USA Links
Having visited only a small part of the USA, Virginia, DC and Maryland, these are some of the fun places to go, museums to visit and places to eat. It’s a big country so might take a while to get round it all. See the fun things to do in Virginia, explore Alexandria’s Old Town; enjoy the capital city, Washington DC; and don’t ignore Baltimore.
Alexandria, VA
Discover the wonders Alexandria, Virginia. With a backdrop of historic charm nestled in contemporary flair, enjoy a memorable experience in this unique city. From award-winning restaurants and fashionable boutiques to events and one-of-a-kind attractions. Visit to shop, dine and celebrate on America’s historic main streets in historic Old Town, charming Del Ray, vibrant Carlyle and Alexandria’s West End.
Arlington National Cemetery
As a visitor to Arlington National Cemetery you are reminded of the short history of America, one which has taken so many lives in the cause of freedom. Remember and honour America’s fallen heroes and show them the respect they deserve having died for their country.
Capital Ale House
Capital Ale House are one of those great places, with restaurants and bars around Virginia. Good food and a fine choice of beers which will suit any palate. Enjoy a night out with friends and family. Remember to drink responsibly and leave all prejudice at the door.
Fredericksburg Pub
Take a delight in a piece of old England in the confines of the Fredericksburg Pub. Enjoy good food, fun company, warm beer and some very sexy staff. The Fredericksburg Pub is everything you could want from the old country.
Capitol Brewing Company
Capitol City Brewing Company brought hand crafted brewing back to the American capital city. Come in and try a Capitol Kolsch, Amber Waves Ale, Pale rider Ale, or Prohibition Porter. Capitol City Brewing Company, Washington DC’s # 1 restaurant and brewpub, is metro accessible and located near the Verizon Centre, and Union station.
Fredericksburg, VA
Local news, tourist information, weather, accommodation and events in Fredericksburg, VA.
Hooters
Delightfully tacky, yet unrefined. It’s all about breasts and beer. The Hooters system is currently comprised of over 435 locations in 46 states and 20 countries.
International Spy Museum
Is it a love of spy “who-done-its” from film noir and the movies, or spy page-turners from literature? Perhaps a fascination with history and a desire to learn secrets behind world events? Or an urgency to understand the complexities of our world today and the need for solid intelligence now, more than ever? No matter what motives brought you here – leave your preconceptions behind.
National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Opened in 1981, the Baltimore Aquarium is world-famous and undoubtedly Maryland’s leading tourist attraction. Whether you’re an educator, a student or simply a visitor wanting to look at the magnificent exhibits, the Baltimore Aquarium in the Inner Harbor has a lot to offer.
Virginia Capitol Building
Virginia’s State Capitol Building in Richmond is free to visit. With the new extension under the hill an added dimension of the historical can now be explained and enjoyed. Visit the old senate rooms and enjoy full state legislation being amended in the modern senate.
Washington DC
The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation serves as the lead organization to successfully manage and market Washington, DC as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination. Through successful development and execution of centralized and cohesive sales and marketing strategies, the WCTC generates economic benefits to the citizens of the District of Columbia, the convention and tourism industry, stakeholders and the Washington Convention Center Authority, with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities.
