Recommended Itineraries

Browse our recommended Spotsylvania itineraries to help make the most of your County excursions.

Itinerary 1 - Civil War History

Chancellorsville Day 1 - Civil War Trails site with walking trails and interpretive markers
Chancellorsville Visitor Center - Watch a movie about the Civil War's impact to the area, meet NPS Historian and learn about "Stonewall" Jackson’s Wounding
Flank Attack Site - Drive to the site where the Confederate troops gathered before making the Flank attack on Howards Corps
Spotsylvania Museum - Learn the history of the County starting with the early Native Americans to the formation of Spotsylvania County with Alexander Spotswood through the Civil War. A great starting point before going to the Spotsylvania Battlefields
Spotsylvania Visitor Center - Get maps, souvenirs, and friendly advice for your trip located at Southpoint Parkway
Stonewall Jackson Shrine - Located at Guinea Station, a National Park Service site
Slaughter Pen Farm - Part of the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Federals were pinned down here while the battle of Sunken Road was happening a few miles away

Anna Point Marina - Dockside Realty for Lake Anna 101 Class and boat tour
Battlefield Adventure Tours - Ride on 4x4 ATV's and be immersed in the rich history of the beautiful 175-acre working farm, Bonnyside, where the 1781 Brewing Company and Wilderness Run Vineyards also reside.
John J. Wright Museum and Cultural Center - Starting point for the African American Heritage Trail and home to the museum that tells about history from Civil War to Civil Rights
Lake Anna State Park - Visitor Center, Beach, Cabins, Boat Launch, picnic area
Lake Anna Winery- Located just 3 miles from the Lake, tours and tastings
Mattaponi Winery - Visit the Trading Post for a tasting of these unique wines
Rent a watercraft - Check out the marinas or Lake Anna Rental places for all watercraft needs from pontoon boats to wakeboards
Spotsylvania Courthouse Walking Tour - Download the app and tour the Confederate Cemetery, Civil War Trail sites and historic building
Spotsylvania Museum - Learn the history of the County from Alexander Spotswood to Civil War, a great starting point before going to the Spotsylvania Battlefields

A. Smith Bowman Distillery - Tours daily of the distillery
Belvedere Plantation - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Zip Lines and much more for your Fall enjoyment
Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association Field - Tournaments and practice going on year-round
Lee Drive to Mede’s Pyramid - Overlooking the train tracks and Slaughter Pen, see where Mede almost overtook "Stonewall" Jackson
Lee’s Hill Golf Course - Call for a Tee time on this challenging course
New Post Golf Range - If you just want to hit a bucket of balls
Rappahannock Rail Road Museum - Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon you can tour the rail cars and possibly get a ride on the little yellow train
Shannon Air Museum - See one of the rarest collections of aircraft and aviation artifacts in the world, discover famous aviators, and learn about the founding of one of the first major airlines. Fly in, drive or walk to experience it all.

Chancellorsville Visitor Center - Twenty minute movie and museum that chronicles the four battles of the Civil War fought in the area
Ellwood - Country home built in the 1770’s and owned by the same people who owned Chatham, staffed and maintained by Friends of Wilderness Battlefield for the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Miller Farms Market - Fresh produce, meats and dairy products as well as crafts and ice cream
Penny Lanes and Movie Theater - Lunch at Penny Lanes while bowling then plan to take in a move at Paragon Theater, located at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Spotsylvania Visitor Center - Get help planning your day at the Southpoint Visitor Center