Hotels in Alexandria

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to George Washington's Mount Vernon – just one of the landmarks located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Mount Vernon. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Mount Vernon has lots of other popular landmarks that you might want to see, such as White House.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to George Washington Masonic National Memorial – just one of the monuments in Taylor Run. Our travellers also love the museums and art galleries in the area – your sightseeing tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Alexandria has lots of other important landmarks that you might want to see, such as White House.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Market Square – just one of the monuments in Old Town Alexandria. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Alexandria has lots of other big landmarks that you might want to see, such as White House.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Fashion Center at Pentagon City in Pentagon City. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the monuments, art galleries and museums in the area? Splash some more cash at Pentagon Row.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Birchmere in Potomac West. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Signature Theatre, The Anthem, and Arena Stage are not far.

If museums are on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum in Eisenhower East. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Alexandria, you can easily walk to National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Alexandria, you can easily walk to Athenaeum or Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House – just one of the landmarks located 1.9 mi (3 km) from central Mount Vernon. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Mount Vernon has lots of other big landmarks that you might want to see, such as White House.