Historic Fredericksburg

Many great attractions including, Kenmore Plantation, Rising Sun Tavern, Apothecary Shop, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington House, Chatham Manor, Ferry Farm, Belmont, Fredericksburg area Museum. Also many awesome restaurants and shops!

540-371-4504

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Civil War Battlefields

Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Stone Wall Jackson Shrine.

To learn more about the battlefields, visit www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/civil.htm .

540-373-6122

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Kings Dominion Amusement Park

Kings Dominion is a multi-million dollar theme park, complete with its own water park. One entrance fee gets you into both. For more information, visit www.kingsdominion.com .

The park opens the end of March. After that, it's open weekends until it opens continuously starting the end of May. It remains open daily through the first weekend in September, plus select dates in September and October.

804-876-5134

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Washington, DC

Easy access to VRE or Metro trains. Either of these trains will take you downtown where you can catch a guided tour, Trolley or Tourmobile. Tourmobile provides transportation with narration for a tour you design yourself.

202-224-3121

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National Marine Corps Museum in Quantico

The World-class interactive exhibits use innovative technology that surrounds visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerses them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.

877-635-1775

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Dominion Raceway

Dominion Raceway and Entertainment is an exciting multipurpose motorsports and entertainment facility located off of I-95 in Spotsylvania County.

703-361-7223

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Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, the treasured estate of George and Martha Washington, is not only America's most popular historic home -- it is also one of our country's oldest ongoing preservation projects. Open every day including Christmas as follows: April thru August -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March, September, October -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November through February -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An admission fee is charged with a discount for senior citizens and groups.

703-780-0011

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Montpelier

James Madison's home .

540-672-2728

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Woodlawn Plantation

Woodlawn Plantation is a historic home located this was originally a part of Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic plantation estate.

703-780-4000

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Gunston Hall

Gunston Hall is an 18th-century Georgian mansion near the Potomac River in Mason Neck, Virginia, United States of America. The house was the home of the United States Founding Father George Mason.www.gunstonhall.org

703-550-9220

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Manassas National Battlefield Park

This park commemorates where the North and South met twice in battle during the Civil War. Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson was immortalized here as "Stonewall."

703-361-1339

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Old Towne Manassas

Enjoy antiques and specialty shops, restaurants and cafes, historic museums and neighborhoods and special events held throughout the year.

703-361-6599

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The Manassas Museum

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday except for Federal Holidays. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve and Day. Enjoy an exciting journey through history.

703-368-1873

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Stratford Hall

Robert E. Lee's Family Plantation.

804-493-8038

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Wakefield

George Washington's Birthplace.

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Virginia Wineries

Virginia has more than 200 wineries, it is fifth in the U.S. in wine production and seventh in wine grapes. Virginia has just been named one of the 10 best wine travel destinations for 2012. Stay with us here at the Fredericksburg Koa and you'll be centrally located to visit several of Virginia's top wineries.

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Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg

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Riverside Dinner Theater

From the setting of a private, candlelit  table, enjoy dinner and a live, classic, Broadway musicals performed by professional actors and actresses. This is a great evening getaway for the whole family or just for the couple on date night.

540-370-4300

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Celebrate Virginia Live

Celebrate Virginia Live is an annual charity concert series held on Friday evenings during the summer months in Fredericksburg. With a line up of world famous artist.  It's located just 12 miles from the KOA.  For ticket info and more go to : www.celebratevirginialive.com

800-514-3849

Virginia Renaissance Faire

Discover the magic in the age of romance and chivalry. Step back in time by visiting a charming English country village. Folic among nobles, peasants, and shop the numerous wears of merchants. Enjoy the music of minstrels,    the  art of dance.  Eat among the many food merchants and enjoy the fun of history. Weekends starting May 11th through June 9th, 10 am to 5 pm.

703-508-5036

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FAQs

How does the All Day Tour work?Drive yourself 5 miles to meet the van at 7:45 a.m.for an all day excursion with a licensed tour guide. She will give you time at the monuments, Arlington Cemetery, Fords Theater and more. The cost is $45 for adults and children 12 and under are $25. You can also go back a second day for $25 to spend more time in the Smithsonian's etc. 10% off for seniors. Call 800-863-6333 for more information and reservations. Seating is limited so don't wait!
How far is the Fredericksburg KOA from downtown Washington D.C.?55 miles, or about 1 hour.How does the Metro work?You drive 43 miles north on I 95 to Exit 169A. Park in Metro parking on weekdays for $4.75 for the entire day, weekend parking is free. After 9:30 a.m. on weekdays, or all day on weekends, you can purchase an all day ticket for $14.00 per person. This ticket gives you unlimited use of the Metro for the entire day, or 1 trip tickets available from $1.95 to $5.00. The Metro operates until midnight.
Where will the Metro take you?Within walking distance of the National Mall, Smithsonians, the Capitol Building and most points of interest. Some things will require several blocks of walking.
What is the closest Metro stop for use for the Smithsonians?Usually L'Enfant, but it depends which Smithsonian you want to visit.
How does the VRE train out of Fredericksburg work?This train is available Monday thru Friday from the Fredericksburg train station, which is about a 10 mile drive. The last train leaves for D.C. At 7:40 a.m. You will arrive D.C. at 9:18 a.m. Trains return to Fredericksburg a variety of times until 7:57 pm. The VRE cost $22.10 per person round trip, or seniors and kids 7-21 $10.30. Free parking is available.
How does the Washington Trolley work?It is transportation around D.C., stopping at most monuments, museums and points of interest, and includes narration.
Where do I pick up the Trolleys or Tourmobile?From Union Station. Both the VRE and Metro take you there. There are also other places to pick up these systems.
Where else I park to see D.C.?We always recommend the Metro. Arlington Cemetary has pay parking about $15.00 per day. Free parking is very hard to find and not recommended.
How can I see Mount Vernon? Can I drive there myself?Yes, you can drive there without getting into D.C. traffic. Drive north on I 95 to Exit 161. Follow signs to Mount Vernon. Guided tours and parking available. www.mountvernon.org
Is there a fee to get inside the Smithsonian?No, It's FREE like most of Washington D.C.
Where can I eat while touring D.C.?The Smithsonians have cafeteria's and there are a few restaurants like Hard Rock Cafe.
How far is the Fredericksburg KOA from Fredericksburg?Restaurants and shopping are about 6 miles, and about 5 more miles to the downtown Historical District. www.fredericksburgva.net
Can I drive my motorhome into Fredericksburg and around the area?Yes, but a few streets downtown are narrow. You can park and walk or ride a Trolley Tour from the visitor center.
How far are the Civil War Battlefields?Fredericksburg is about 10 miles, Spotsylvania is about 10 miles, Chancellorsville is about 15 miles, and Wilderness is about 20 miles. Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville have visitor centers & museums. www.nps.gov/frsp/vc.htm
How far is Kings Dominion from the KOA?25 miles or 1/2 hour. www.kingsdominion.com

Natural Mystics

Come Visit The ShopLocated in Downtown FredericksburgStarted in 2001, Natural Mystics has everything you are looking for in a modern alternative smoke shop as well as being a bit of a blast from the past. We are a funky little counter-culture store featuring tie-dyes and tapestries, incense and aromatherapy, gypsy jewelry, healing crystals and meditation supplies, posters, stickers, licensed Bob Marley and Grateful Dead products, hippie clothing and unique gifts from around the world. Natural Mystics also carries quality smoking accessories like grinders, rolling papers, storage and travel solutions, vaporizers, vape mods and juices and the best of production and heady glass pipes and pendants. Come by and check us out for a psychedelic shopping experience, one love!

540-899-6789

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