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  Springfield, Virginia is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., our nation's capital. However, outdoor enthusiasts will be glad to know it's close to several parks too. Lake Accotink Park spans 493 acres including a 55-acre lake only three miles away. Visitors can swim, fish, windsurf and boat on the lake, take a hike in the woods or play the nine-green double-holed miniature golf course. Other nearby public outdoor spaces include Wakefield Park and Huntley Meadows Park.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC SW-Springfield

• The Holiday Inn Express Washington DC SW-Springfield sits 13 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 11 miles south from Reagan National Airport (DCA). Recently renovated, this hotel in Springfield, Virginia features an on-site fitness center, an outdoor pool, ATM machine, guest laundry and safe-deposit boxes at the front desk. Anticipate a room with premium cable channels, workspace, free local calls, high-speed Internet, bathtub, coffee maker and a hair dryer. Savor its complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar and eat at nearby restaurants including Bob Evans Farms Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Springfield Restaurant & Pizza and Kate's Irish Pub.
  
  Holiday Inn Express Washington DC SW-Springfield
  
  6401 Brandon Ave.
  
  Springfield, VA 22150
  
  703-644-5555
  
  hiexpress.com
  
  

Hilton Springfield

• Take a dip in the indoor heated pool and venture to the adjoining outdoor sundeck at the elegant Hilton Springfield. From this conveniently located hotel in Springfield you can walk to the Springfield Mall Regional Shopping Center and the Springfield Mall Square Shopping Center. Anticipate well-appointed guest rooms with Hilton Serenity Collection™ amenities including a 37-inch flat-screen HDTV, free Wi-Fi, in-room safe, two-line telephone, refrigerator and a work desk with a Herman Miller® ergonomic chair. Added perks include coin laundry, ATM, multilingual staff and baggage storage. You don't have to go far to eat and drink, grab a bite at Houlihans Restaurant and Bar right inside the hotel.
  
  Hilton Springfield
  
  6550 Loisdale Road
  
  Springfield, VA 22150
  
  703-971-8900
  
  hilton.com
  
  

Courtyard Springfield

• Outdoor enthusiasts can walk to Trailside and Monticello Woods Park from the Courtyard Springfield. Look forward to spacious and newly renovated guest rooms with two phones, free HBO, free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstation, luxury bedding, hair dryer, iron and coffee maker. Stay in shape and catch a workout in the fitness center. Eat your breakfast in-house at the popular daily buffet or order a la carte. Travel one mile or less to eat at Ruby Tuesday, T.G.I Fridays, Slades, Bertucci's, Outback Steakhouse and KFC. Car rental is available in the lobby.
  
  Courtyard Springfield
  
  6710 Commerce St.
  
  Springfield, VA 22150
  
  703-924-7200
  
  marriott.com