Title: La Plata Travel Guide: Best of La Plata, Maryland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Plata-Hotels.d10012.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in La Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Plata-Holiday-Rentals.d10012.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[La Plata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Plata.d10012.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Plata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Plata.d10012.Holidays-City-Breaks) # La Plata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![St Ignatius church Chapel Point Maryland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10012/41109ddd-548d-4a8f-9a7a-9981717771b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St Ignatius church Chapel Point Maryland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10012/41109ddd-548d-4a8f-9a7a-9981717771b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Indian head rail trail by the mattawoman creek (doesn't look like a creek) I've come here for years. Highly haunted and I've had my arm grabbed on this trail. Plus a ton of other stories that are to long to include. However in the winter it is empty and scarce of visitors. Truly a gem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10012/8d663d3c-a73e-49a0-ba79-ec5a0a519c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit La Plata Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_10012) - Top hotels in La Plata - Top Holiday Rentals in La Plata ![Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15100/15009/4c98766e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 900 S Orme St Arlington VA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £111 20 Mar - 21 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,019 reviews) Cleaner rooms for sure, the staff was friendly but not the shop or the cafe. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=15009&PinnedHotelID=15009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10012) ![Salamander Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044257/0fa595e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Salamander Washington DC 1330 Maryland Ave, SW Washington DC £396 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,101 reviews) Gorgeous hotel, so many amenities Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=1044257&PinnedHotelID=1044257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10012) ![Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1867/d0835754_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport 2020 Richmond Highway Arlington VA £104 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,850 reviews) A lot of noise, you can hear every sound the neighbor made, doors slamming. The shower made a weird noise when set to hot!!! Too expensive for the value. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=1867&PinnedHotelID=1867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10012) [See all 2,890 properties in La Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026®ionId=10012) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Placemakr Buzzard Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113163000/113162985/4d19de4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Placemakr Buzzard Point 101 V St SW Washington DC Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Mall and Smithsonian ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews) I loved my stay there. The staff was so nice and helpful. I would definitely stay again. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Placemakr-Buzzard-Point.h113162985.Hotel-Information) ![Landing at Bridge District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113141200/113141170/9419e14f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Landing at Bridge District 632 Howard Rd SE Washington DC Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National Mall and Smithsonian Institution ... 7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews) Clean room and nice amenities Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Poplar-House-Apartments-By-Barsala.h113141170.Hotel-Information) ![Placemakr Marymount Ballston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824700/83824620/eb8bd068_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Placemakr Marymount Ballston 1008 N Glebe Rd Arlington VA Stay at this aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews) I love the view hospitality was great Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Placemakr-Marymount-Ballston.h83824620.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in La Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10012&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check La Plata hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[7 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[8 Mar - 9 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10012&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Thomas Stone National Historic Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091717/201ae9ef-cb9b-453d-af69-9a0e5d65b98a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thomas Stone National Historic Site Learn about the local history of La Plata with a stop at Thomas Stone National Historic Site. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thomas-Stone-National-Historic-Site-La-Plata.d6091717.Attraction) #### College of Southern Maryland Walk around the campus at College of Southern Maryland during your visit to La Plata. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Of-Southern-Maryland-La-Plata.d553248635974804697.Attraction) #### Port Tobacco Players Get tickets for a show at Port Tobacco Players, a theatre with a story to tell in La Plata. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Tobacco-Players-La-Plata.d553248621532662063.Attraction) #### UM Charles Regional Medical Center If UM Charles Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of La Plata. [](https://expedia.co.uk/UM-Charles-Regional-Medical-Center-Waldorf.d624549964999888896.Attraction) #### Regency Furniture Stadium Catch an event at Regency Furniture Stadium during your trip to La Plata. Attend a sporting event in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Regency-Furniture-Stadium-La-Plata.d6277772.Attraction) #### Hawthorne Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in La Plata at Hawthorne Country Club. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawthorne-Country-Club-La-Plata.d553248621561196319.Attraction) ### Things to do ![George Washington Mansion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45725227/16a1b485-61b8-4058-902d-791fdbbb9ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/admission-and-guided-tour-of-mount-vernon-and-old-town-alexandria.a45725227.activity-details) ![George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213047/06d99371-604a-446c-9a7a-7729452ffaf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/george-washingtons-mount-vernon-gardens-grounds-admission.a1213047.activity-details) ![Washington DC Day to Night Tour with Mount Vernon Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51265731/ebaf44d8-e83e-42ba-b343-07e81b00100c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Max12:Washington DC Day&Night Tour with Mount Vernon Excursion £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-max12washington-dc-daynight-tour-with-mount-vernon-excursion.a51265731.activity-details) ![Mt.Vernon Mansion.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4636762/556bac15-2e0f-4dcc-ae89-fb39395586ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of Mount Vernon by Van with Guided Mansion Tour £371 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-mount-vernon-by-van-with-guided-mansion-tour.a4636762.activity-details) ![Mount Vernon Mansion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213392/9ae1f7fa-e05f-4757-9203-e8f27bde3ff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests £722 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-mt-vernonarlington-cemetery-tour-for-up-to-10-guests.a1213392.activity-details) ![Mount Vernon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47254541/d0febd47-56ab-478d-86ca-0007b8d848c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Mount Vernon Tour for up to 10 Guests £611 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-mount-vernon-tour-for-up-to-10-guests.a47254541.activity-details) [See all activities in La Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-La-Plata.d10012.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near La Plata ![Sunrise Panorama with Colorful Sky and Horizon with Reflection in Calm River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7808/f0ff5411-bfa0-4f5b-bafa-af5f55d91fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Indian Head - Cities near La Plata - Places of interest [Indian Head](https://expedia.co.uk/Indian-Head.dx7808) - [Hawthorne Country Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawthorne-Country-Club-La-Plata.d553248621561196319.Attraction) - [National Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mall-Southwest.d507500.Attraction) - [MGM National Harbor Casino ](https://expedia.co.uk/MGM-National-Harbor-Casino-Washington.d553248633992258099.Attraction) - [Arlington National Cemetery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-National-Cemetery-Washington.d507505.Attraction) - [United States Capitol ](https://expedia.co.uk/United-States-Capitol-Capitol-Hill.d503260.Attraction) - [Washington Monument ](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Monument-Northwest.d503269.Attraction) - [Marine Corps Base Quantico ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marine-Corps-Base-Quantico-Quantico.d6133553.Attraction) - [Pentagon ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pentagon-Washington.d503257.Attraction) - [National Museum of Natural History ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Northwest.d6068539.Attraction) - [George Washington's Mount Vernon ](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Washingtons-Mount-Vernon-Alexandria.d503264.Attraction) - [National Air and Space Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Air-And-Space-Museum-Southwest.d503271.Attraction) - [Lincoln Memorial ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Memorial-Washington.d503267.Attraction) - [International Spy Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/International-Spy-Museum-Southwest.d6065565.Attraction) - [Fashion Center at Pentagon City ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fashion-Center-At-Pentagon-City-Pentagon-City.d6083529.Attraction) - [Chesapeake Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chesapeake-Bay-United-States-of-America.d6056980.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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