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History, Recreation and Lots of LOVE in Spotsylvania and Lake Anna

Known as the Crossroads of the Civil War, modern-day Spotsylvania County boasts small-batch bourbon, craft beer and world-class recreation at the beautiful Lake Anna. There's a lot to LOVE in this Virginia destination including three LOVEworks! 

Day 1

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LOVEwork at A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Start your visit at the Spotsylvania Visitor Center where you'll see your first LOVEwork and find regional information on the historic sites and modern amenities in Spotsylvania County. Make sure to pick up your African American Heritage Trail brochure or download the app to uncover many lesser-known stories from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Then head out to explore battlefields, visit the Shannon Air Museum or do a free tour and tasting at A. Smith Bowman Distillery where the second LOVEwork resides.

Eat

  • Adventure Brewing South
  • Battlefield Country Store
  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge

Stay

  • Stevenson Ridge
  • Wilderness Presidential Resorts
  • Comfort Suites - Fredericksburg South

Play

  • Chancellorsville Battlefield
  • Lee's Hill Golf Course
  • Dominion Raceway

Day 2 and 3

LOVEwork at Lake Anna

LOVEwork at Lake Anna

Located in both Spotsylvania and Louisa Counties the beautiful Lake Anna boasts 200 miles of shoreline and over 13,000 surface acres of water! It is also one of the best places to fish for large mouth bass on the Eastern Seaboard. Spend a day or two savoring a Virginia vintage at the Lake Anna Winery, horse back riding, panning for gold at the Lake Anna State Park, enjoying a plethora of water sports at one of the many marinas, or posing with another picturesque LOVEwork!

Eat

  • Tavern on the Rail
  • Coyote Hole Ciderworks
  • Roma Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Stay

  • Dockside Realty Vacation Rentals
  • Lake Anna State Park Cabins
  • Christopher Run Campground

Play

  • Colchester Equines/Horse Back Riding
  • Lake Anna Outfitters
  • Lake Anna Marina

Check out our map of places where you can add more LOVE to your vacation. Be sure to share your pictures on social media by tagging @VisitVirginia using the hashtag #LOVEVA.

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