Lake Anna is the second largest freshwater inland lake in Virginia, with over 250 miles of shoreline. This makes it a prime destination for many outdoor water activities, including fishing, boating and swimming, as well as hiking and camping. It is about an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. and an hour from Richmond, making it an ideal location for tourists as well as city dwellers who want a change of scenery. There are several hotel options close to Lake Anna.
This bed and breakfast is located right next to High Point Marina and less than four miles from Lake Anna State Park. There are seven restaurants within 10 miles of the inn, including Lakeview restaurant, Tavern on the Rail and Mineral restaurant. The inn itself has 15 rooms, each with satellite TV, refrigerator and microwave. There is also a marina and grocery store on the premises.
Lighthouse Inn
4634 Courthouse Rd.
Mineral, VA 23117
540-895-5249
This hotel is six miles from Lake Anna State Park and is across the street from Sturgeon Creek Marina and Rocky Branch Marina. Chelsea Jo's restaurant is located on the premises, and each of the hotel's 27 rooms offers a refrigerator and satellite TV.
Lake Anna Lodge
5152 Courthouse Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540-895-5844
thelakeannalodge.com
This hotel is minutes from historic downtown Fredericksburg and 15 miles from Lake Anna State Park. Paramount's Kings Dominion amusement park is 20 miles away, and shopping and several restaurants are within walking distance. The hotel, which is pet-friendly, offers free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. There is free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, as well as microwaves, refrigerators and satellite TV.
Quality Inn
6409 Danbell Ln.
Thornburg, VA 22565
540-582-1097
qualityinn.com
This hotel, located about 10 miles from Lake Anna, is within walking distance of downtown historic Fredericksburg and close to the Civil War sites of Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Courthouse and the Wilderness Battlefield. There are more than 15 restaurants within a five-mile radius of the hotel, including Friendly's, Ruby Tuesday's and Red Robin. The hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center; rooms boast flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet connections.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fredericksburg
10330 Spotsylvania Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-891-9100
marriott.com
This hotel is close to Mercer Apothecary Shop, Lake Anna State Park, Paramount's Kings Dominion, the Stonewall Jackson Shrine, the Kenmore Plantation & Gardens and outlet shopping. There are several restaurants within walking distance. The hotel itself offers a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Thornburg Fredericksburg
6415 Dan Bell Ln.
Thornburg, VA 22565
540 604-9690
holidayinn.com