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	Comfort Suites 80 Prosperity Ave Leesburg, VA 20175 703-669-1650 comfortsuites.com	Hampton Inn & Suites* 117 Fort Evans Rd NE Leesburg, VA 20176 703-669-8640 hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn 1500 East Market Street, Route 7 Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-9200 ichotelsgroup.com	Lansdowne Resort & Hotel 44050 Woodridge Parkway Leesburg, Virginia 20176 800-541-4801 lansdowneresort.com	Ritz-Carlton 1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, Virginia 22102 703-506-4300 ritzcarlton.com
Shoney's Inn 1347 Berryville Avenue Winchester, VA 22601 540-665-1700 shoneysinn.com	Washington Dulles Marriott Suites Herndon, VA 20170 703-709-0400 marriotthotels.com

There are many Bed and Breakfast Inns in the area. Please visit loudounbandb.com for a complete directory.

*Asterisks indicate establishments that provide a discounted rate for PHC visitors on request.

The Moores' at Middle Grove* 37175 Jeb Stuart Road Purcellville, VA 20132 540-338-0918 middlegroveinn.com

The Lost Dog Bed & Breakfast 211 South Church Street Berryville, VA 22611 540-955-1181 thelostdog.com