Chesapeake Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

USS Wisconsin BB-64 showing a marina
Virginia featuring a skyscraper, a garden and a statue or sculpture
Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University
Norfolk Botanical Garden featuring a garden, a pond and landscape views
USS Wisconsin BB-64 featuring military items and a bay or harbour

Where to stay in Chesapeake Bay

Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(156 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Virginia Beach which includes rides

Northeast Virginia Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Virginia Beach
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Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbor
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Northwest

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest
Georgetown which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Georgetown

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

Georgetown
Alexandria showing heritage elements

Old Town Alexandria

5/5(5 area reviews)

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. 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 Alexandria
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿3,208 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,208
฿3,720 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,571 reviews)
"Property and room clean. Our room facing nack was quiet. We walked while there to mall for exercise. Lots of food choices in are. Parking was secure but expensive at 50 a night. Felt safe when walking area during day. Didn't go out much at night."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,278 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,278
฿4,778 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,646 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The Henley Park Hotel

The Henley Park Hotel

4 out of 5
926 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿3,345 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,345
฿3,878 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,161 reviews)
"An amazing hotel, great ambience and in a very convenient location for the convention center. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

The Henley Park Hotel
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.
Glover Park - Georgetown

Glover Park - Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington, DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,554 reviews)
"The restaurant, the service, the comfort"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Glover Park - Georgetown
The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

4 out of 5
1914 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,836 reviews)
"Be aware that random amounts will be taken from your account that the card you use for incidentals is associated with. I was not informed at any time that this would occur and the amounts taken out, three times, had a major impact on my trip as I had budgeted and did not anticipate I would have all ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row
The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

4 out of 5
Washington, DC
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,382 reviews)
"Room was spacious Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel
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.

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