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Thornburg
Skip Thornburg as a destination. Use it only as a quick I-95 stop for gas or a meal, or as a budget sleep base if you need to break a drive between Washington, DC and Richmond.
Thornburg is a small unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, centred on the I-95 exit 118. It has no major sights — the main draw is a historical marker for Mudd Tavern, where Stonewall Jackson died. Most travellers pass through in minutes. One night at the Best Western is fine if you need a cheap stop on the I-95 corridor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- RIC · DCA
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Thornburg911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thornburg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyThornburg is a safe, quiet highway exit area.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRIC Richmond International Airport (About 45 min south via I-95).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedStandard hotel room (Best Western), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedStandard hotel room (Best Western), a night, per roomUS$104
- High-end bedStandard hotel room (Best Western), a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RIC Richmond International Airport (About 45 min south via I-95) · DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (About 1 h north via I-95)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thornburg: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No public transport within Thornburg. I-95 and US-1 run through the area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fredericksburg
goDoor to door: About 20 min
I-95 north, about 15 min
Historic downtown with museums, shops and the Rappahannock riverfront.
Door to door: About 15 min
Route 208 west, about 10 min
Civil War battlefield and the Spotsylvania County visitor centre.
Richmond
goDoor to door: About 50 min
I-95 south, about 40 min
Virginia's capital with museums, the James River and a good food scene.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-95 Exit 118 area
Best Western and a few other chain hotels; nothing walkable.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard hotel room (Best Western)1 × 1 night × US$104 | US$104 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Meal at Poco Loco2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$184 per person per day, bed included | US$367 |
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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Hotel room (Best Western)Single or double, July 2024 rate | $104 (check) |
| Meal at Poco Loco | $10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I-95 traffic can back up for hours, especially northbound on Sunday afternoons and holiday weekends.
- No restaurants or shops within walking distance of the hotels.
- The Kalahari waterpark resort is expected to open in 2026 — check before planning a family trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-95 toll (no toll on this section): Free
Thornburg has no public transport. You need a car.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thornburg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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