Overview
Springfield is in Virginia, within the United States of America.
7 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
Springfield is served by a metro station (Franconia-Springfield), a Greyhound stop, nearby Amtrak stops, and several city bus lines. It is also the home of the I-95/I-395/I-495 junction which makes trips to DC, Tysons and Alexandria very easy from Springfield.
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Get in
Springfield is served by a metro station (Franconia-Springfield), a Greyhound stop, nearby Amtrak stops, and several city bus lines. It is also the home of the I-95/I-395/I-495 junction which makes trips to DC, Tysons and Alexandria very easy from Springfield.
The Franconia-Springfield metro station has a large park-and-ride parking facility, which is free on the weekends. This makes it an ideal location to park for a weekend visit to Washington DC. On weekdays, a SmartTrip card (Metro's fare card) must be presented to leave the facility.
Get around
Springfield is a car-oriented suburban city, and many of the distances between attractions may be too great to walk. Additionally, walking paths in the built-up areas may not be the most beautiful, but a day trip walking around Lake Accotink will help clear out the concrete blahs.
See
- Sydenstricker Schoolhouse
- Old civil war era tunnel near Lake Accotink
Do
- Explore some of the strip malls for awesome finds in Asian and middle-eastern foods and other goods. Some of the best cheap eats are found in the corners of these old plazas.
- Take a day trip into Washington DC via the metro's Blue Line or one of the city bus lines.
- Skyzone
- Lego Discovery Center, Springfield Town Center
Buy
- If you are looking for a new instrument, Music and Arts is a great place to buy some musical instruments.
Eat
- Mike's American Grill, 6210 Backlick Rd. Seafood, ribs.
- Hunan Taste, 8088 Rolling Rd.
- Hard Times Cafe, 6362 Springfield Blvd. Bar food.
- Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall. Old-timey.
- La Taqueria DC, 7420 Fullerton Rd Suite 105c
- Kanji Sushi AYCE, 8430 A Old Keene Mill Rd
- Ledo Pizza, 8324 Old Keene Mill Rd
- District Taco, 8432 Old Keene Mill Rd
- El Paso Mexican Restaurant, 6804 Commerce St
Drink
- Pete's Tavern, 6531 Backlick Rd
- Shooters Sports Bar, 7052 Spring Garden Dr
- Yard House, 6791 Springfield Mall
Sleep
Stay Extend Stay America
This is one of the least expensive places to stay in the D.C. area that is also tolerable. While the floors could use new carpets, the rooms are otherwise in good shape. The rooms have a kitchenette. The continental breakfast that comes with a night's stay is very basic. The hotel is within walking distance of Springfield Mall and it is 0.8 miles from the D.C. Metro station, which is the furthest south on the Metro system. Still, using the Metro to get around D.C. makes this hotel one to seriously consider.
Go next
- Lake Accotink, a park featuring a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams
- Washington, DC is 10 miles away.
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