Road trip from Alexandria to Virginia Beach

Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.

Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.

This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.

Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

Shining Sol Candle Company (Manassas, Va.) takes great pride in our unique line of handmade, hand poured, wooden wick, all natural soy candles. Each candle is crafted in true artisan fashion, one at a time or small batched. We are proud to be 100% Made in America.

Colonial Shooting Academy is the Largest indoor shooting range in the United States! We offer THE premier shooting experience in Richmond, VA. Conveniently located on W. Broad Street, we offer a friendly, state of the art shooting facility for all skill levels, from curious beginner to expert marksman. In September 2012, Colonial Shooting Academy was named a 5-star shooting facility by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. This distinction makes CSA the first 5-star range in Virginia, the fourth on the East Coast and one of the only 25 nationwide. As Richmond's premier shooting facility—and the largest of its kind—our goal is to provide a welcoming atmosphere to anyone interested in shooting, whether you've got experience or not. Our first priority is safety. It's our guiding principle. It starts with education, and it ends with careful and precise planning of every detail, from the front desk to each shooting lane.Before you are able to enter the range, you must first complete a brief 10 minute safety video. This course is provided for free to everyone and is valid for one year. The course stresses the safe handling of firearms, and safety practices we require at all times while on the range. Additionally, we require that safety equipment be worn at all times, and that all guns and ammunition brought to the facility meet our specifications before it can enter the range. Upon entering, you will be accompanied to your lane by the range safety officer.

With over 40 acres of vineyards, a bountiful on-site garden, a hotel and two restaurants, The Williamsburg Winery is more than just a Winery. Wessex Hundred, the 300 - acre farm that is home to The Williamsburg Winery, Wedmore Place, Café Provençal and The Gabriel Archer Tavern, offers an unforgettable wine and culinary experience in the heart of Colonial America.

Take your family to a place where fun comes naturally, Williamsburg, Virginia, home to Busch Gardens® and Water Country USA. Challenge one of Busch Gardens’ seven world-class coasters or discover family fun playing at Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ and Land of the Dragons®. Water Country USA®, Virginia’s largest water park, is just three miles west of Busch Gardens and features state-of-the-art water rides and resort-style amenities. Guests are in for an epic journey on the park’s wildest family thrill slide, Colossal Curl™. True to its name, this mega water slide will deliver a high-adrenaline, family-friendly, action-packed adventure.

Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.

The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.

Escape Room Virginia Beach is an immersive and interactive team-building experience! Friends, family, or a group of coworkers, in-person or remotely! You’re tasked to observe your surroundings, uncover hidden clues, and solve puzzles to reach your goal. You only have 60 minutes. Are you ready to unlock the fun?

Tarnished Truth Distilling Co. is the country’s first and only craft distillery operating within a working luxury hotel. Tarnished Truth is a small craft distillery producing premium spirits such as bourbon, gin and vodka. Come visit us for a tour, tasting, craft cocktail class or to browse our retail shop.

Where fun is limited only to the imagination and a child's imagination is limitless. Green Bean Child's Play Place was voted Virginia Beach's BEST child development center for a reason! We provide a safe and clean environment for children 9M-6YRS to learn through self directed play as well as scheduled activities. Green Bean also offers 90 minute Stay & Play, you can leave your little one with us and you can go have a some adult time knowing your child is well cared for and having lots of fun - win win! Having a family friendly party or event that requires a venue, we've got you covered! We have birthday party and venue rental options to help make your event memorable, the best part is, you have a team to help ensure your event runs smoothly so you can enjoy! Birthday parties, reunions, baby showers, corporate events - we can do it all! "Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn." - O. Fred Donaldson

Located along the south central City boundary with Chesapeake, Stumpy Lake Natural Area consists of a 278-acre lake with a raised ADA compliant overlook, 174-acre golf course, with approximately 970+ acres of undeveloped, forested land surrounding the lake and 1.65 miles of soft shared-use trails. As a valuable aesthetic resource, the area offers opportunity for passive recreational uses, such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature observation and photography. The 1,422-acre property was acquired in 2001 from the City of Norfolk​. A canoe/kayak launch is located just after the causeway from Indian River Road near the entrance to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. Designed for non-motorized vessels, the launch is also fully ADA compliant. There is a small picnic shelter nearby. Parking spaces are available for 12 cars and two trailers. Overflow car parking is available at Stumpy Lake Golf Course.

Located on 60 acres of wooded forest in the coastal wetland but just minutes from the highways and byways of Virginia Beach, Adventureworks Wetland Zip Tours provides the ideal way to get close to the unique wetlands ecosystem without trudging through the swamp. The entrance is just across from the KOA Campground. Our Wetland Zip Tour is ideal, elevated fun for families, friends and groups of all kinds. Come for outdoor beauty, fun, and challenge.