The Third Best Small City in the Country as named by "Life in America's Small Cities",

The Civil War was fought on its streets but the City has many historical roots that go back to the beginnings of the country.

George Washington's mother lived in Fredericksburg Virginia and James Monroe located his law practice here.

Fredericksburg's forty block National Register Historic District includes not only many historic attractions and restored private homes, but also antique shops, fine restaurants, galleries and craft boutiques. Fredericksburg Virginia is located right on the Rappahannock River and, therefore, offers many recreational possibilities.

The yearly events calendar is filled with festivals, celebrations, theatre, tours, concerts
and art exhibits at the University of Mary Washington.
Mary Washington Hospital is a high tech, dynamic medical facility that provides the community with state-of-the-art health care.

One of Virginia’s newest and most comprehensive shopping centers is located in Fredericksburg; Central Park houses some of the best known stores and restaurants in the nation; including Best Buy, Lowes, Target, Walmart, PetSmart, Old Navy, NTW, Chicos, Jos A Banks, Bonefish, Carrabas, Bankok Boulevard, and hundreds of others.

Homes for sale in Fredericksburg Va are among the most affordable in areas close to Washington DC.