City Sites
Stafford County
Law Enforcement
Sheriff’s Office dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by maintaining order, protecting life and property, and reducing the fear of crime.
Stafford County Administration Office is responsible for the overall administration of the county government.
Stafford County Attorney provides the Board of Supervisors, its agencies and commissions, the County Administrator, his staff and departments, and the constitutional offices professional and timely legal representation and advice
Stafford County Courts and Legal Services
Stafford County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency services The mission of the Department is preservation of the lives and property of the citizens of Stafford County through the provision of efficient and effective education, prevention, suppression and rescue services.
Stafford County Office of the Treasurer
Hospitals
Mary Washington Hospital This 412-bed, acute-care medical center is home to many of our most important services, like cardiovascular care, surgical services, radiology services, diagnostic tests, and emergency care.
Potomac Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff, and state-of-the-art technology required to uphold our mission.
Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library The collections of the main branch and the North Stafford Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library include over 200,000 volumes of books, magazines, records, video and audio cassettes and other materials.
Newspapers
Free Lance Star
The Potomac News
The Richmond Times Dispatch
The Washington Post
Stafford Sun
Parks
Department of Parks and Recreation
Hope Springs Marina is a full-service marina located on a protected section of beautiful Aquia Creek, offering 180 deep water slips, 4 deep paved ramps and 700 feet of sandy beach just minutes from the Potomac River.
Lake Curtis is a 91-acre, Department-owned lake in Stafford County. The lake has an abundance of standing timber, providing fish with “structure.” It is on the boundary of Curtis Memorial Park, a facility that has tennis courts, a swimming pool, a golf course, grills, and picnic tables. Several new fishing pier “bulkheads” were recently added adjacent to the Department’s parking lot.
Transportation
Stafford Regional Airport Designed to maximize the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, the Stafford Regional Airport facility includes a 5000-foot by 100-foot instrument runway with full parallel taxiways, Jet-A and Av-Gas fuel storage facilities, and 25 acres of paved aircraft parking aprons.
Amtrak Trains
Commuter Connections is a regional network of transportation organizations coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C. The VRE Operations Board, consisting of seven commissioners – three each from NVTC and PRTC and the Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), oversees all operating aspects of the Virginia Railway Express.
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission
Entertainment
Aquia Harbour Yacht Club is a recreational boating group that strives to promote safe boating practices through education for its members and the community. Established in 1975, the club has strived to meet its mandate of boating safety, education, the environment and fun.
Hartwood Winery
Potomac Point Winery
The Gari Melchers Estate & Memorial Gallery is the former residence of the American figure painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The museum consists of the artist’s home, studio and gardens.
Aquia Church Built between 1751 and 1757 in the shape of the Greek Cross, Aquia Episcopal Church is considered one of the most significant colonial churches in America. It is noted for its three-tiered pulpit and Aquia stone trim. It served as a parish church, established by the colonial government and was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War.
Historic Kenmore and Washington’s Ferry Farm Tours at George Washington’s Ferry Farm are self-guided. You may spend as much time on the grounds and in the visitor’s center as you like during our open hours.
Riverside Center Dinner Theater & Conference Facility
Cavalier Family Skating Center Roller skating and blading on a maple wood surface – fund for all ages. Skate rentals, pro shop, snack bar, party rooms, and video arcade available. Special large group reservations welcome.