Make Spotsylvania Your Spot
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Conveniently located off I-95 between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Spotsylvania County offers beautiful landscapes, exciting adventure, memorable museums and preserved historical sites, with numerous places to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect. We look forward to welcoming you!Â
Gear Up for Fun
Visit Spotsylvania for water and land adventures! With 200 miles of shoreline, picturesque Lake Anna is the spot for boating, watersports, and world-class fishing. Six marinas with private access offer boat rentals and fishing tournaments, while Lake Anna State Park has a public boat ramp access, public beach, and miles of hiking, horseback riding, and biking trails.
Dominion Raceway and Entertainment, a premier motorsports and entertainment venue, hosts NASCAR, SCCA, and Superkart races, along with amateur road course and street-racing events. Enjoy the Dominion Raceway experience from the tailgate areas, themed suites, or large grandstands.
In addition to the racing series, Dominion Raceway hosts other sporting events and driving experiences. Be part of the action throughout the year!
The Groove Music Hall, located on Dominion Raceway’s 36,000-square-foot complex, is the place to be for live music, as well as comedy shows and plays. A variety of ticket options are available, including hotel-and-dinner packages.
When you are looking to pick your own berries, pumpkins, or Christmas trees, enjoy the fresh air at family-owned Miller Farms Market. At Belvedere Plantation, there is fun for the entire family during the fall harvest festival season. Continue your outdoor adventure on an ATV with Battlefield Adventure Tours or on a guided trail ride at WRV Equestrian Center. When you want to fish or boat on a peaceful reservoir, head to Ni River and Hunting Run recreational areas. With 15 county parks, there is something for everyone in Spotsylvania, including a nationally recognized disc golf course at Loriella Park.
More fun awaits at Spotsylvania attractions such as FXBG Axes, Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym, Urban Air Adventure Park, and Wilderness Presidential Resort’s adventure park & ropes course.
Explore the Past
If you appreciate aviation, Shannon Air Museum features an impressive collection of rare aircraft and memorabilia. Train enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Rappahannock Railroad Museum, where you can visit two cabooses, a baggage car, and two museum buildings that feature a host of railroadiana, and operating model railroad layouts of various gauges.
John J. Wright Museum shares the history of education, culture, and civic life of Spotsylvania’s African American citizens and their contributions to the county. The African American Heritage Trail, Spotsylvania Museum and Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District also offer deep dives into local history.
The preserved battlegrounds of Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Chancellorsville are managed by the National Park Service, as well as private trusts. Visitors can explore them by foot or car, discover intriguing stories on wayside signage, and connect with park rangers and tour operators for an in-depth perspective. Â
Sip & Savor
On your own, as a couple, or with a group of friends or family, enjoy the flavors of Spotsylvania wines, brews, and spirits. With each spot unique, from a lush farm at Wilderness Run Vineyards to a firefighter-themed pub at Maltese Brewing, there are a multitude of opportunities to sample, sip, and gather in a relaxed atmosphere. If you enjoy award-winning spirits, be sure to visit the oldest distillery in Virginia, A. Smith Bowman, for their complimentary tour and tasting.
Spotsylvania has more than 100 restaurant choices to satisfy any craving. With many of the eateries locally owned, you will find options such as indulgent Italian dishes and desserts at Basilico and Itavie, stacked sandwiches and photograph-worthy ice cream creations at The Battlefield Country Store, award-winning street tacos at La Tingeria, and hearty fish & chips and delicious burgers in inviting atmospheres at Park Lane Tavern and Harry’s Alehouse. Whether you desire the cuisine of New Orleans or the flavors from the Himalayas, you’ll find the perfect bite in Spotsylvania.
Stay Awhile
Spotsylvania offers several unique lodging opportunities for your ideal getaway!
If you love antique cottages and beautiful scenery, don’t miss the opportunity to stay at Stevenson Ridge, a premier locally owned lodging and special events facility. Stroll on their wooded paths, fish in their on-site pond, and tour their preserved Civil War trenches. Relax by a warm fireplace or wile away a pleasant evening on a front-porch rocking chair.
Wilderness Presidential Resort is a 600-acre adventure destination with lakeside camp cabins, presidential log cabins, affordable camping cabins, and RV and tent sites. The property features many year-round and seasonal activities and has a heated indoor swimming pool, pickleball courts, synthetic ice-skating rink, mini-golf and disc golf courses, an adventure park, and an escape room.
Lake Anna State Park has a beach on one of Virginia’s most popular lakes, an accessible fishing pond, a bathhouse-concessions complex, and a boat launch. Overnight visitors can choose from camping cabins, yurts, two-bedroom cabins, six-bedroom lodges, and a campground that offers sites with and without electric hookups. Other campgrounds where you can unplug are sprinkled throughout the county, including Fredericksburg/Washington DC South KOA, Duke’s Creek Marina, and Rocky Branch Marina & Campground.
Spotsylvania bed and breakfasts offer warm hospitality and create the perfect setting for a romantic escape, wedding, family reunion, or group retreat. Brodie Farm Bed & Breakfast is the place for a relaxing stay on a historic working farm. Ni River Manor is a country getaway on eight acres, great for families and friends vacationing together.
Spotsylvania has more than 20 hotels and motels for convenient stays near I-95, the battlefields, and local recreation. Tru by Hilton Thornburg is within walking distance of Dominion Raceway and The Groove Music Hall. Residence Inn by Marriott is just steps away from Spotsylvania Towne Centre, where you can enjoy EVO Entertainment, Rush Hour Live Escape Games, and X-Golf, as well as numerous shops and a variety of delicious restaurants, including Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.
To plan your perfect itinerary, come see us at Spotsylvania Visitors Center or go to VisitSpotsy.com.
