Amazing accommodation! My friend and I visited for a few days and are already eager to return. We…read moreloved all the on-property amenities. Going horseback riding for the first time was an absolute highlight thanks to our guide, Devon, who made us feel safe and confident throughout. We also loved the Saturday morning walk with Jenn, Bungee, and Tali, where we learned so much local and family history. Everything about the lodge exceeded our expectations, from the stunning mountain views and delicious dinners to the live music and cozy room. We cannot wait for our next visit!

Easy, quiet, pretty! We enjoyed hanging out and the steep…read morehike of Hells Trail and Devils Backbone.

This trolley tour is a really great overview of the town of Fredricksburg. I did not realize before…read moretaking this tour how much history this city has but I left this tour knowing so much about the city. The tour itself was 75 minutes long, and our tour guide used the whole time. We got to town a few minutes early and where the trolley tour started had a few coffee shops in the blocks around it. The trolley itself is a bit loud but our guide was easy to hear. We visited on a chilly day, and the trolley had the heat going. The seating is wooden benches so not the comfiest ride but was fine for 75 minutes.

10/10 would recommend. Extremely informative and gives you a little background on historic sites…read morewhich helped us decide what to visit. The only complaint was that it was boiling hot - but they did provide paper fans and cold water to us. The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and funny. She also gave us this sticker so we got discounts at other attractions. So recommend doing this first if you would like to take advantage of the discounts. You cannot park in visitor parking lot because it's 30 minute parking. Street parking is available for two hours free almost everywhere.

I've walked a lot of battlefields, but Fredericksburg has a gravity all its own. Standing at the…read moreSunken Road, you can almost hear the roar of cannon from Marye's Heights and the futile cries of Union soldiers charging across open ground. This wasn't just another clash of armies -- it was one of the most lopsided assaults of the war, a grim December 1862 where bravery collided head-on with impossible odds. The Visitor Center does a fine job grounding you in the context: Burnside's plan to cross the Rappahannock, the delays with pontoon bridges, and how those hours gave Lee's men the time to dig in. The short film is worth it -- it sets the stage for why this battle became a symbol of both heroism and futility. Walking the field, I couldn't help but note how the terrain dictated the slaughter. The Union army had to charge over nearly half a mile of open plain, with no cover, directly into Confederate firepower. The stone wall at the base of Marye's Heights remains chilling in its simplicity -- a farmer's wall turned fortress. It's said that a single Confederate line repulsed wave after wave of bluecoats, and when you stand behind that wall, you understand how. The driving tour expands the picture. Slaughter Pen Farm, preserved by the American Battlefield Trust, gives you the only full Union attack route still intact. It's haunting to trace those footsteps -- knowing thousands never made it across. Other stops, like Lee's Hill, give you the vantage point the Confederate commander had, surveying the field with grim confidence. It's not all glory -- part of Fredericksburg's story is loss and futility. More Union soldiers fell here in a single day than in many entire campaigns. But it's also where Richard Kirkland, the "Angel of Marye's Heights," earned his legend by bringing water to dying Union soldiers, showing compassion amidst carnage. Yes, the modern world has pressed in -- houses and traffic surround pieces of the field -- but enough remains to feel the weight of what happened here. Preservation efforts have fought hard to keep key ground from disappearing, and walking it today is a testament to both the men who fought and those who saved the land. Tip for history buffs: * Start at the Visitor Center, watch the film, then walk the Sunken Road before driving the tour. * Read first-hand accounts (like Sgt. McCarter's memoirs) before going -- they'll bring the ground to life. * Go early in the morning or late afternoon for solitude -- the quiet amplifies the history.

Interesting exhibits colorful And well maintained…read more Ranger was very nice . Front desk greeter was robotic Hence one star deduction

Outstanding. Extremely clean plus affordable. The staff was beyond excellent. There's not one thing…read morethat they do not have. Swimming pool activity, hall, volleyball, basketball, etc. and etc. Most certainly is top of my list to be coming back. The managers of the place go way beyond any managers I've ever seen at a resort campsite area.

Camper beware!! I stayed here due to close proximity to Old Rag Mountain which I was going to hike…read more We arrived on a Monday, got the RV set up and decided to go to the pool around 6, which is open till 7. Pool was already closed. Tried the pool thing again after the long hike on Wednesday. Nope, pool again was closed before 6. Talked with staff the next day and inquired about the pool closing early and all they could say is that the pool is supposed to be open till 7. On Thursday there was a vendor setup serving dinner at the campground. No mention anywhere onsite about this event. All I heard was the guy in charge up of updating the event signs forgot to post them. The people who run this place truly don't care if you visit the resort or not. Another note: we inquired about renting a cottage for a group that was going to join us and was told none were available for that night. Went online and found that 21 were indeed available!!!!!!

