Washington DC - Nearby Virginia

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Directly across the river from the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery has a fascinating history. Its landmark is Arlington House, once the home of Robert E. Lee. Guided tours of the cemetery offered by Tourmobile Sightseeing make stops at the Kennedy gravesites, Tomb of the Unknowns and Arlington House. Visitors may also walk unescorted through the grounds, but private cars are not allowed.

A scenic drive down George Washington Memorial Parkway leads right into Old Town Alexandria. Stop into Christ Church and see Washington's personal pew, then head over to Gadsby's Tavern where George spent countless evenings merry making. King Street has wonderful shopping and restaurants and ends at the riverfront. Stop for a drink at the Chart House on the waterfront or wander through the Torpedo Factory, now an arts center.

Continuing south, the parkway ends, appropriately, at George Washington's home: Mount Vernon.

Several local companies offer guided tours, both traditional and offbeat. Old Town Trolley Tours and Tourmobile Sightseeing sell day or multi-day passes allowing visitors to get on and off at various locations throughout the city. The DC Ducks combine land and water tours in the same vehicle-you don't even have to get out of your seat! For something different, take a C&O Canal Barge ride or Bike the Sites. For an aerial view of the capital city, contact Capital Helicopters.

There is definitely no reason to be bored in Washington DC!







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Tourmobile Sightseeing


Tours with all-day reboarding
 1000 Ohio Dr SW
(Main Office)
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 554 5100
http://www.tourmobile.com/
Tourmobile Sightseeing
Torpedo Factory Art Center


Art galleries and studios
 105 North Union Street
Washington DC, VA 22314
+1 703 838 4565
http://www.torpedofactory.org/
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Arlington House/ Custis-Lee Mansion


A hilltop legacy
 Arlington National Cemetery
(between Lee and Sherman Drives)
Washington DC, VA 22211
+1 703 557 0613
http://www.nps.gov/arho/
Arlington House/ Custis-Lee Mansion
Arlington National Cemetery


Honoring Heroic Service
 West end of Memorial Bridge
Washington DC, VA 22211
+1 703 695 3250 / +1 703 697 2131
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/
Arlington National Cemetery
Old Town Alexandria


Cobblestones & Confederates
 South of Washington
Washington DC, VA
http://www.ci.alexandria.va.us/
Old Town Alexandria
Gadsby's Tavern Museum


Washington's favorite pub
 138 North Royal Street
Washington DC, VA 22314
+1 703 548 1288
http://www.gadsbystavern.org/
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Mount Vernon


George Washington's home
 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Washington DC, VA 22121
+1 703 780 2000
http://www.mountvernon.org/
Mount Vernon
Christ Church


Christ Church
 118 North Washington Street
Washington DC, VA 22314
+1 703 549 1450
http://www.historicchristchurch.org
Christ Church
Lincoln Memorial


An inspiring and symbolic landmark
 Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841
http://www.nps.gov/linc/
Lincoln Memorial
Old Town Trolley Tours


Considered DC's best tour
 50 Massachusetts Ave NE
(Union Station)
Washington DC 20002
+1 202 832 9800
http://www.historictours.com/Washington/Default.htm
Old Town Trolley Tours
DC Ducks


Unusual way to see DC
 50 Massachusetts Ave NE
(Union Station)
Washington DC 20002
+1 202 832 9800
http://www.dcducks.com/
DC Ducks
Bike the Sites


Active way to see DC
 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington DC 20004
+1 202 842 2453
http://www.bikethesites.com/
Bike the Sites
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