15 days in Arlington & Alexandria Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Arlington National Cemetery and Savor Gettysburg Food Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Arlington: Gettysburg (Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, A&A Village Treasures, &more), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and Manassas National Battlefield Park (in Manassas). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take in nature's colorful creations at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, pause for some photo ops at Air Force Memorial, and buy something for everyone on your list at Village at Shirlington.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Arlington trip planning website.

Chennai, India to Arlington is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You'll gain 10.5 hours traveling from Chennai to Arlington due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chennai in December, expect Arlington to be cooler, temps between 12°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Alexandria.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and George Washington's Mount Vernon. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alexandria: Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center (in Fredericksburg), Richmond (Shockoe Bottom Clay & Maymont) and National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Old Town, examine the collection at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Basilica of Saint Mary, and view the masterpieces at Torpedo Factory Art Center.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Alexandria online trip itinerary maker.

Alexandria is very close to Arlington. In December, daily temperatures in Alexandria can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.