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A beautiful and historic suburb of Washington, DC, Sterling is located in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia. This charming, yet cultured, town is located 30 minutes from our nation's capitol and minutes from Dulles International Airport. Enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities at Claude Moore Park.
Catch exciting concerts at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Experience the life of a farmer at the Heritage Farm Museum. See rare air and space artifacts at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, or explore the beautiful Washington DC Wine Country. From cultural treasures to outdoor adventures, Northern Virginia is for lovers!

Washington D.C. and Virginia Attractions

Sterling, Virginia - Dulles SportsPlex

Dulles SportsPlex -

Located in Sterling, Virginia, the Dulles SportsPlex offers 79,000 sq. ft. of indoor space for sporting activities, including soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and in-line hockey. The leading amateur sports facility in the Metro Washington, DC area, Dulles SportsPlex offers adult and youth sport leagues, sports classes, camps, and tournaments, as well as Goalie's Sports Grill. Visit www.dullessportsplex.com.

Dulles Expo and Conference Center -

Located in Northern Virginia's high-tech corridor in Fairfax County, Dulles Expo and Conference Center is the leading exhibition facility in Metropolitan Washington DC. Located 6 miles from Dulles International Airport, Dulles Expo Center hosts a variety of consumer shows, trade events, conventions, conferences and meetings.
This 240,000 square foot is the second largest exhibit hall in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with a 15,000 square foot conference center, 2,400 free parking spaces and high-tech exhibitor services and amenities. Visit www.dullesexpo.com

FedEx Field - Home of the Washington Redskins -

One of the most triumphant football teams in the National Football League, Washington Redskins grace the gridiron at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. The Washington Redskins have played in11 NFL Championships, and have won three out of five Super Bowls. The largest stadium in the NFL, the 91,704- seat FedEx Field presents exciting sports events and concerts. For game schedules, visit www.redskins.com.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum -

Located near Washington Dulles International Airport, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the companion to the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall. The Center displays rare aviation and space artifacts, including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird - fastest jet in the world- and Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay. View floor displays and aircraft hanging from the arched ceiling on elevated skywalks.
The McDonnell Space Hangar displays famous spacecraft, rockets, and satellites, including the Space Shuttle Enterprise, Gemini VII space capsule, and a Redstone rocket. Check out the Airbus IMAX Theater, flight simulators, museum store and free docent tours. The museums showcase the largest collection of historic aviation and space artifacts on the planet. Visit www.nasm.si.edu.
Dulles/Washington DC Wolf Trap National Park

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts -

America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap presents exciting entertainment and music, including pop, country, folk, blues, jazz, orchestra, dance, theater, and opera. Enjoy world-class performances and concerts at the 6,800-seat indoor/outdoor theater at the Filene Center, an idyllic setting of rolling hills and lush woods.
The Filene Center presents 90 performances annually, as well as education and artistic programs, classes, special events, and the Holiday Sing-A-Long. The Barns at Wolf Trap is a 382-seat indoor performance venue made of 18th century barns. Summer home of the National Symphony Orchestra, Wolf Trap also houses the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Claude Moore Park -

Set on 357 acres in Sterling, Claude Moore Park is a haven for recreation with green spaces, hiking trails, ponds, meadows, and forests. The Sportsplex has baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields, and Claude Moore Recreation Center. The nature area offers 11 miles of hiking trails, fishing ponds, picnic pavilions, an amphitheater, a nature center, and Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum.
The park hosts annual events like the Fishing Derby, Ol' Time 4th of July Celebration, Arts & Crafts Show, and Holiday in the Park. Explore the heritage area and Civil War Trails. Visit www.loudoun.gov/default.aspx?tabid=885

Ashburn Ice House -

The most exciting ice skating facility on the East Coast, the Ashburn Ice House offers two NHL size ice skating rinks, a video arcade, restaurant, and a pro shop. The facility offers figure skating, freestyle and hockey programs and leagues for adults and youth, as well as clinics, camps and free skating sessions. Ashburn Ice House hosts parties and events. For schedules and programs, visit www.ashburnice.com

Washington and Old Dominion Trail -

The Washington and Old Dominion Trail is a 45-mile multi-use rail-trail in Northern Virginia used for biking, rollerblading, walking, jogging and birdwatching. There is also a parallel 32-mile stone and dirt path uses for horseback riding and hiking. Converted in 1974 from the W&OD Railroad, built before the Civil War, the trail runs from Shirlington to rural Purcellville, through historic towns and past old houses and African American sites. For trail maps, visit www.wodfriends.org.
Dulles/Washington DC Attractions

Washington D.C. -

From iconic landmarks like the White House and Lincoln Memorial to cultural treasures like the National Gallery of Art and Kennedy Center, Washington, DC is a captivating destination. Explore exciting attractions, historic monuments and memorials, museums, theaters, sports and entertainment venues, shops, parks and
eclectic neighborhoods.

Visit DC attractions such as Union Station, US Capitol, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Institution Museums, Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Zoological Park, National Aquarium, National Stadium, and Ford's Theater. Explore historic neighborhoods like Georgetown and Dupont Circle, or shop at Shops at Georgetown Park and Farragut Square. Our nation's capitol is an adventure. Visit www.washington.org.

Washington D.C. Virginia Wine Country -

Just beyond the vibrant energy of Washington, DC, the Loudoun Valley Wine Country is sprinkled with boutique wineries and lush vineyards set among a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills. This beautiful countryside in Northern Virginia - 30 miles from Washington, DC - between the Blue Ridge and Short Hill mountains is blessed with 100 acres of grape vines, 22 charming wineries and tasting rooms that produce balanced varietals, surprising blends, and dessert wines.

Savor the aromas at charming wineries including: Hidden Brook Winery, Sunset Hills Vineyard, Bluemont Vineyard, Breaux Vineyards, Chrysalis Vineyards and Lost Creek Vineyard & Winery. Visit www.visitloudoun.org/things-to-do/wine-country.
Doubletree Hotel Dulles Airport - Virginia (VA) Located at
21611 Atlantic Boulevard, Sterling, Virginia 20166
Phone: 703-230-0077   Fax: 1-703-230-0078
Email: doubletreedulles@baywoodhotels.com
http://www.airportdulleshotel.com/