GETTING AROUND
Downtown Fredericksburg is an exceptionally “walkable” town. With so many stores, restaurants, services, hotels, inns, galleries, coffee shops and historical sites contained within a few blocks from one another, you can stroll our brick sidewalks to get wherever you want to go.
Trolley rides and historic walking tours combine learning and sight seeing; discover downtown’s historically significant spots and behold our beautiful buildings at the same time! Horse drawn carriage tours take you down our tree-lined streets for a nostalgic ride with your loved ones day or night.
GETTING HERE
By Rail
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak offer access to Fredericksburg’s Historic District.
By Air:
Richmond International Airport – 804-226-3000
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – 703-417-8000
Shannon Airport – 540-373-4434
Stafford Regional Airport – 540-658-1212
Local transportation:
Uber – It’s the public version of a taxi cab. Download the Uber app.
Taxi cab Service
Bumbrey’s Independent Cab Service, 209 Lafayette Blvd. – 540-373-6111
Fredericksburg Regional Transit provides local accessible transportation to Downtown and the broader City of Fredericksburg, north and south Stafford and areas of Spotsylvania. – 5401-372-1222, option o
LOCAL TOURS
History Children’s Walking Tour Map
A fun way to entertain the kids while downtown. This self-guided walking tour brochure highlights 6 Downtown historic sites and has an interactive stamp collecting program.
Architectural Walking Tours
“Bricks & Boards” is a 75 minute tour of the history and architect of an 8 block downtown area conducted each Saturday at 10am from Market Square located at 907 Princess Anne Street. Offered from April to Mid –October.
“This Old Town” is monthly, 75 minute tour which begins at 11:30am. Tour guides will discuss centuries of architecture and will unravel the histories of people who helped shape the Fredericksburg community. Tour departs from Market Square, located behind historic Town Hall at 907 Princess Anne Street.
Reach out to Scott Walker via email or at 540-809-3918
Hallowed Ground Tours
Step-on guides are available for overview or in-depth tours highlighting local sites from the area’s Colonial and Revolutionary past, through the tumultuous Civil War era and into our exciting modern times. Corporate, touring company, and school groups are welcomed with itineraries adapted to each group’s interests and needs.
Email or call 540-809-3918 for scheduling information.
Explore the heart of “America’s Most Historic City” as you travel through Fredericksburg’s 40 blocks of historic neighborhoods, where you’ll see the quaint streets and picturesque architecture that adds to the city’s unique charm. One of the few green tours Downtown. No more than six adults to a carriage allowing for a unique experience! Variety of tours available from seasonal tours (Santa, Jingle bells, Frozen, Grinch and Easter) to private tours. Carriage leaves from the Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street. 540-307-0512
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
75 minute guided trolley tours of the historic district and the Fredericksburg Battlefield are offered daily. Experience the past, present and future of a city so rich in history and teeming with monuments, markers and attractions for all ages. Tour departs from Charlotte Street next to the Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street and across from the Courtyard Marriott. 540-898-0737
