Although Port Royal is small, it's packed with history. Here you will not only learn about the…read moreorigins of this tiny town, but you will also see some wonderful artifacts. You may have a guided tour of the rooms, or you can peruse the exhibits yourself. I chose the latter. They have a Native American collection, exhibits from Colonial Port Royal, a Toleware collection, a White House China collection, a lighting/lamp progression display, and a lovely gift shop with many historical books. I enjoyed looking at the many portraits and dioramas and arrowhead artwork. Their claim to fame of the area is that John Wilkes Booth was killed here after the assassination of President Lincoln. The lady minding the museum was knowledgeable and helpful. There was a lot to see despite this museum diminutive size. I also took a little tour of the historic buildings across the street on the guide's advice. I'm so glad the town has worked hard restoring and preserving this little corner of the world. If you happen upon this dot on the map, it's worth a gander!

5.10.25. This was the first Renaissance Faire that my husband and I ever attended and, to be…read morehonest, we weren't sure what to expect. Given that it was only about twenty minutes from home, we decided to give it a try. We reviewed their website, and purchased our tickets on line -- $18 for me (adult) and $12 for my husband (Senior, 65+). We arrived around 10:15 am to a long line of cars at the entrance, but didn't have any problems with parking. At the entrance, there was an ID check for participants who wanted to purchase beer, wine, or mead inside (wristband given), and a second faster line for the actual entrance. We were given a schedule that highlighted the day's shows and activities. (This was also posted online though only the 2024 list of restaurants was posted). As the day evolved, we walked around the tented grounds a number of times, watched a number of performers, browsed some of the tented shops, watched a cooking demonstration, got a beer and a mead at one of the concessioners, and grabbed a quick lunch. (Note that most are cash only; there's an ATM on site). There was also a unique assortment of pay-for activities, such as skill games (archery, axe throwing, knife throwing), hair braiding, and fortune tellers. What we enjoyed most, however, was admiring the many costumed performers and attendees. Many of the costumes were quite elaborate though many were probably not authentic to Tudor England. We stayed for about three hours, leaving when it started to get quite warm. Overall, we enjoyed the faire, but probably not enough to go on an annual basis. The main issue was that it got crowded, and it was difficult for me (a shorter person) to see some of the demonstrations that I was more interested in -- such as the sword fighting or the queen's joust. Also, the lines were quite long for food and drinks, and insufficient tables to enjoy them. And, despite having the schedule, we never seemed to be in the right place and time, but that's on us! Lake Anna Winery is a beautiful site, and the Faire was spread out well. There were at least two First Aid stations, and sufficient port-a-potties at multiple locations on the grounds.

I've been to the PA, MD, and NY Renaissance Faires and decided I needed to give this one a try…read more Spoiler alert: I shouldn't have, as it's a very distant fourth. Day started with an absolute jerk parking cars in a lot so hilly I was not sure I was going to get my car out if it rained. That set the tone for the day. Basically, the people who were willingly volunteering their time (i.e. the Queen and her court) were amazing. Some of the best costumes I've ever seen and a real effort at historical accuracy while still being entertaining. Anyone who was actually being paid for their time less so and parking lot jerk was not my only negative interaction. Food was mediocre at best and in the case of the warm chocolate covered cheesecake (gross) possibly not safe. Venue was PACKED, lacking in any sort of charm as almost all "structures" were tents and the joust area was a sad little paddock, and vendors were aggressive. After buying two tiny bags of tea for $30 I can only assume that was to recoup their costs...but for what I'm not sure. Apparently in previous years they allowed other local vendors of mead but stopped that this year because of concerns of overserving. Um what? This is the only Renn Faire I've ever been to where people were single fisting out of actual whole wine bottles as they walked around. Apparently it's fine as long as the bottles are from the host winery? Right. I bought tickets for Saturday and Sunday and didn't even bother to go back Sunday. It's a real shame as the volunteers clearly put in a lot of effort to make this a good experience and it's ruined by the poor quality of the venue and its workers.

Just wanted to say . I just moved here and these people were one lady in particular, so very nice…read moreto me. ! I am artist but kind of lost living in va I am in search of a place to display , and sell but this gallery was patient, and so very kind and helpful. I can not wait to go to see some of the galleries again, but have walking issues. I will get there and enjoy the total experience of Old Town whether i fit or not. My sons both went to Mary Washington and I loved the entire place .Thanks for the phone call, and that made me feel so happy. I am finding possible places to try out my work. day by day ,it is feeling like home. sincerely Les Grossman

Lovely little free gallery / art museum. It's open 10 am till 4 pm week days or so. It's usually…read morelonger but they have shorter hours due to the pandemic. Free parking nearby and it has a nice garden outside too.

