Fredericksburg, Virginia

About Fredericksburg

Set in the northern part of Virginia, Fredericksburg is a thriving city, home to 29,992 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Fredericksburg holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,870 residents per square mile.

📰 Fredericksburg News Today

• Julian Gayle Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Fredericksburg, VA - The Free Lance - Star Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Fredericksburg District Weekly Travel Alert: May 17-23, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) · Aug 14
• Christopher Thomas Obituary - Fredericksburg, VA Dignity Memorial · Aug 14
• Over 100 vehicles damaged in Fredericksburg junkyard fire WUSA9 · Aug 17
• Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Wanted In 3 Counties Patch · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Fredericksburg Unique

• A top-25 city in Virginia by population (#19 of 227 incorporated places).
• One of 8 places in the US named Fredericksburg — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 29,992.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Fredericksburg

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fredericksburg

• 25–30 Espresso — coffee shop (café)
• Agave Bar & Grill — mexican
• Agora Downtown Cafe — coffee shop (café)
• Aladin Mediterranean Kitchen — mediterranean
• Allman's BBQ — barbecue
• Applebee's — american
• Asian Dynasty — asian
• BJ's — american
• Bangkok Cafe — thai
• Basilico New York Deli — deli

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Backdoor Gallery · Art gallery
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Fredericksburg Area Museum · Museum
• Fun Land of Fredericksburg · Theme park
• George Washington Masonic Museum · Museum
• Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop · Museum
• James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library · Museum
• Kenmore · Museum
• National Bank Museum · Museum
• Art First/ Brushstrokes · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fredericksburg

• Dixon Park reviews ★
• Alum Springs Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• City Dock Park reviews ★
• Cosner Park reviews ★
• Cossey Botanical Park reviews ★
• Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park reviews ★
• First Day of Chancellorsville Site reviews ★
• Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Fredericksburg Area War Memorial Park reviews ★
• Fredericksburg Fairgrounds reviews ★
• George Washington Boyhood Home Site reviews ★
• Harrison Road Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Fredericksburg

• Battlefield Elementary
• Battlefield Middle
• Chancellor Elementary
• Commonwealth Governor's School
• Hugh Mercer Elementary
• James Monroe High
• Lafayette Elementary
• Lee Hill Elementary
• Massaponax High
• Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co
• Salem Elementary
• Smith Station Elementary
• Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
• Walker-Grant Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mary Washington Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Fredericksburg

🏘️ Nearby Communities