Meagan & Matt
Meagan & Matt
Travel
Flights
We recommend that you book flights into Washington Dulles airport, which is the closest airport to the venue and our hotel blocks in Ashburn and Leesburg, VA.
Flying into Ronald Reagan International Airport is also an option, but will take you slightly longer. Brave souls are welcome to fly into BWI, but expect a traffic-filled trek.
If you plan to arrive the day of the wedding, please account for possible heavy traffic.
Getting around
We will have shuttles available from both of our hotel sites in Ashburn and Leesburg to/from the wedding venue on the big day.
The shuttle will depart from Aloft Ashburn- Airport North at 2:15 and from Best Western- Leesburg at 2:45.
We recommend staying in Ashburn if you desire to travel car-free, as there is a complementary shuttle from Dulles airport and a metro station available 1 mi from the hotel that can take you into Washington, DC on the Silver line (albeit on a 1 hr+ metro ride).
Ride sharing services are also available in the area, but can be spendy. If you desire optimal flexibility for touring and getting around, renting a car is the way to go.
Aloft Dulles Airport North
Book through the link above to get our group rate.
This hotel offers a complimentary shuttle from the airport and has a metro station available a little over a mile away.
Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center
Book through the link above to get the group rate
DC advisory
The government shutdown, if still in effect, may mean some of the museums and sites you plan to visit are closed- particularly if the Smithsonians are on your list. We recommend checking websites for sites you plan to visit to confirm if they are open. If they are open, please also note that some like the Air and Space Museum and the African American History Museum require timed entry passes, which are free, but should be booked in advance.
Please also be aware there is an increased presence of law enforcement in the city and you may encounter checkpoints while driving. We recommend checking the r/washingtonDC Checkpoint and sighting megathread to see if any areas you plan on visiting are impacted.
International Spy Museum
If the Smithsonians are still closed, the Spy Museum is privately managed and is a great time. Learn about the history of espionage while pretending to be a spy yourself!
O Museum in The Mansion
Part museum, part fun house- this quirky location is also privately managed and will get you off the mall into the neighborhoods of DC
Activities near Leesburg
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
This historic area is a wonderful small town to explore not too far outside of Leesburg. Meagan's favorite regional hike is the Maryland Heights trail. If you're up for getting out on the river, check out River Riders for rentals.
Great Country Farms
Close to Leesburg, the corn maze at Great Country Farms is one of our favorite fall activities.
During the day, there are lots of family friendly activities- hay rides, pig races, big slides. At night, the corn maze is adults only- and it's genuinely impressive.
Don't repeat our mistakes: they change the map each year and the map shown will not- I repeat, will not- lead you in the right direction.