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spotsylvania|day trips
map at the Civil War Trails marker, or download
the tour to your iPhone. Follow the map
and pictures for the historic district using
the pictures and the GIS map. Go to GIS.
Spotsylvania.VA.us/Tour_Courthouse
The popular Civil War Trails Map, Lee vs.
Grant, is available at the Spotsylvania Visitor
Center. The National Park Service Spotsylvania
Battlefield is open year-round, and in the
summer there is a NPS historian available to
enthrall you with the Civil War History
of Spotsylvania.
An attraction not to be missed is Dominion
Raceway & Entertainment, located in Thornburg.
This multipurpose motorsports and
entertainment facility has four distinct racetracks
in one location. Exciting races, amazing concerts
and family-friendly events can all be found here.
Looking for an adults only diversion? The
Grapes and Grains Trail is the perfect daytime
activity for some fun and relaxation. Located
in Spotsylvania, Stafford and Fredericksburg,
the trail includes five wineries, five breweries
and a distillery. Stop by one at a time or spread
your visits out throughout a couple of days.
The $15 ticket (plus tax) expires after one year
and comes with a collectable stemless tasting
glass, a VIP tour of each facility and discounts
at the gift shops of all of the trail’s stops. All are
conveniently located right off of Interstate 95,
making this the perfect opportunity to escape
the highway and treat yourself to a delicious,
locally produced glass of wine or craft beer!
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg has teamed
up with four area wineries to bring you
a unique winery experience and a day to
remember! Tours run on select Sundays from
April to November. The 5-hour guided tour
travels to each winery allowing you to relax and
enjoy your day—no driving needed! Tasting fees
are included at each of the four wineries along
with a light snack box of winery-appropriate
fare. As you’re en route to the next winery, learn
a little bit of history as you pass through historic
Spotsylvania County.
If you’re here after the summer months, then
you’re in luck! The annual Route 208 Sale Trail
event lasts two days and is held every fall. The trail
follows Route 208 from Four Mile Fork to the
Spotsylvania County line at beautiful Lake Anna.
The event will feature multifamily yard sales,
business sidewalk sales, antiques and much more!
If it’s raining outside, don’t fret! The county
is home to numerous indoor activities that offer
entertainment for all ages. Spend an afternoon at
one of the county’s cinemas—with some movies
available in 3-D—the arcade or local bowling
alley for some good quality time with the family.
Discover more indoor fun at one of the several
museums throughout the county that dive
even further into Spotsylvania County’s place
in history.
If you are hoping for a day of shopping while
in town, then Spotsylvania Towne Centre is
definitely a must. Not only does this massive
shopping destination offer more than 160 shops
and eateries, but it also hosts special events
throughout the year. If you’re in need of a new
fashion wardrobe that you won’t see anyone else
wearing, Towne Centre’s charming and oneof-a-kind
boutiques have the solution for you.
Shopping for the young ones or even need to
redo your kitchen? Spotsylvania Towne Centre
has got you covered. With all the name-brand
stores, specialty shops and dining offered at this
convenient and original shopping destination,
the only problem you’ll have is making it to all
your favorite stores before closing time.
After you get some shopping in, satisfy your
hunger at one of the many restaurants available
in the county. Spotsylvania has over 100 choices
ranging from fast food to fine dining where you
can enjoy a delicious meal. Splurge at one of the
ethnic specialties or try something new at one
of the locals’ favorites. You will certainly find a
place everyone can agree on!
Whether you are here for just the day, a
couple nights or simply passing through, there
is always a reason to stop in Spotsylvania. With
its mix of landmarks, attractions, history and
beautiful rural landscapes, you will quickly
discover why, as the locals say, “Spotsylvania is a
great place to live, work, play and shop!”
Editorial and Images supplied by the Spotsylvania County Department of Tourism. For more information go to VisitSpotsy.com
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