Hubs and I went to Reclaim Arcade on a Sunday afternoon. It was fun…read more There were so many pin ball machines and video games, I couldn't get to all of them. There were a lot of people there that resulted in some waiting for popular machines. There are other machines to play while waiting. There were a lot of kids there and it was noisy. If you are sensitive, that might be an issue. I was able to simply ignore it. The outside space was used as the smoking pad, so I avoided it. There is food available but we didn't get a chance to try it. We will go back. It was good, clean fun that reminded me of a simpler time.

As a family, my husband, daughter, and myself, we visited this interesting spot. It was a bit…read morepricey to get in but with the fee came unlimited game play. They have a ton of pinball, fighting games, and even an area with a couch to sit down to play Nintendo or a pc game. We love to find hidden gems or quirky places and this one is most definitely both. We wandered in half way through a cosplay drag show which was a ton of fun and silliness. Our daughter is 18 and I hope these are the sort of places she will go. As a parent I would not be worried at all. Check it out if you are in Fredericksburg.

My daughter and I met in Fredericksburg yesterday for our Mother's Day celebration! We loved our…read morehand building pottery class with D.D - she is the perfect instructor...experienced (wonderful idea suggestions!), patient, helpful and made our pottery class a fun and memorable experience. We will be returning again next month to make more fun pieces with her! We always stop at Liberty Arts to shop for handmade pieces when in Fredericksburg, too!

LibertyTown Arts Workshop is the best place to find art to bring beauty and interest into your…read morehome. I ALWAYS go there for housewarming gifts and the delight on my friends faces is beyond compare to any other gift.

We celebrated my nephews birthday here with mini golf and arcade games ! We had such a good time…read more The staff was great . The ambiance is spooky and fun. There's something for everyone here.

We visited the location in Charlotte prior to this one and enjoyed ourselves both times. This…read morelocation has a larger arcade area with plenty to do while waiting for your putt putt time. The staff was very friendly and I like that they space out the time in between groups so everyone isn't on top of each other. We'll definitely return!

The theater is great. I have been there twice and both times, the play was good. The performers…read morewere great. The food was pretty lacking flavor. Next time I would eat somewhere else and just catch the show.

BLUF: food was pretty good. The show was fantastic…read more Is waiting is an average between the two parts of the evening. We went to see their performance of White Christmas. First, the food. It's pretty good, but it was was more warm than hot when brought out to us. They're trying to feed a lot of people on a kind of stagless schedule, so it's obvious that each dish is prepared pretty far in advance and probably sitting under a heat lamp somewhere waiting to come out. The lasagna came with a couple of very nice dinner rolls and was pretty tasty. The salmon was very well done and came with some roasted potatoes. Also pretty good. There was a risotto dish that wasn't bad but wasn't great just okay. Everyone also gets a small very basic salad. For dessert they had a very nice Bundt cake, some strawberry cheesecake, and Pondoro. All were very good. Now, for the show itself. I have been to many Community Theaters and I don't think I've ever seen Talent like this one before. They really were top notch. Very talented group. The actual building itself is a little rundown, especially the carpeting. I would definitely recommend this to other people. It's a high quality show with pretty good food recognizing the limits of what they can do with the number of people with their serving on a stagwood schedule. The service was friendly throughout

I had the pleasure of spending a night at Brodie Farm in late July while visiting battlefield sites…read morein the area. The inn was incredibly peaceful and inviting, with large rooms. Jimmie and Susan were wonderful hosts and made me feel right at home. Breakfast was a delight. I highly recommend Brodie Farm when you are visiting the Fredericksburg are and are looking for more than just the nornal hotel experience!

This is a perfect place to stay when visiting the area, especially if you are visiting the…read moreChancellorsville, Spotsylvania or Wilderness battlefields. This is a farmhouse converted to a B&B. It has extremely roomy accommodations very comfortably furnished. The owners are very personable and have anticipated your needs. Breakfast is outstanding. The setting is a working farm, with the property having seen activity during both the Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania Civil War battles. For those not familiar with the area, by staying here you avoid having to stay in a Fredericksburg hotel and fighting heavy traffic on Route 3 just to get out to the battlefields. If that's where you're going, why not stay practically on the battlefields?