Franconia Travel Guide
Alexandria

Visit Franconia
Stay near popular Franconia attractions
Things to do

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

Washington Nationals Baseball Game at Nationals Park

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Top hotels in Franconia

Washington Plaza Hotel
"Great location, near buses and trains for Downtown DC"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Arlo Washington DC
"Hotel was conveniently located near the National Mall and Capital. Hotel and area clean. The only issue was with tv working properly, but was addressed and fixed promptly by hotel maintenance."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

The Henley Park Hotel

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"The breakfast was way overpriced"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Morrison Clark Historic Inn
Where to stay in Franconia

Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

Old Town West
While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Museum and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

Potomac West
While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Mt Vernon Ave and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

Del Ray
If you're spending some time in Del Ray, Mt Vernon Ave and Del Ray Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Quadrant
Southwest Quadrant might not have many top sights, but United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Alexandria City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.






