Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Camp Springs (Andrews Air Force Base), MD

AIRPORT - DCA. This historic home is known for its key role in the French and Indian War. British General Benjamin...

AIRPORT - DCA. This historic home is known for its key role in the French and Indian War. British General Benjamin Braddock used the building as his headquarters, meeting with colonial governors to discuss issues facing colonists and ideas about the war. The stately Georgian home, built by John Carlyle in 1752, is an excellent and well-preserved example of day-to-day life in 18th-century Virginia, showing the prosperity of the period. METRO: King Street

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - DCA. This shop was the local gathering place and pharmacy in Alexandria for 141 years before it had to close...

AIRPORT - DCA. This shop was the local gathering place and pharmacy in Alexandria for 141 years before it had to close its doors during the Depression. Today's visitors are treated to a rare glimpse into life of the 1800s, since the store still looks much the same as it did so many years ago. Examine various potions, tools, furnishings, and the medicinal herbs grown by pharmacist Edward Stabler, including sassafras and Virginia snakeroot. A unique sightseeing stop for those interested in history, medicine or science. METRO: King Street

Hours: Apr - Oct Sun-Mon 1pm-5pm; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Nov - Mar Wed-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - DCA. Take a 30-minute tour of the 1770 tavern for an accurate depiction of colonial life in Alexandria....

AIRPORT - DCA. Take a 30-minute tour of the 1770 tavern for an accurate depiction of colonial life in Alexandria. Gadsby's has been a town gathering place and watering hole for more than two centuries, and has hosted well-known locals ­ including former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ­ at its various parties, events and performances. Each room, including the ballroom, taproom, dining room and the bedrooms, has been meticulously restored to its original condition. The on-site restaurant is famous for historical re-enactments and entertainment. NB Tours start a quarter after the hour and a quarter before the hour. METRO: King Street, then Dash Bus

Hours: Nov - Mar Wed-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Apr - Oct Sun-Mon 1pm-5pm; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

This 18th-century church took on greater significance during the Revolutionary War, when it became the central meeting...

This 18th-century church took on greater significance during the Revolutionary War, when it became the central meeting place for various groups of patriots. Now the facility is primarily known as the site of George Washington's eulogy, and as the home of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution. METRO: None nearby

Hours: By Appointment

AIRPORT - DCA. This home is one of two on this historic corner that once belonged to Robert E. Lee and his family. One...

AIRPORT - DCA. This home is one of two on this historic corner that once belonged to Robert E. Lee and his family. One of the most aristocratic families of the period, they decorated in high style, and it is still evident in this home. Outside, find the Federal architecture popular in the late 1700s. Inside, the stately white clapboard structure is full of Victorian furnishings and also offers intriguing information about Lee's life. Don't miss the beautifully landscaped garden in the back. METRO: King Street

Hours: Wed-Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 1pm-3pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Payment Methods: Cash Only

AIRPORT - DCA. The local hero who became a national hero, George Washington, is memorialized with a stately statue in...

AIRPORT - DCA. The local hero who became a national hero, George Washington, is memorialized with a stately statue in front of this spire-topped building. Made of bronze and surrounded by columns, the statue is a fitting tribute to our first president, who was once a member of this lodge. Inside, visit the Replica Lodge Room to learn more about Washington's life, career and legacy, and head to the ninth-floor observatory for sweeping views of the DC skyline. METRO: King Street

Hours: Apr - Sep Mon-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm Oct - Mar Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - DCA. In the heat of the Civil War, Fort Ward was created to protect the nation's capital from Confederate...

AIRPORT - DCA. In the heat of the Civil War, Fort Ward was created to protect the nation's capital from Confederate troops. Still almost entirely in place, visitors can examine forts, batteries, the officer's hut, and a unique fort built out of earth. Take a self-guided tour, examine the collection of Civil War artifacts inside the museum, and then explore the surrounding 45-acres of city-maintained parkland. METRO: King Street, then the AT5 DASH bus

Hours: Museum Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm
Park Daily 9am-Sunset

AIRPORT - DCA. The groundbreaking architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed this beautiful yet functional home in 1940,...

AIRPORT - DCA. The groundbreaking architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed this beautiful yet functional home in 1940, using natural materials such as cypress and glass. The results are contemporary and magnificent. Don't miss the geometric stained glass that punctuates the walls. Inside, exhibits educate visitors about Wright's life and work.

Hours: Thu-Mon 10am-5pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express