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The Fredericksburg Scene
Fredericksburg, Virginia is a growing community with many amenities and cultural attractions to offer. You don’t have to travel far to find something fun to do.
The largest local newspaper in Fredericksburg is the Free Lance Star.
There are plenty of historical and cultural attractions in Fredericksburg. Four civil war battlefields (Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse) are within a 20-minute drive of Mineral Springs Plantation. Gari Melchers home and museum, Ferry Farm and Kenmore Plantation and Mary Washington’s Home are but some of the treasures to discover.
The largest shopping areas are Central Park, The Spotsylvania Towne Center and downtown Fredericksburg.
Fun destinations include Ann Taylor, Charlotte Russe, Coldwater Creek, DSW Shoes, Old Navy and Victoria’s Secret in addition to a variety of big box department stores, home improvement centers, restaurants and local businesses. Downtown Fredericksburg affords a variety of small businesses, antique stores and restaurants.
The Fredericksburg area has numerous epicurean delights. Some favorite restaurants of Mineral Springs Plantation residents include:
Guru Indian Cuisine
Carl’s Ice Cream
You can see a further list of Fredericksburg’s best restaurants at tripadvisor.com.
If you prefer the outdoor life, in addition to quiet walks in the neighborhood and fishing on Hunting Run Reservoir, the Virginia Outdoor Center offers various adventures on the Rappahannock River and in nearby Shenandoah National Park.
If you are looking for company, there are numerous social groups to join in Fredericksburg. A great variety of religions are present in the area. The Spotsylvania County parks and recreation department offers a variety of sports teams and classes. There are also a number of parenting groups and activities for children. Looking for something more avant garde? Meetup.com has a list of the many opportunities for networking and friendship in Fredericksburg.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library system also provides a resource-rich public library affording opportunities for lifelong learning free of charge. The closest branches to Mineral Springs Plantation are: