Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park (National Military Park) · Restricted Access
- 80 ft
- Elevation
Inside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center are three rooms with exhibits about the Battle of Fredericksburg and its impact on the nation, a 22-minute park film, and an information desk where our staff can provide guidance on getting around as well as insight into the history of the battle.
Getting there
From I-95: Take Exit 130A from I-95, and drive east towards downtown Fredericksburg on VA Route 3 for approximately 2 miles. Turn left at the traffic light at the intersection with Lafayette Boulevard. The visitor center is about .5 mile ahead on the left.
38.29378, -77.46734 · 38°17'37.6"N 77°28'2.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 49 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.7 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center?
- No. Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Email FRSP_Info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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