Stop and Stay in Stafford, Va.

Positioned conveniently between the Richmond and Washington D.C. metro areas on the I-95 corridor, Stafford, Virginia is the ideal place to stop and explore. With access to both the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, as well as several parks with lakes, water enthusiasts and outdoor adventurists alike will find their calling here. Take advantage of the area’s art, culture, and history at the plentiful museums, galleries, and historic sites that Stafford has to offer.

Eat

…and drink! Stafford County has a growing crop of local breweries and wineries to tickle your taste buds. Try to visit each of Stafford County’s six breweries, each with a great variety of beers and unique atmosphere. For wine enthusiasts, Potomac Point Winery offers a charming setting and a range of wines to taste. The winery also hosts events and offers food pairings to enhance your wine tasting experience.

Play

No matter what your speed of adventure is, Stafford County has what you need. Slow it down and play a few rounds on one of the many golf and disc golf courses, or take a leisurely stroll through the Stafford Civil War Park to catch up on local American history. Government Island offers visitors a glimpse of architectural heritage, as it was the site where the White House and The Capitol acquired their stone, and exposed quarries can still be seen. Kayak fish the Potomac at Widewater State Park, or on Curtis Lake, Abel Lake, or Lake Mooney. Explore the diverse wetland habitats at Crow’s Nest Natural Preserve, with over 895 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands, and 2,310 acres of mature hardwood forest.

Stay

Choose how you spend your nights in Stafford. You can choose from more than 26 hotels in the county, or you can take to the woods at Aquia Pines Camp Resort for basic tent sites, cabins or RV hookup spots.

Pit Stop:

Right off of I-95 is Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park, where you can fish on the piers, and let the kids expend some energy in the large fields and playground!