewery Stafford County anticipates several breweries opening very soon. Check our website for the most current information on great craft beer coming to Stafford. www.TourStaffordVA.com Adventure Brewing (opening Spring 2014) 33 Perchwood Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-242-8876, Exit 136 Stafford’s first brewery is home to outstanding craft beer offerings. Pints, tasters and growlers available to please every beer lovers palate. Open Thurs–Sun. www.adventurebrewing.com Holiday Harbor Marina & RV 140 Hope Springs Lane, Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-9935 ■ Exit 140 ■ holidaymarinarv.com Willow Landing Marina 121 Willow Landing Road, Stafford, VA 225545 ■ 540-659-2653 willowlandingmarina.com ■ Exit 140 www.TourStaffordVa.com
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