Fredericksburg Finds
The Bee’s Knees is your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Our most adored spaces, places, and treasures from around the towns of our five Nest Realty locations. Here’s our finds from Fredericksburg:
#1: State Fair
Who can say no to a State Fair? There’s something nostalgic about the carnival rides, flashing lights, and fried food. Located in Doswell, Virginia, 40 minutes south of Fredericksburg, the Virginia State Fair has something for everyone! The event spans nine days and showcases Virginia’s finest animals and agriculture, art exhibits, live music, carnival rides, blue ribbon competitions, and food… did we mention the food?!
#2: Blarney Stone
While you may not be able to kiss the actual Blarney Stone, you can visit the beloved Irish watering hole by the same name in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. Saddle up to the bar where brothers Graham and George will prepare you a hot toddy, Irish coffee, or the popular Blarney coffee—Irish whiskey, coffee, and white créme de cacao, topped with homemade whipped cream.
#3: Apothecary
Step through the tiny doors of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and you’re transported back in time. In 1761, this tiny building served as Hugh Mercer’s “Doctor of Physick & Apothecary,” where the most modern of medicines and practices were performed on the townspeople of Fredericksburg, Virginia. For five dollars you can tour the museum, inspecting the countless bottles of potions and wonderment. And for the truly daring, you can visit the back room where the leeches are kept. Yikes!
#4: Pharmacy
Said to be the oldest running soda fountain shop in America, Goolrick’s Pharmacy has been serving up sodas since 1912. The classic building has become an icon of downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, and continues to operate as a pharmacy and sandwich counter.
Ready to see our finds from other Nest Realty locations?! Click the links to see our favorites from Asheville, Charlottesville, New River Valley, and Wilmington!