Stafford is the county seat of Stafford County, Virginia.
Understand
Get in
Stafford County Offices are at Exit 140 just off I-95.
See
- Aquia Episcopal Church, 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 38.4646°, -77.4031°, +1 540 659-4007, office@aquiachurch.com. An active church built built in 1711. 2017-06-24
- Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve, 81 Raven Rd (located next to Widewater State Park), 38.3667°, -77.3333°, +1 804 786-7951. 2017-06-24
- Public Quarry, 191 Coal Landing Road (At Government Island), 38.4483°, -77.3833°, +1 540 658-4871. Old rock quarry for many early area landmarks. 2017-06-24
- Stafford Civil War Park, 400 Mt Hope Church Rd, 38.394555°, -77.402914°, +1 540 658-4864. Has a number of walking trails and picnic areas. 2017-06-24
Do
Buy
Eat
There are many decent restaurants in Stafford, as it serves as a center of sorts for the folks living in the rural surroundings.
- Athalia's Seafood and Southern Cuisine, 60 Susa Dr, +1 504 307-0520. Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-6PM. A simple, full-service restaurant, no doubt. But the kitchen turns out the best soul food you'll find for 50 miles. $8-15
- Kabob Corner, 1515 Stafford Market Pl, +1 504 288-8008. M-Th Su 11AM-10PM, Sa 11AM-11PM. 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. $6-13
Drink
Sleep
There are many highway motels, north of the town center at Exit 143.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Quantico Stafford, 2784 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 38.457865°, -77.405729°, +1 540 720-1299. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 2017-12-17
- Holiday Inn Express Quantico - Stafford, 15 Salisbury Dr, 38.467747°, -77.413351°, +1 540 659-3600, amal@lambaraahospitality.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 2017-12-17
Connect
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.