You couldn’t pick a better location! Celebrate is just minutes away from shopping, dining, and recreational areas. Tour historic Fredericksburg, or spend the afternoon browsing at Spotsylvania Mall and Central Park. The Blue Ridge Mountains are a short drive to the west. And Washington, DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and the Virginia/Maryland beaches are also within driving distance. It’s all here for you.

Shopping

Residents can enjoy the convenience of a major grocery store, as well as customary retail service stores, located less than two miles from the entrance to Celebrate.  Many national retailers are also located along the Route 17 corridor, making your shopping both pleasant and convenient. In addition, the Spotsylvania Mall and Central Park, one of the largest commercial shopping centers on the East Coast, is located just one exit south on Interstate 95. Or, enjoy the quaint shopping and dining experiences that Old Town Fredericksburg has to offer.

Recreation

Fredericksburg's history is legendary. You can visit George Washington's boyhood home, a 40-block historic district with beautifully restored homes, as well as the nation's largest concentration of Civil War battlefields, including Wilderness, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. In addition, the Potomac and scenic Rappahannock Rivers flow nearby and the Blue Ridge Mountains are a short drive to the west. Washington DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and the Virginia/Maryland beaches are also within driving distance. For golfers, there are several championship courses nearby including the new Cannon Ridge golf course which is the largest public golf course north of Pinehurst, NC.

Medical

Mary Washington Hospital, a 412 bed regional acute care hospital, is located approximately five miles away in Fredericksburg. Also close to DW Celebrate is the Stafford Hospital, which is 12.5 miles away, and the various military hospitals conveniently located in the DC Metro area.

Culture / Entertainment

Because of Celebrate’s prime location you’ll have access to historic areas, sight-seeing, shopping, dining, nature areas, golf, local college and area events, concerts, trips, clubs, planned community outings, and much, much more. Not to mention all that the nation’s capital has to offer in the way of museums, theaters, and exquisite dining.

Transportation

VRE Commuter rail service is available between Fredericksburg and Washington, DC.

Schools

For your continuing education, The University of Mary Washington Center for Graduate and Professional Studies is 1/2 mile west of Celebrate in Virginia. The University also has an Elder Study and Lecture Series program to further peak your interests.

Utilities

The following providers can be contacted for utilities service:

• Columbia Gas of Virginia for gas
• Cox Communications for TV and High-Speed Internet (1-800-957-7250)
• Dominion Virginia Power for electricity
• Stafford County Utilities for electricity
• Verizon for telephone