The City of Dumfries, VA
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The city of Dumfries is located in the state of Virginia in Prince William County and has a population of 4,954 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Dumfries is Washington, approximately 31 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Dumfries, including Food Lion, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Happy Eatery and China 1. For a larger selection of Dumfries restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Dumfries Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Smallwood State Park, Forest Greens Golf Club, Ospreys Golf Club at Belmont Bay The, National Museum of the Marine Corps and Weems-Botts Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Dumfries please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near Dumfries:
- College Park Airport (CGS)
- Manassas Regional Airport (MNZ)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
Dumfries, Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Dumfries
In the month of December, Dumfries experiences an average high temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 31 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.17 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Dumfries with daytime temperatures averaging 84 degrees in the summer, and 46 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Dumfries to receive an average of 3.08 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.7 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as -100 degrees in the summer and as low as degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Dumfries should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 47.
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Dumfries, Virginia Attractions
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Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course - Ashburn, The Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Loudoun County Virginia. Built in 1994, this Ashburn course designed by Hank Gordon is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-327-3403. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 42180 Ryan Rd, Ashburn, VA 20148
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Brookside Gardens - , Wheaton, Brookside Gardens are public gardens located within Wheaton Regional Park, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland. The gardens themselves are open daily without charge. However, certain annual events there are held that may charge a nominal fee.
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Bull Run Golf Club - Haymarket, The Bull Run Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Prince William County Virginia. Built in 1998, this Haymarket course designed by Rick Jacobson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-753-7777. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 3520 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA 20169
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Burke Lake Golf Center - Fairfax Station, The Burke Lake Golf Center is an 18 hole public golf course in Fairfax County Virginia. Built in 1970, this Fairfax Station course designed by Leon Howard & Dave Bennett is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-323-1641. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
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Cameron Hills Golf Links - King George, The Cameron Hills Golf Links is an 18 hole public golf course in King George County Virginia. Built in 1993, this King George course designed by Bill Jones is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 540-775-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 14140 Salem Church Rd, King George, VA 22485
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Carlyle House - Alexandria, Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751-53. It is situated in the city’s Old Town on North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
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Charles Sumner School - Washington, The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the prominent abolitionist and United States Senator Charles Sumner, the school became the first teachers college for black citizens in the city and the headquarters of its segregated school system for African American students. It currently houses a small museum, a research room, art exhibits, and the archives of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
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Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, Chatham Manor is the Georgian-style home built between 1768 and 1771 by William Fitzhugh on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg, . It was for more than a century the center of a large, thriving plantation. Flanking the main house were dozens of supporting structures: a dairy, ice house, barns, stables. Down on the river were fish traps. The 1,280-acre estate included an orchard, mill, and a race track where Fitzhugh's horses vied with those of other planters for prize money.
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Christian Heurich Mansion - Washington, Heurich House, which is also referred to as the Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
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Clara Barton National Historic Site - , Glen Echo, The Clara Barton National Historic Site, which includes the Clara Barton House, was established in 1974 to interpret the life of Clara Barton, an American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian who was the founder of the American Red Cross. The site is located 2 miles northwest of Washington D.C. in Glen Echo, Maryland.
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Dumfries, Virginia Hotels
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Dumfries, Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Dumfries Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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Dumfries Articles
Published September 6, 2011
Charming Fredericksburg Virginia is a friendly town to visit that fits the bill for American history buffs, scenery lovers, and shopping enthusiasts.
Published December 9, 2010
There museums and attractions galore to take the kids in the DC area from the International Spy Museum to the historical the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Published December 9, 2010
The Smithsonian in Washington DC is the world's single largest museum complex, with nineteen museums, the zoo, and a variety of research facilities under its umbrella.
