Directions
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By Metro:
Take the Yellow or Blue line to King Street Station. Upon leaving the station head East on King Street for 3/4 mile until you get to Henry Street. Take a right on Henry Street and a left on Prince Street. The entrance to the building is on the left when you turn the corner. To get to 1001 Prince Street simply proceed down the street. It is the next building on the left.
A system map for the Washington D.C. Metro can be found at: http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm
By Car:
Points West of D.C.:
Take I-66 East towards D.C. When you get to the beltway, take I-495 South towards Richmond. Take Exit 177-B onto U.S. Route 1. Head towards "Old Town Alexandria". Turn Left onto King Street (V.A. 7). Turn Right onto Henry Street. Take a left at the next light onto Prince Street. The buildings are on the left.
Points South of D.C.:
Take I-95 North towards D.C. Take Exit 177-B onto U.S. Route 1. Head towards "Old Town Alexandria". Turn Left onto King Street (V.A. 7). Turn Right onto Henry Street. Take a left at the next light onto Prince Street. The buildings are on the left.
Points North of D.C.:
Take I-95 South towards D.C. Merge onto I-495 S/I-95 S towards Richmond. Take the US-1 S/US-1 N exit- exit number 177C-B-A towards Mt. Vernon Highway. Keep Left at the fork in the ramp. Keep right at the next fork in the ramp. Merge onto S Patrick St./US-1 N. Turn left onto VA-7/King St. Turn Right onto Henry Street. Take a left at the next light onto Prince Street. The buildings are on the left.
Points East of D.C.:
Merge onto I-495 S/I-95 S towards Richmond. Take the US-1 S/US-1 N exit- exit number 177C-B-A towards Mt. Vernon Highway. Keep Left at the fork in the ramp. Keep right at the next fork in the ramp. Merge onto S Patrick St./US-1 N. Turn left onto VA-7/King St. Turn Right onto Henry Street. Take a left at the next light onto Prince Street. The buildings are on the left.
Parking:
For information concerning local on- and off-street parking in Old Town Alexandria, click here for a description of the rules and locations of parking facilitiies. This information is provided by the City of Alexandria.
Places to Stay:
HOTELS IN ALEXANDRIA*
Crowne Plaza
901 North Fairfax
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 496-7621
Approximately 1.1 miles from the course site
Complimentary shuttle to/from Reagan National Airport Metro, please call in advance.
Average nightly rates for King, 2 Double or Standard: $117/night, $139/night with breakfast. King Suites: $171 to $199 per night.
Embassy Suites
1900 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-5900
Approximately .5 mile from the course site
Within walking distance (less than .2 mile) from King Street Metro.
Average nightly rates for 2 Room Suite with King or 2 Double: $143/night.
Large/Executive Suites: $180 to 370 per night.
Hampton Inn
1616 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-9900
Approximately .3 mile from the course site
Within walking distance (less than .3 mile) from King Street Metro.
Average nightly rates for King or 2 Double: $159/night.
King Suites with kitchenette: $199/night.
Hilton – Old Town
1767 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-0440
Approximately .4 mile from the course site
Within walking distance (less than .1 mile) from King Street Metro.
Average nightly rates for King or 2 Double: $206/night, $239 with breakfast.
Deluxe Rooms and Suites: $233 - $369 per night.
Holiday Inn
625 First Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 315-2621
Approximately 1 mile from the course site
Complimentary shuttle to/from Braddock Road Metro, please call in advance.
Average nightly rates for King, 2 Double or Standard: $117/night, $139/night with breakfast. King Suites: $171 to $199 per night.
Marriot Residence Inn
1456 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-5474
Approximately .4 mile from the course site
Within walking distance (less than .4 mile) from King Street Metro.
Average nightly rates for Queen with full kitchen and breakfast: $119/night, $134/night for 1 bedroom suite.
Two Bedroom Suites: $359/night
Sheraton Suites
801 North Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-4700
Approximately .9 mile from course site
Complimentary shuttle to/from Reagan National Airport or Braddock Road Metro, please call in advance.
Average nightly rates for King or 2 Double: $159/night, $199/night with breakfast.
King and 2 Double Suites: $309 to $369.
*Prices are based on internet rates for one person in February 2008 and do not include tax.
Places to lunch near UAP
Click here for a pdf map of local places to eat lunch.
