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Hotels Near Wolf Trap

Our hotel near The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum invites guests to discover northern Virginia. Take your pick from local events offering arts, stage productions, historic re-enactments, an astronaut academy and a convenient location near Wolf Trap Park in Vienna.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

This summer’s lineup at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a who’s who of entertainment, says the concierge at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. From Lionel Richie to Sing, the B-52s to Wilco, the musical guests are many. Events featuring writers David Sedaris and Neil Gaiman are also part of this summer’s lineup.

Photo Cruise of Mount Vernon and the Potomac

See Mount Vernon from a different perspective aboard a sightseeing cruise of the Potomac. The 40-minute narrated excursion offers insight on the river’s history and how it contributed to George Washington’s business ventures. Through October 31.

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

From Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight to the modern spacecraft of today, discover the major aviation milestones that have transformed our world as we know it. See the iconic Spirit of St. Louis, the Viking Lander and more at the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall.

Discover Parks & Botanical Gardens Near Our Hotel

Among the outdoor experiences available near our hotel in Tysons Corner, guests can enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 15 miles of hiking trails in Great Falls Park and historical family-friendly programs at Frying Pan Park. 

Great Falls Park

Hiking, fishing, climbing, bicycling, bird-watching and boating are the main activities at this beautiful park, recommends the concierge at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Get ready for 15 miles of hiking trails, including 5 miles used for horseback riding and biking. Three falls overlooks are within a 10-minute walk from the Visitors’ Center, and a bicycling trail starts just behind the center.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Explore 95 acres of paths lined with cherry trees, peonies and irises, plus ornamental display gardens, wandering trails, majestic lake views and a restored 18th-century log cabin. The recently added authentic Korean Bell Garden is the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

Living History Program at Manassas National Battlefield Park

History comes alive at this national park. Ceremonies and living history events replicate the battles on the plains of Manassas with infantry and artillery demonstrations atop Chinn Ridge, at Groveton Confederate Cemetery and Brawner Farm in July and August.

Green Springs Garden

Add this secret garden tour to your itinerary. Green Springs Garden offers an “outdoor classroom” ideal for families and kids, or adults eager to learn gardening and landscaping skills. Be sure to visit the tropical greenhouse surrounded by a wooded stream valley with ponds. Parched? The Historic Green Spring Manor House offers popular tea programs.

Frying Pan Farm Park

Flashback to rural America. Frying Pan Farm Park re-creates a time from the 1920s to the 1940s when mechanical machines like the tractor and milking machines were among early advances to aid farmers. Kids can meet the farm animals and take classes, workshops and horseback-riding lessons.