15 days in Arlington & Alexandria Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Arlington National Cemetery and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Arlington: Ox Hill Battlefield Park (in Chantilly), Gettysburg (Gettysburg Museum of History, Gettysburg National Military Park, &more) and National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (in Emmitsburg). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, steep yourself in history at Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial, take in the history at Manassas National Battlefield Park, and grab your bike and head to Mount Vernon Trail.

To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Arlington trip itinerary maker website.

Washington DC to Arlington is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a subway. In December, daytime highs in Arlington are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Alexandria.

Get a sense of the local culture at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and George Washington's Mount Vernon. Venture out of the city with trips to National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle), College Park Aviation Museum (in College Park) and Richmond (Shockoe Bottom Clay & Maymont). There's much more to do: visit Old Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Alexandria's Christ Church, pause for some photo ops at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, and get a taste of the local shopping with Torpedo Factory Art Center.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Alexandria day trip planning website.

Alexandria is very close to Arlington. In December, daily temperatures in Alexandria can reach 51°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.