I a big gin drinker, the gin they have here is just amazing. You can sip it and it's really smooth…read more The drinks here are amazing . The best drink in the tasting was their 8 yoa bourbon, very smooth and a little sweet, great for sipping or mixing. The vodka also tasted good in drinks. This was one of the best distillery I have tried. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable. The building is absolutely beautiful inside and if it's nice outside, the scenery behind the distillery is amazing with a creek running right past the back porch. The do offer charcuterie and other snacks to eat here when there are no food trucks. You are also allowed to bring your own food, which is what we did.. I can't wait to go here again when I come back next year.

To be fully transparent, I posted this (same) review on another review site, also…read more It was Monday, the 5th of October, at about 2:00pm. Six of us, three couples from Maryland, had traveled down to spend two days in the Sperryville (Skyline Drive) area, to relax and enjoy each-other's company; we planned to spend a couple hours at The Copper Fox Distillery. It was a beautiful day as we walked in the building, a very dark, dank, empty place. Looking around, we looked out the open back door and saw people sitting outside at tables. In front of a brook, there were perhaps twelve tables, about half of them occupied, and there was an empty four-top in the middle, but no servers around. We moved two chairs (from the far-left of the area) to the table and prepared to sit. A server came out of the building, walked right up to us, grabbed one of the chairs, and said in a very loud voice "why do you think you are entitled to move my chairs around!", taking the chair back to the table it came from, and grabbing the other chair. I said, "look, we came a long way to your place to enjoy ourselves, why can't we sit here"? She said "there is not enough room on that table for your drinks" and I said "no problem, we can deal with it". "No, you can't sit here" she said, "sit there", pointing to a six top way over to the right, out of the sunshine, not really within view of the brook, and went inside. Two of my party said "let's just leave", a couple at the next table was shaking their heads, and I followed her inside. A discussion ensued, where I asked her why we were having such a problem; we came a long way to enjoy her place... and she began raising her voice, yelling at me how she knew what good hospitality was about (???) and much more. I said something I regret. I went outside to retrieve my group and leave, and their first words were "why in the world was she screaming at you"? None of us had ever been treated like this (from the very first moment we arrived) and we were extremely disappointed. Apparently, the customer is not always right, and we were left not understanding how such behavior could be tolerated from an employee, or how such a thing could happen.

I was looking up things to do while we were in town for a wedding and found this distillery with a…read morefree tour! I reserved our spots online and checked us in when we arrived. We had a bit of time to browse the store before the tour started. The tour was about an hour and included a free tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and led us through the history of Virginia's oldest distillery. He was a bit hard to understand and talked VERY fast, which made it tough to absorb much of the info. However, for a free activity I enjoyed it. The best part of course was the tasting at the end. We were led through how to taste the spirits and given water and crackers as palate cleansers. We tried one of their gins, two bourbons, and the caramel bourbon cream liqueur. The bourbon cream was delicious and so smooth! I really liked the gin as well. We all ended up buying at least one bottle, so I'd say it was a success.

Visited Bowman Distillery and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The tour itself was a little on the longer side, but the guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the process. He took the time to explain everything in detail, which gave a great appreciation for how much goes into making their bourbon. After the tour, we had the opportunity to taste several of their bourbons, which was definitely a highlight. Each one had its own unique flavor profile, and it was a fun and engaging experience to compare them. Overall, a great stop if you enjoy bourbon and want to learn more about the craft. Just be prepared for a slightly longer tour, but it is worth it for the knowledge and tasting experience.

Great museum that was a historic tavern in Fredericksburg during colonial and early American times…read more One of a few stops we went to as part of the Historic Fredericksburg package.

Tony and I was enjoying tremendously all the old historic buildings and houses in Fredericksburg VA…read morethis past weekend. We visited quite a few and definitely will be coming back to the area in season and less Covid-19 active meanwhile we will continue you our version of social distancing by traveling during off season and viewing many from the sidewalk or the warmth of our car The Rising Sun Tavern has been around since the mid 1700s and many historic Nobel men have gathered under that roof Building is gorgeous and seems to be quite sound highly recommend you checking it out

My son had an amazing time at the 13-18 camp! There are so many outdoor activities and he really…read moreenjoyed hiking.

Shenandoah Springs is a camp, a retreat and a B&B. They have canoeing, swimming, fishing, horse…read moreback riding, hiking, chuck-wagon meals by a crackling fire and great home-cooking, all with a Christian world view. My nephews really enjoyed the camp and I have attended numerous events at Shenandoah Springs. You can expect a rustic, friendly, nurturing environment in a beautiful rural setting.