Info For Visitors

About Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is a small town situated directly between Richmond and Washington, DC on the Rappahannock River, known to some as America’s Most Historical City, but also home to the University of Mary Washington, where Taylor and Juliette met as students. Fredericksburg’s charm can be found in its distinct colonial architecture, peaceful neighborhoods, and porch life. While you’re in town with us, we hope you have a chance to see some of what made Fredericksburg a great home to us for several years.

Directions to Hurkamp Park

    From Washington DC & points north

  • 1. Take I-95 South
    2. Exit 130-A toward Fredericksburg
    3. Merge onto Route 3 (Plank Rd.)
    4. Left on Bus. Route 3 (William St.)
    5. Hurkamp Park is about 1 mile on the right

    From Durham & points south

  • 1. Take I-85 North
    2. Merge onto I-95 North
    3. Exit 130-A toward Fredericksburg
    4. Merge onto Route 3 (Plank Rd.)
    5. Left on Bus. Route 3 (William St.)
    6. Hurkamp Park is about 1 mile on the right.

Where to Park:

There is free public parking on the corner of Sophia St. & George St. To get to this parking lot, continue on William St. past Hurkamp Park. Make a right at the last light before the bridge, onto Sophia St. The parking lot will be on your left. Between 4:30 and 5:00, a trolley will be picking up guests from this parking lot. Alternatively, you can take a pretty 5 minute walk from the parking lot to the ceremony site.

Accommodations

Special Rates Available for Gomez-Ball Wedding

  • Inn at the Olde Silk Mill
    1707 Princess Anne Street
    Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
    Phone: (540) 371-5666
    www.innattheoldesilkmill.com
  • Best Western
    2205 Plank Road
    Phone: (540) 371-5050

Places to eat

  • 2400 Diner (Not open Sundays)
    2400 Princess Anne Street
  • Allman’s Barbeque
    1299 Jeff Davis Hwy (Route 1)
  • Bangkok Garden (Vegetarian friendly)
    825 Caroline Street
  • Fortune Gourmet (Vegetarian friendly)
    923 Caroline Street
  • Sammy T’s (Vegetarian friendly)
    801 Caroline Street

Places to drink

  • Hyperion (Coffee)
    301 William Street
  • J. Brian’s Taproom
    200 Hanover Street

Places to visit

  • Carl’s Ice Cream
    2200 Princess Anne Street
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center
    1013 Lafayette Boulevard
  • Mary Washington Grave & Monument
    1500 Washington Avenue (Kenmore Park)
  • Mary Washington House
    1200 Charles Street
  • Rappahannock River
    3219 Fall Hill Ave
  • Riverby Books
    805 Caroline Street
  • UMW Campus
    1301 College Avenue

For more information

  • Mother of the Bride
    Ellen Gomez
    grannyel AT hotmail.com
  • Mother of the Groom
    Bonney Ball
    bonney1113 AT gmail.com