Overview
Stafford is the county seat of Stafford County, Virginia.
4 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Stafford
Aquia Episcopal Church
An active church built built in 1711.
Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Public Quarry
Old rock quarry for many early area landmarks.
Stafford Civil War Park
Has a number of walking trails and picnic areas.
Plan your trip
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.)
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 — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
Stafford County Offices are at Exit 140 just off I-95.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Aquia Episcopal Church, Public Quarry
- Lunch Kabob Corner
- Afternoon Stafford Civil War Park, Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are many decent restaurants in Stafford, as it serves as a center of sorts for the folks living in the rural surroundings.
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Get in
Stafford County Offices are at Exit 140 just off I-95.
See
Eat
There are many decent restaurants in Stafford, as it serves as a center of sorts for the folks living in the rural surroundings.
Eat Kabob Corner
A simple kabob place (Afghan), that's just really good. Table seating, but plenty of take out business. The kabobs are great, but so are the veggie specialties.
Sleep
There are many highway motels, north of the town center at Exit 143.
Go next
- Fredericksburg is a popular tourist destination, and a short drive down I-95.
- If you are crazy for colonial churches, head north to Aquia Harbor.
- Just north of Aquia Harbor is Quantico, which has the fabulous National Marine Corps Museum.
Nearby
Spotsylvania
City / town · 7 listings · 0 mi away
Aquia Harbour
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Fredericksburg
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Quantico
City / town · 3 listings · 9 mi away
Triangle
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Woodbridge
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Thornburg
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Lorton
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