Fredericksburg, VA

An old money civil war town in Virginia nestled exactly one hour away from and directly between the nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., and the state's capital, Richmond, Virginia. Its motto: 'America's Most Historic City.' The boyhood home of George Washington, this town has everything from decadent downtown streets dating pre-Revolutionary War, and many Civil War battlefields around the area. It is consistently ranked among one of the most haunted cities in America. In the 21st century, Fredericksburg really saw an increase in population, commerce, and infrastructure. It is home to one of the largest outdoor malls in the United States, Central Park, as well as a mall and plenty of retail shopping. It is nestled right on Interstate 95. Many residents commute to Washington, D.C. daily, and real estate in the area has skyrocketed. It is slowly becoming and is formally considered part of the ever-expanding Northern Virginia region. It is the poster child for Suburban America, and every race, ethnicity, and type of person can be found here. Traffic is very, very bad - especially on weekends. There are plenty of outdoor activities and it is situated on the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, it is what you make of it.