Aquia Harbour

City / town · Virginia

Aquia Harbour

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportDCA · 33 mi
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Overview

Aquia Harbour is in Stafford County, Virginia. It might be incorrect to call it a major tourist destination. If you happen to be here, however, you could take a gander at the 1755 Aquia Church, a National Historic Landmark. There is also a yacht harbor, a golf course, country club, horse stables, and 8 parks.

1 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Aquia Harbour

Aquia Church

Built by the Church of England in 1755, Aquia Church retains an active Episcopal congregation. It was designed on a relatively rare "Greek Cross plan", less common for colonial churches. Tours are offered M-F 8AM-4PM, bu…

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)

Jan: 2.9 in rain2.9"Jan: high 45°F, low 30°F45°30°JanFeb: 2.6 in rain2.6"Feb: high 48°F, low 32°F48°32°FebMar: 3.5 in rain3.5"Mar: high 56°F, low 39°F56°39°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 68°F, low 48°F68°48°AprMay: 3.9 in rain3.9"May: high 76°F, low 58°F76°58°MayJun: 4.2 in rain4.2"Jun: high 85°F, low 68°F85°68°JunJul: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jul: high 90°F, low 72°F90°72°JulAug: 3.3 in rain3.3"Aug: high 88°F, low 71°F88°71°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 81°F, low 64°F81°64°SepOct: 3.7 in rain3.7"Oct: high 69°F, low 52°F69°52°OctNov: 2.9 in rain2.9"Nov: high 58°F, low 42°F58°42°NovDec: 3.4 in rain3.4"Dec: high 49°F, low 34°F49°34°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions

Aquia Harbor is at Exit 143A next to I-95.

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    Get in

    Aquia Harbor is at Exit 143A next to I-95.

    See

    See Aquia Church

    Built by the Church of England in 1755, Aquia Church retains an active Episcopal congregation. It was designed on a relatively rare "Greek Cross plan", less common for colonial churches. Tours are offered M-F 8AM-4PM, but it is best to call ahead to arrange one, so they know you are coming.

    📍 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy (US-1)☎ +1 540 659-4007
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    Eat

    Eat El Gran Charro

    Mexican$

    Authentic, cheap Mexican in this little restaurant is actually a good reason to leave the highway for a bit, skipping the bland heart-destroying fast food chains.

    📍 2834 Jefferson Davis Hwy💲 $4-10☎ +1 540 720-7770
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    Sleep

    Stay Best Western

    A basic two diamond side-of-the-highway hotel.

    📍 2868 Jefferson Davis Hwy💲 $76.50 for a single or double room (rates as of January 2016)☎ +1 703 780-7234
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    Go next

    • Just north along I-95 is Quantico, with its excellent National Marine Corps Museum. Stafford is the next town south, of little interest, before reaching legitimately interesting Fredericksburg.

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