One hour east of Patrick Henry College is our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. There are many attractions in Washington and in the surrounding areas, most of which are free of charge. We recommend that you visit all of the monuments and memorials, and many of the Government Buildings as well, including:
Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, White House, Smithsonian Museums (including the Air & Space Museum), National Archives, National Gallery of Art, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, FBI Building, Pentagon, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The Library of Congress, Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum, Etc.
Mount Vernon, the home of George & Martha Washington, is Located in Alexandria, Virginia, about one hour from the PHC campus.
Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, about two hours from the PHC campus. Those visiting Monticello will want to also visit Montpelier (home to James and Dolly Madison), a short 30 minutes away.
Montpelier, the home of James & Dolly Madison, is located in Orange, Virginia, about two hours from the PHC campus. Those visiting Montpelier will also want to visit Monticello (home to Thomas Jefferson), a short 30 minutes away.
Virginia's capital, Richmond, is a two and a half hour drive from the PHC campus. If you decide to visit Richmond, you will certainly want to see St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his "Liberty or Death" speech. Also of interest are the state Capitol building and the Confederate cemetery.
Only three hours away, Williamsburg, Virginia is a must see for the history buff. Not only can you walk the streets of colonial Williamsburg and experience life as it happened in the past, but you can also visit the Jamestown settlement, the Yorktown Battlefield, and Busch Gardens.
Just an hour and a half northeast of PHC is Baltimore, Maryland. While in Baltimore you will want to visit Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key penned the Star Spangled Banner. You can also spend time at the National Aquarium, catch an Orioles baseball game, and eat seafood in the inner harbor.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is considered to be the birthplace of American liberty. Less than three hours from our campus, you can visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall, the home of Ben Franklin, and much more.
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia is small town with much historical significance. Located just 30 minutes from the college, Harper's Ferry was raided by the infamous abolitionist, John Brown, just prior to the Civil War. It was also a strategic armory for the Union and the Confederate armies during the War. During your visit, you will want to hike to the top of Maryland Heights, and, if it is warm enough, jump into the Potomac.
Go hiking on the historic Appalachian Trail, located just 10 miles from PHC's campus.
The closest hotels to Purcellville are in Leesburg. We have listed some of them here.
*Asterisks indicate establishments that provide a discounted rate for PHC visitors on request.
Best Western
726 East Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
703-777-9400
bestwestern.com/leesburg
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Comfort Suites
80 Prosperity Ave
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-669-1650
comfortsuites.com
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Hampton Inn & Suites*
117 Fort Evans Rd NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-8640
hamptoninn.com
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Holiday Inn
1500 East Market Street, Route 7
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-9200
ichotelsgroup.com
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Lansdowne Resort & Hotel
44050 Woodridge Parkway
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
800-541-4801
lansdowneresort.com
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Ritz-Carlton
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, Virginia 22102
703-506-4300
ritzcarlton.com
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Shoney's Inn
1347 Berryville Avenue
Winchester, VA 22601
540-665-1700
shoneysinn.com
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Washington Dulles Marriott Suites
Herndon, VA 20170
703-709-0400
marriotthotels.com
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The Moores' at Middle Grove*
37175 Jeb Stuart Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-0918
middlegroveinn.com
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The Lost Dog Bed & Breakfast
211 South Church Street
Berryville, VA 22611
540-955-1181
thelostdog.com
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Bear's Den Trail Center
18393 Blueridge Mountain Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
540-554-8708
Camping is also available
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