Guidebook for Stafford
Entertainment & Activities
Over 21 seating area with food and adult beverages; reserve seats online. Upscale bowling alley attached.
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Paragon Village 12
51 Towne Centre BlvdOver 21 seating area with food and adult beverages; reserve seats online. Upscale bowling alley attached.
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayLess than an hour south; world-class roller coasters
Beautiful 9-hole course with alternate tees and pin placements for the back 9; range, putting and chipping green, PGA instruction, clubhouse restaurant; $20-29 for 18 holes with cart.
Aquia Harbour Golf Course
204 Bow CoveBeautiful 9-hole course with alternate tees and pin placements for the back 9; range, putting and chipping green, PGA instruction, clubhouse restaurant; $20-29 for 18 holes with cart.
Sightseeing
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Graduations, VRE and Amtrak station
Washington
Museums, national monuments, dining, entertainment
Dog-friendly (on leash) sightseeing of George Washington's estate
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Mount Vernon von George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyDog-friendly (on leash) sightseeing of George Washington's estate
Government Island is a historic 18th century quarry site that provided Aquia sandstone for the construction of the White House and U.S. Capitol building. Now a nature preserve with a beautiful trail.
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Government Island Park entrance
191 Coal Landing RdGovernment Island is a historic 18th century quarry site that provided Aquia sandstone for the construction of the White House and U.S. Capitol building. Now a nature preserve with a beautiful trail.
Stafford Civil War Park
400 Mt Hope Church RdCivil War Union Army campsite.
Food Scene
Bonefish Grill
1779 Carl D. Silver PkwyPhenomenal food
Kabob Corner of Stafford
1515 Stafford Market PlTake-out
A restaurant/lounge that honors the men and women who "strap on a sidearm or wear a uniform or badge" in service to this great country. Large collection of military memorabilia.
The Globe & Laurel Restaurant
3987 Richmond HighwayA restaurant/lounge that honors the men and women who "strap on a sidearm or wear a uniform or badge" in service to this great country. Large collection of military memorabilia.
Arts & Culture
Nationalmuseum des Marinekorps
1775 Jefferson Davis HwyWonderful history of the Marine Corps.
Fredericksburg
15 minutes south by car, historical district
Historical district, multitude of specialty restaurants and shopping
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Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King StHistorical district, multitude of specialty restaurants and shopping
Samples and full beers in the tasting room as well as fill growlers (64 oz bottles) to take home.
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Adventure Brewing Company
33 Perchwood DriveSamples and full beers in the tasting room as well as fill growlers (64 oz bottles) to take home.
Hartwood's wines include Chardonnay, Seyval, Rappahannock White, DeWeese White, Rappahannock Red, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Hartwood Winery
345 Hartwood RdHartwood's wines include Chardonnay, Seyval, Rappahannock White, DeWeese White, Rappahannock Red, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous winery, we are club members. Beautiful outdoor patio that is dog-friendly and delicious indoor/outdoor food service, in addition to tasting room.
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Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard
275 Decatur RdFabulous winery, we are club members. Beautiful outdoor patio that is dog-friendly and delicious indoor/outdoor food service, in addition to tasting room.
Local craft brewery within 2 miles of the front gate, fantastic beers, very eclectic and friendly group of people every time we go. They also fill growlers.
Wild Run Brewing Company
3071 Jefferson Davis HwyLocal craft brewery within 2 miles of the front gate, fantastic beers, very eclectic and friendly group of people every time we go. They also fill growlers.
Essentials
Shoppers
1505 Stafford Market Pl10% military discount every Monday.
Giant
317 Worth AveDeli, bakery, pharmacy, seafood and meat dept.
Phenomenal selection of organic foods, fresh sushi, food bars, pizza, wine extravaganza, gluten-free, etc.
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Wegmans
2281 Carl D. Silver PkwyPhenomenal selection of organic foods, fresh sushi, food bars, pizza, wine extravaganza, gluten-free, etc.
Costco Wholesale
3102 Plank RdNeed membership card; also Costco gas available.
Everything Else
FRESH/LIVE seafood on the D.C. waterfront - you can buy live Maryland blue-crabs and bring them home or have them steamed on-site. Great selection and good prices. Ask for Clarence!
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Captain White’s Seafood City
6308 Maine Ave SWFRESH/LIVE seafood on the D.C. waterfront - you can buy live Maryland blue-crabs and bring them home or have them steamed on-site. Great selection and good prices. Ask for Clarence!
IKEA
2901 Potomac Mills CirIf you've never been to an IKEA, it's a home furnishings smorgasbord!