Thursday, April 7, 2011

Fredericksburg Downtown,Virgina, USA


History By Sjarifuddin Josuf adapted by Stanley Subari



Fredericksburg, as an independent city in Virginia state, located 79 km south of Washington DC, and 93 km north of the city Richmon. In the 2000 census, the city with a population of 19,279 souls, most of the population travel by private car, then buses, and trains to Richmond, Fairfax, Prince William County, and Arlington. Because it is situated slightly to the north, it has long been debated, whether to Fredericksburg, go to the north or not.



Fredericksburg city center, there are about 350 ancient buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, where visitors can go shopping or to restaurants and boutiques are spread across four blocks of "antique row" near a river. Center of this city where the meeting of two poles, between modern life, such as tours, wine, dinner, and shopping with a background of antique charm of American history.


Visitors are offered a unique shopping experience with antique items hidden in antique shops, perabort-home furnishings and accessories for home furnishings at low prices. Similarly, the jewelry that had various forms.
I think we return backwards when walking past times in places that formerly traversed by U.S. presidents (George Washington, James Madison, and James Monroe). Also, visitors can ride the train around the city accompanied by a guide who tells the history of this city.



Various dishes can also be encountered here, ranging from American cuisine, Italy, Mexico, and Greece. For Asian cuisine  not miss. If tired, visitors can relax and have a drink with a casual cafe in one row along the sidewalk.


For lodging, hotels Town Plaza Suites, Marriott Fredericksburg, Virginia, located also around this as an alternative place to sleep with a light price.


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