4 days in Lorton & Alexandria Itinerary

Lorton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. You've now added Pohick Bay Regional Park to your itinerary. On the 4th (Fri), immerse yourself in nature at Occoquan Regional Park, stroll around Pohick Bay Regional Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Mason Neck State Park.

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New York City to Lorton is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City in September, plan for little chillier nights in Lorton, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Alexandria.

Just a few metro stops away from the bustle of Washington D.C., Alexandria provides a respite from the fast-paced capital.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Old Town and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Take a break from Alexandria with a short trip to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Old Town Waterfront, make a trip to John F. Kennedy Grave Site, see the interesting displays at Carlyle House, and explore the galleries of George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

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Alexandria is very close to Lorton. In September in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.