Pacific Combat Zone — Attraction in Fredericksburg

This was hands down one of our most favorite and memorable part of our weekend trip. I was looking for things to do while in town, and thought a reenactment seemed interesting. Not only was it a entertaining reenactment, but the program was also very educational. Hearing that there's an educational part would probably turn some people off, but don't be scared off. The display of uniforms, artillery, uniforms used and worn by both the American and Japanese side was eye opening. My husband's favorite part was the demonstration and firing of the "guns" used during the war. Everything was shown and done with purpose and very respectful of war time and the sacrifices that everyone had to endure during those times. One other part that I enjoyed was seeing the time period dress of what every branch of military, as well as women, wore at that time. Once the reenactment began it felt very intense, and when the flame thrower was demonstrated from hundreds of yards away, we could still feel the heat! It was actually quite emotional as well; seeing them hoist the flag like they did at the battle of Iwoa Jima. All service men and women in attendance, and who take part of the reenactment were also honored. When they played the star spangled banner I had to keep the tears back. If you have any doubts of going, don't listen to those doubts. Go, because not only is it educational, but it's entertaining, and it's done with the respect...

3 different parts to this museum all included in the $24.00 admission price. First at the old Nimitz hotel, some interesting things, this closes at 5pm. Up the road is the Pacific Combat Zone where you can see history of the old PT boats, this area closes at 3pm, there are several outdoor exhibits and memorials as well as a beautiful Japanese Tea Garden. But the most interesting of all these is in the back The National Museum of The Pacific War, also closes at 5. I would recommend to start there, or at least make sure you leave a large portion of your visit to this area. We spent 3 hours there before being told they were closing and we would need to leave, we could have spent a lot more time there. The people who sold us tickets told us about 2-3 hours for all 3 areas. We were disappointed to not have the opportunity to have seen the entire museum. But it is worth the price of admission if you plan...

This is an amazing museum that you would not expect to find in a small town like Fredericksburg. The combination of the Admiral Nimitz, Pacific war a museum, and the Pacific war zone are jewels in the hill country. The quality of the displays, volunteers and staff, and the surroundings are excellent. Your tickets are good for 48 hours so you have plenty of time to see everything at your own pace. Plan on spending at least 3 hours in the Pacific war museum, in a hour in the Admiral Nimitz museum, and at least in our in the Pacific war zone. The Pacific war zone as reenactments twice a month. Check the website for exact times, but this is well worth...