Savor the best of Stafford, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg Virginia, with visits to wineries, craft breweries, eateries and a distillery
Duration: 3 Days
Available: Year-round
This Itinerary is Ideal For: Adults over 21
DAY 1 in Stafford for Wine and Colonial Cuisine
The Fredericksburg Virginia region offers not only one of America’s most historic small towns, it’s one of the most fun and tasty. What better way to start your visit than at the Potomac Point Winery in Stafford where you will taste award-winning wines and get a special guided tour. Dinner this evening is downtown at Kybecca which specializes in craft cocktails, wine and modern Virginia cuisine. Afterward, you can end your day with a candlelight tour of an authentic Colonial favorite, Rising Sun Tavern. Here, the tavern wench will acquaint you with the meaning of early colloquialisms such as “sleep tight” and “don’t bite off more than you can chew.”
Potomac Point Winery in Stafford Virginia
DAY 2 Enjoying Spotsylvania and Downtown Fredericksburg Virginia
Start the day free-wheeling on a fun trolley tour of Fredericksburg Virginia‘s historic downtown. A major Civil War battle was fought here and George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and even Abraham Lincoln walked its streets. Afterward, bring your appetite along to Capital Ale House where you will have a private cooking demonstration and lunch.
Trolley at Kenmore in Fredericksburg Virginia
Afterward, you can stroll off a few calories downtown browsing the boutiques, antique shops and art galleries. It’s back on the bus for a quick ride into the country for a wine tasting and tour at Mattaponi Winery in Spotsylvania. before coming back to town for dinner and a show at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.
DAY 3 Back to Fredericksburg Virginia for Craft Brews
Craft breweries are springing up all over Virginia creating a demand for a key ingredient, hops. Begin your morning with a visit to a Fredericksburg Virginia area hops farm and learn how this blossom is cultivated. Naturally, you’ll want to see how hops are used so your next stop is at Spencer Devon Brewery. Tours and flighted tastings will be available and you’ll also have a delicious and fun lunch specially prepared. As a matter of fact, George Washington grew up right across the river from Fredericksburg.
Bavarian Chef Chicken Schnitzel at the Fredericksburg Virginia Train Depot
You can tour his homestead, Ferry Farm, and learn what archaeologists are discovering about what the Washington family grew and ate. Mid-afternoon calls for refreshment at Carl’s Ice Cream, a National Historic Landmark serving old-fashioned frozen custard. Next up is a fascinating look at how premium spirits are made at A. Smith Bowman Distillery. A tour with the master distiller will be followed by a tasting of some of his outstanding product. Finally, save room for a bountiful German dinner at the Bavarian Chef, housed in the historic Fredericksburg Train Depot.
For more great itineraries, subscribe to Leisure Group Travel today!
