Amanda & Ciaran
Things To Do
Shopping on Caroline Street
There are numerous shops, boutiques, and antique malls on the beautiful main street of Downtown Fredericksburg.
Carl's Frozen Custard
Our favorite ice cream (well, custard) of all time! Carl's is a historic location in downtown serving up the same flavors since 1947! Just a reminder- Carl's only accepts cash.
Hyperion Espresso
Hyperion is a quaint corner coffee shop with outdoor seating, espresso drinks, pastries & packaged snacks.
Goolrick's Pharmacy
Goolrick's is an old-fashioned drugstore/lunch counter in the heart of Old Town Fredericksburg. It is the oldest continuously running soda fountain in the nation- and is worth a visit! Unfortunately it is temporarily closed but walking by and checking out the building is still cool!
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg trolley offers daily tours of downtown fredericksburg. Learn about the history of Old Town Fredericksburg from the comfort of a beautiful trolley. Daily scheduled tours are available- tickets are for sale on their website!
Olde Towne Carriage Tours
This company provides tours of Historic Downtown Fredericksburg on horse drawn carriage, including specialty tours such as garden and ghost tours.
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
This eighteenth-century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Dr. Mercer served the citizens of Fredericksburg with medicines and treatments of the time. Tickets for the fredericksburg heritage museums are available on their website!
Mary Washington House
In 1772, George Washington purchased this home in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. Tickets are available on the website linked here.
Rising Sun Tavern Museum
Built by George Washington’s youngest brother Charles around 1760 as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792 when it was purchased by the Wallace family. It operated for 35 years as a stopover for travelers in the bustling port town of Fredericksburg. Tickets for tours are available on the website linked here.
Castiglia's Italian Restaurant
Castiglia's is a delicious Italian restaurant with a beautiful rooftop bar. A family favorite restaurant of ours!
Benny Vitali's
Delicious slices of pizza that are bigger than your face! Great for a quick lunch or dinner option.
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen FXBG
Bourbon bar located in a 188 year old building that serves an amazing selection of bourbon and specialty cocktails as well as delicious Southern-American style food. This is Ciaran's favorite restaurant Downtown- and I'm sure you can guess why!
Billiken's Smokehouse
Delicious barbecue enjoyed by both of our families. Billekens is located in one of the original 18th century homes in Downtown Fredericksburg.
Sedona Taphouse
Enjoy great southwest style food and steaks accompanied by delicious craft beers and cocktails.
Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg
Strangeways is our favorite brewery in the area. Although it is slightly outside the city, it is worth the short drive!
Red Dragon Brewery
Red Dragon is a brewery located in Downtown Fredericksburg with a great selection of craft brews.
Water's End Brewery at Fredericksburg Square & Hot Chikn Kitchn
Water's End Brewery & Hot Chikn Kitchn serve up freshly brewed beer and delicious chicken in a grand Historic building located in Downtown Fredericksburg.
Historic Kenmore
Beautiful pre-revolutionary war brick mansion built by George Washington's sister and her husband in the 1770s. Tickets for tours are available on their website.
George Washington's Ferry Farm
Ferry Farm is George Washington's boyhood home located a short drive away from Downtown Fredericksburg. The guided tour features a replica of the Washington house where the first President spent his formative years.