Welcome To The Hampton Inn Dumfries/Quantico

Welcome To The Hampton Inn Dumfries/Quantico
Hampton Inn Dumfries/Quantico

Monday, December 22, 2008

Weems-Botts Museum

Historic Occoquan


History traces back to the Dogue Indians. A place for shoppers and history lovers. Also a great place for Arts & Crafts shows that are held twice a year.

Historic Old Town Manassas


fascinationg blend of old and new accents of all fashions, great home accesories, and great gifts. This town is a very nice place to go to and have fun.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

National Air and Space Museum

Exhibits in the downtown National Air and Space Museum include the Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 space module and a lunar rock that can be touched. A new America by Air exhibition was added in 2007. Located 30 miles south from our hotel.

US CAPITOL



US CAPITOL

Located at the easternmost end of downtown National Mall, the US Capitol with its famous dome stands regally atop Capitol Hill. Besides housing Congress, it is a historical and artistic monument and is also open for guided tours. We are located 30 miles south of the Capitol.

Pilgrim Weapons From The Mayflower

The National Firearms Museum proudly illustrates America's priceless heritage of firearms, freedom and the American experience. Through its many galleries are the actual artifactts that were with the Pilgrims as they left the good ship Mayflower, marched with the American militiamen at helped a young Annie Oakley put food put food on her famiily's table or stood on the winner's platform at the Olympic Games. You can also see firearms that were owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Located at 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030.

Friday, November 28, 2008


Located about 23.1 mi from our hotel, the Manassas, Va Battlefield Park is a great place to visit. Admission is only $3.00/per person over the age of 17. With that said you can enjoy a guided tour, see the schedual of the daily events, or see living events that happens there at the site. A fun trip for the whole family!
Hours of Admission
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30am to 5:00pm.Closed on Thanksgiving and December 25.

Washington D.C.


We are located just 30 mi. south of the Nations' Capital.

Thursday, November 27, 2008


Location
Potomac Mills is conveniently located 30 minutes south of Washington, DC and an hour and a half from Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA. The mall is situated immediately off of Interstate 95 (Exit 156).

Open to the public on 13 November 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines — past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to its 118,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Celebrate Christmas @ George Washington's House


Celebrate more than just 12 days of Christmas at Mount Vernon (3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Va.; 703/780-2000; www.mountvernon.org). This year's special gifts include a dozen themed Christmas trees, a gingerbread version of Mount Vernon by former White House pastry chef Ronald Mesnier and a Christmas camel just like George Washington had on the grounds during Christmas 1787.

Hilton Hotels Corporation - News

Beverly Hills, CA – November 13, 2008 – Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced the appointment of Paul J. Brown as President, Global Brands and Shared Services. Mr. Brown will report to Hilton’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher J. Nassetta, and will be responsible for leading Hilton’s brands and shared services platform. Mr. Brown joins Hilton from Expedia Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, where he served as President of both Expedia North America and of the Partner Services Group. He will be based in Beverly Hills and assume his position on December 8, 2008.