Franconia Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit Franconia
Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour

Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
Top hotels in Franconia

Washington Plaza Hotel

Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"Establishment was very clean. Great staff."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

State Plaza Hotel
"This property was excellent! We were surprised that it was really like an apartment! It had a kitchen, dining area, living room, bedroom, nice shower, and separate make up area. Very comfortable bed and pillows. The staff was friendly and very helpful! The only drawback was parking…$55 per night ..."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Arlo Washington DC
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 National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.








