Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a city in the northern part of Virginia that is known for its history and outdoor attractions. In December 1862, Union and Confederate soldiers fought a critical Civil War battle in Fredericksburg. Along with historic attractions, there are a number of outdoor and indoor attractions in Fredericksburg, such as wineries, specialty shops, golf courses, art galleries and parks. Fredericksburg also features historical, artistic and recreational activities for children and their families.
The Riverside Center has children's and dinner theaters with shows and meals that are appropriate for kids over 3 years old. The dinner theater at the facility presents Broadway shows for diners while the children's theater has performances of children's stories.
Riverside Center
95 Riverside Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 370-4300
riversidedt.com
The Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours features costumed guides that take people past buildings in Fredericksburg that are said to be haunted, including a tavern that is allegedly haunted by a former owner and a building where a woman supposedly killed herself. And of course the ghosts of the Civil War and other conflicts that took place here.
Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours
706 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
(504) 710-3002
ghostsoffredericksburg.com
Liberty Lanes at Massaponax is a 48-lane alley that features open bowling nights on Fridays and Saturdays. It also has pool tables, dart boards, a snack bar, an arcade, an ice cream parlor and banquet rooms for birthday parties.
Liberty Lanes at Massaponax
5801 Southpoint Center Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-7467
libertylanes.net
The Paragon Training Center offers gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, karate, kickboxing and art classes for kids. On Friday through Sunday, it has open gym nights, where community kids can come in and use the rock wall and trampolines at the facility for a fee.
Paragon Training Center
1410 Central Park Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 548-4966
paragongymnastics.com
The Motts Run Reservoir recreation area features a 160-acre reservoir where children and their families can go canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating. In the recreation area, they can go hiking or bird watching, set up a picnic or rent canoes.
Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
River Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1086
dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=89
A 645-acre farm that was constructed in the 1760s, the Belvedere Plantation is open from the end of September until November, as of February 2010. The farm features a corn maze, a pumpkin patch area, hayrides, bonfires, a petting zoo, a barn with swinging ropes, small tractors for kids, a pumpkin slide and pig races.
Belvedere Plantation
1410 Belvedere Dr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 373-4478
belvedereplantation.com/
The Bug Box is a zoo that features insects and other animals from different parts of the world. Animals at the zoo include a snake, turtles, frogs and toads, crabs, tarantulas, spiders, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and millipedes. For groups, the zoo puts on bug shows.
Bug Box
10822A Courthouse Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 710-0776
bugbox.net/
At the Olde Time Lollipops Candy and Fudge Factory, children can learn how to make candy and try different kinds of candy, fudge and ice cream.
Olde Time Lollipops Candy and Fudge Factory
705 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-4973
oldetimelollipops.com/
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center has exhibits of artifacts from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George County and Caroline County. The museum also features permanent exhibits on the contributions of Fredericksburg-area residents during major wars, the Rappahannock River's role in Fredericksburg's development and currency used in the area during different time periods.
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
907 Princess Anne St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-3037
fredericksburgareamuseum.com/
