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Historic Old Town Alexandria, where the Weekend for Women Conference and Partner's Perspective Program will be held, offers a multitude of sites and activities for everyone's tastes. Hop on the free King Street Trolley and head down King Street all the way to the waterfront. A combination of early American heritage and cosmopolitan sophistication, Alexandria boasts a wide array of activities, ranging from boat cruises to fine dining, art galleries to boutique shopping. One of America's Top ArtPlaces 2013 and a powerhouse for the visual arts, Alexandria is home to the Torpedo Factory Art Center with over 80 artist studios and galleries, the Art League School, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association at the Athenaeum, and the Del Ray Artisans. For history buffs, Alexandria's historic sites have earned the prestigious honor of accreditation as a museum system by the American Alliance of Museums for their high quality and engaging programs. Combine these with award-winning restaurants and streets of boutiques, all within walking distance, and you'll find an extraordinary city tucked just beneath the nation's capital.
Right across from the hotel, you will find the King Street Metro Station, which provides convenient travel to Washington, DC to visit our nation's capital. A short 25-minute train ride puts you within walking distance of the historic National Mall. While you may drive into Washington, DC, it is recommended to use public transportation due to heavy traffic and limited parking. To learn more about the Washington Metro rail system, get fare information, and plan your site-seeing excursions, visit their website at: www.wmata.com. Many of the historic sites in Washington, DC are free of charge, although it is highly encouraged to check their websites for hours of operation, reservations or any additional fees.
Below is a listing of some of the iconic national sites you can visit during your stay in the Greater Washington, DC area:
Attraction | Distance from Conference Hotel |
Arlington National Cemetary | 7.0 miles |
Holocaust Museum | 8.0 miles |
Jefferson Memorial | 8.0 miles |
Lincoln Memorial | 8.0 miles |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial | 8.0 miles |
Mount Vernon: Home of George Washington | 11.0 miles |
National Archives | 8.0 miles |
Smithsonian Museum | 8.0 miles |
The Kennedy Center | 8.0 miles |
U.S. Capital | 9.5 miles |
Vietnam/Korean Memorials | 8.0 miles |
Washington Monument | 8.0 miles |
White House | 8.0 miles |
World War II Memorial | 8.0 miles |