29 days in Northern Virginia Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Huntley Meadows Park and Great Falls Park. Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Aslin Brewery (in Herndon), Triangle (National Museum of the Marine Corps & Prince William Forest Park) and Fredericksburg (St George's Episcopal Church, Skin+Touch Therapy, &more). Spend the 31st (Wed) exploring nature at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. And it doesn't end there: visit Old Town, stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, and stroll through Mount Vernon Trail.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Alexandria online road trip planner.

Ottawa, Canada to Alexandria is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ottawa in May: high temperatures in Alexandria hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Culpeper.

Get outdoors at Little Devil's Stairs Trail and Lake Anna State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Culpeper: Warrenton (Molon Lave Vineyards, Mediterranean Cellars, &more), Washington (Little Washington Spa & Gadino Cellars) and Sperryville (Cooter's in the Country, River District Arts, &more).

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Culpeper sightseeing planning app.

Getting from Alexandria to Culpeper by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Alexandria in June, Culpeper is little chillier at night with lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can go by car to Purcellville.

Escape the urban bustle at The Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Sky Meadows State Park. Explore Purcellville's surroundings by going to Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve (in Broad Run) and Stonewall Golf Club (in Gainesville).

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Purcellville trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Culpeper to Purcellville takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.