Fairfax VA Landmarks & Monuments
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ACourtyard Washington Convention Center
- 900 F St nw
Washington, DC 20004 - +1 800 368 9000
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Washington, Washington DC (15.9 miles from Fairfax)
- Everything works as it should; the staff are first class, from top to bottom. more on TripAdvisor
- This is a quality, clean, family-friendly hotel. Our stay was for a single dad with two boys aged 10 and 14. We enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub after all the walking to museums, monuments, etc. The staff was ... more on MyTravelGuide
Courtyard Washington Convention Center
900 F St nwWashington, DC 20004
BLibrary of Congress
- 101 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003 - 2027075000
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Washington, Washington DC (17.2 miles from Fairfax)
- I was surprised by how much I enjoyed my visit to the Library of Congress! A must-see for American history and book lovers alike. It's like a museum tribute ... more on Yelp
- We were first time visitors and walked for about 2 hours in the July summer heat. We were getting weary and found ourselves having to wait for another metal detector. I had nothing in my purse by my wallet. We got in and the coolness was refreshing. We collected ourselves and started to look at s... more on TripAdvisor
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
CGeorgetown Station Post Office
- 1215 31st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007-3423
- Overview This post office warrants special attention due to the rather monumental building in which it is housed. Originally built as a customs house, it is made of sturdy granite and has two sets of shallow steps, also granite, leading up to its oversized doors. The inside is majestic and still functions... more on Yahoo! Travel
Georgetown Station Post Office
1215 31st Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20007-3423
DMarine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising
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- Rosslyn
Virginia - +1 703 289 2500
- Overview Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and is dedicated to all Marines ... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview The Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial, honors the Marines who have died defending the United States since 1775. The Iwo Jima Memorial is located near Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The 32-f... more on Dc.about.com
Marine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising
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EGeorge Washington Masonic Memorial
- 101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22301 - +1 703 683 2007
- Overview Dedicated to the memory of George Washington, the memorial was erected by the Masons (of which Washington was a member) on May 12, 1932. The structure stands 333 feet tall and symbolizes the Masonic fraternity's faith in the principles of civil and religious liberty. Built like a citadel with a h... more on Weather.com
- Overview Alexandria, like Washington, has no tall buildings, so the spire of this memorial dominates the surroundings. The building fronts King and Duke streets, Alexandria's major east-west arteries; from the ninth-floor observation deck you get a spectacular view of Alexandria, with Washington in the di... more on Fodor's
George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan DriveAlexandria, Virginia 22301
FAir Force Memorial
- 1 Air Force Memorial Dr
Arlington,VA,22204 - 7039790674
- I have not visited the site itself, but I love seeing the memorial as I drive down 395 and other ... more on Yelp
- Ok- so at first we were a little disappointed to find out that there would be no huge airplane atop these 270 feet spires, but the finished memorial (Opened ... more on Yelp
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DrArlington,VA,22204
GPotomac Riverboat Company
- 205 The Strand
Alexandria, VA 22314 - +1 703 548 9000
- Overview Washington DC’s oldest riverboat company offers you private boat tours. Our chartered cruises provide a unique and memorable event suitable for any of life’s important events. From five great private party boats on the Potomac River, you ... more on Potomacriverboatco.com
- We took a family trip and rode these boats. We took one from Old Towne Alexandria to Georgetown. Once we arrived, we went shopping and had lunch. Later, we rode another on of Potomac Riverboat Company's boats back to Alexandria. It was a great trip - it was also narrated, which was a big plus. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Potomac Riverboat Company
205 The StrandAlexandria, VA 22314
HVietnam Veterans Memorial
- Henry Bacon Drive NW and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20242-0001 - +1 202 634 1568
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Washington, Washington DC (14.1 miles from Fairfax)
- Would highly recommend folks include this, as well as the adjoining memorials, in their tour of the Nation's capital. This place helps to put your life in perspective and provides an appreciation for those who live their lives ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- You cannot begin to realize how big the wall is until you have seen it in person. What got me was the 'phonebook' type looking directory which helped ... more on Yelp
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Henry Bacon Drive NW and Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20242-0001
IGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
- George Washington Memorial Pkwy
McLean,VA,22101 - 7032892500
- When I drive along the GW Parkway, I'm reminded why I love living in DC. I'm tempted to subtract a star for the incredibly poor road signs (whoever though ... more on Yelp
- I love the GW Parkway! Its such a beautiful drive. As Dee said, it makes you thankful to live in this area where you can enjoy the culture of the ... more on Yelp
George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial PkwyMcLean,VA,22101
JLincoln Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd st NW
Washington, DC 20242-0001 - +1 202 426 6841
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Washington, Washington DC (14.1 miles from Fairfax)
- Not only is this monument awesome in size, but if you spend a little time there, you can get a sense of an awesome spirit of patriotism there. If you read the etchings on the walls, you can get a sense of the magnitude of this President's ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- I stood amazed @ the size of the monument. Seeing it on TV or film is one thing, but the magnitude of it was amazing. The words on the walls changed my life forever. The struggle and the faith ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd st NWWashington, DC 20242-0001
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