Best Tourist Attractions of Virginia & Things to Do

Whether you are looking for things to do with children in Virginia or simply the best area tourist attractions, we can point you toward many exciting and educational places to go near the Washington Suites Alexandria hotel in Virginia. Visit Alexandria’s history museum, The Lyceum, and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, one of the most unique attractions in Virginia. Take an informative and eye-opening tour of the Torpedo Factory Art Center or the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. Experience Alexandria’s history with Colonial Tours or Footsteps to the Past… the options for entertainment and enjoyment in this exciting area are numerous.

Old Town Alexandria
Malls Near Alexandria
Museums Near Alexandria

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Address:

101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301

Phone:

703-683-2007

Fax:

703-519-9270
www.gwmemorial.org

Old Town Alexandria

Mount Vernon - Home of George Washington
Address:
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon,VA 22121

Phone:
703-780-2000
www.mountvernon.org

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Address:
105 N. Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:
703-838-4565
www.torpedofactory.org
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Address:
105-107 S. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:
703-838-3852

Fax:
703-838-3837
www.apothecarymuseum.org
The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum

Address:
201 S. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:
703-838-4994

Fax:
703-838-4997
www.alexandriahistory.org
Carlyle House

Address:
121 N. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:
703-549-2997

Fax:
703-549-5738
www.carlylehouse.org
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

Phone:
221 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:
703-838-5005
www.visitalexandriava.com
Potomac Riverboat Company

Phone:
703-684-0580

Fax:
703-548-9001
www.potomacriverboatco.com
Alexandria Colonial Tours

Phone:
703-519-1749

Fax:
703-579-1937
www.alexcolonialtours.com
Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past

Phone:
703-683-3451

Fax:
703-549-5752
www.footstepstothepast.com
Gunston Hall Plantation- Home of George Mason
Address:
10709 Gunston Road Mason Neck, VA 22079

Phone:
703-550-9220
www.gunstonhall.org

Malls

Landmark Mall

Address:
5801 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304
Over 100 stores including Macy's, Sears, and Lord and Taylor. Located on 3 blocks from the hotel. Free Shuttle from the hotel to the mall.
www.landmarkmall.com
Springfield Mall

Address:
6500 Springfield Mall Springfield, VA 22150
Located 3 miles south just off I-95. Also accessible via the Blue Line Metro. Over 150 stores including Macy's, Target and JCPenney
www.springfieldmall.com
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

Address:
1100 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202
Conveniently located 5 miles north just off I-395. Also accessible via the Blue Line Metro.
Over 170 stores including Macy's Nordstrom's, Apple, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, J. Crew Sony Style and More.
www.fashioncentrepentagon.com
Tysons Corner Center

Address
: 1961 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102
Located just 15 minutes west of the hotel on I-495.
Over 300 stores including L.L. Bean, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom's, Macy's, Lord and Taylor, Apple, Sony Style, White House/Black Market, Washington Redskins Official Store, Ann Taylor, Coach and More.
www.shoptysons.com [Top]

Smithsonian Museums

Air and Space Museum on the National Mall
This Smithsonian museum has hundreds of original and historic artifacts on display in 22 exhibition galleries. In addition the museum has an IMAX theater, flight simulators, a museum shop and a food court on site.
www.nasm.si.edu
Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center - The National Air and Space Museum
Located in Chantilly, Virginia this Smithsonian museum houses some of the larger aviation exhibits and artifacts. At the Center you can see the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the Gemini VII space Capsule, a Redstone rocket and more. The Center also hosts an IMAX theater, flight simulators, a museum store and an observation tower in which to watch aircraft at Dulles International Airport. This museum is worth the trip.
www.nasm.si.edu
National Museum of Natural History
Located on the National Mall, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History houses many natural wonders from the Hope Diamond, to dinosaur fossils, to an full size African Elephant to the Sant Ocean Hall and everything in between. A favorite museum of the young and young at heart.
www.mnh.si.edu
American History
Located on the Mall next to the National Museum of Natural History, this Smithsonian Museum houses all that is Americana. From artifacts from popular culture such as Evel Knievel's Harley-Davidson to a Kermit the Frog puppet to Politics to Art to Photography and much more, this newly remodeled museum is a must visit on your trip to Washington, DC.
www.americanhistory.si.edu
National Museum of the American Indian
The Smithsonian's newest museum is a stunning architectural achievement. Inside the walls of this museum are housed equally impressive artifacts from the Native American Culture. The museum houses one of the most extensive collections of Native American arts and artifacts in the world.
www.nmai.si.edu
National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum
Sharing the same newly remodeled building, these two museums celebrate history through art. The National Portrait Gallery is the only museum of its kind in the United States to combine aspects of American History, biography and art. The American Art Museum house works of art from famous American artists ranging from John Singleton Copley to Gilbert Stuart to George Catlin to Albert Bierstadt to Mary Cassatt to Kenneth Noland and Jennifer Bartlett. Two wonderful museums in one impressive location.
www.americanart.si.edu
www.npg.si.edu
National Zoo
More than 400 animal species in 163 acres, the National Zoo located in Rock Creek Park is a world renowned zoological park. From the zoos famous giant pandas to the elephants and every sized animal in between, the zoo is a must visit in Washington, DC. Open year round with no admission fee - FREE.
www.nationalzoo.si.edu
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
FDR Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
World War II memorial
Korean War Memorial
Washington Monument
International Spy Museum
One of the few attractions in town with an admission fee, the International Spy Museum is worth the price of admission. Are you interested in espionage? Do you love spy novels or spy movies? Does the clandestine life intrigue you? Learn about real life spies from the beginning of time to modern spies. Get an up close look at the tools of the trade. Watch stunning documentaries on the world of spying and it implications for the world. One of the most unique museums in the city!
www.spymuseum.org
Newseum
White House
US Capitol
Supreme Court
National Archives
Union Station
Georgetown University
George Washington University [Top]

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Best Tourist Attractions of Virginia & Things to Do

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

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Torpedo Factory Art Center

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The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum

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Carlyle House

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Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

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Potomac Riverboat Company

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Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past

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Malls

Landmark Mall

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Springfield Mall

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The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

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Tysons Corner Center

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Smithsonian Museums

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