Arlington National Cemetery/Arlington House : The impressive national burial group comprises 612 acres, many of which belonged to the estate of Robert E. Lee, whose family mansion still stands on the property. Those interred here include thousands of military veterans, the crew of the Challenger space shuttle and John F. Kennedy.Georgetown : Washington's oldest and best known neighborhood, Georgetown began as an Indian trading center during the 17th century and later became a colonial trading port. Georgetown is at its best along M Street NW, a shopping and dining mecca that runs the width of the neighborhood. Attractions include galleries, restaurants, international artists and shops.Monuments/White House : Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson and Vietnam Veterans Memorials are within two miles of the hotel. Open daily; free admission.Mount Vernon : George Washington's restored Georgian-style plantation house, service quarters and gardens open for self-guided tours. 16 miles south of DC via the George Washington Parkway; (703) 780-2000.Newseum : Conveniently located only two blocks from the Hotel, this 72,000 square-foot, $50-million, hi-tech, interactive museum is funded by The Freedom Forum and is dedicated to the past, present and future of news. - Open Wednesdays through Sundays; 10AM-5PM; Admission is free.Night Life - Kennedy Center : John F. Kennedy Center: A living memorial to the late president houses five theaters and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Opera and the American Film Institute. Open daily 10AM - 12AM. - Take the Foggy Bottom Metro Station located at New Hampshire Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway; (202) 467-4600.Old Town Alexandria : Founded in 1749, the Old Town brims with colonial history. The streets are lined with beautiful 18th century homes. Many of them are occupied by antique shops and boutiques. Dining establishments line King Street and blocks near the waterfront. - Ride the Metro Yellow line or Blue line to the King Street Station.Pentagon City Fashion Center : Macy's and Nordstroms anchor 100 shops. Clothing, electronics, books, toys and a food court. Open Monday through Saturday, 10AM - 9:30PM, Sundays, 11AM - 6PM. - Pentagon City Metro, 1100 South Hays Street, Arlington, Virginia; (703) 415-2400.Potomac Mills Outlet Mall : Some 200 manufacturers' outlets and discount stores offer designer and name brand merchandise. Monday through Saturday, 10AM - 9:30PM, Sundays, 11AM - 6PM. Shuttle service departs from Rosslyn Metro Station for a fee of $10 round trip - call (703) 551-1050 for scheduled departures. - Exit 156 off of I-95 south of Washington DC in Woodbridge, Virginia; -826-4557.Smithsonian Museum : The world's largest museum complex established 100 years ago. Includes 15 museums grouped around the National Mall and the DC Zoological Park on Connecticut Avenue NW. - (202) 357-2020.US Holocaust Museum : A permanent exhibit of artifacts, films, photographs and oral histories documenting the Nazi genocide. Established by a unanimous act of Congress. - (202) 432-7328.Area Map
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