alongside us-1, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 2 miles from old town alexandria and 6 miles from mount vernon. there's also a 24-hour convenience store and a business center, as well as an indoor pool, a hot tub, a 24/7 fitness center and laundry facilities. modern suites have free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchenettes, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast buffet, an area shuttle and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Dulles International Airport 40 min
United States Capitol (19 min) Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours. National Mall (18 min) Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall. National Gallery of Art (19 min) Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden. Library of Congress (20 min) This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts. Lincoln Memorial (18 min) Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool. The White House (23 min) Landmark, historic home & office of the United States president, with tours for visitors. Thomas Jefferson Memorial (18 min) Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin. Smithsonian Institution Offices (17 min) Government-run, free-admission complex including 19 museums, 9 research/cultural centers & a zoo. George Washington's Mount Vernon (15 min) George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (18 min) Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (18 min) From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (19 min) Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers. Washington Monument (18 min) Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president. International Spy Museum (17 min) Interactive look at the history of espionage features more than 600 artifacts & devices used to spy. Arlington National Cemetery (22 min) Vast military cemetery featuring JFK’s eternal flame, Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknowns. |