Fairfield Inn & Suites Summer Forecast for Top 10 Patriotic Travel Destinations

BETHESDA, Md., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas up the car, program your GPS, throw on those sunglasses, and buckle up! Just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (http://www.fairfieldinn.com) announces its top 10 list of popular historic places where Americans can visit to celebrate the nation's past this summer. According to AAA, approximately 39 million Americans will hit the road this weekend and travel more than 50 miles from home. And with steadily high gas prices, road trippers are looking for affordable prices and quality service now more than ever.

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1. Valley Forge, PA – Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia
George Washington camped his army in this picturesque location during the Revolutionary War. Take the short drive into Philadelphia to see the home of the country's most famous flag maker, Betsy Ross.

2. Springfield, IL – Fairfield Inn Springfield
In the Land of Lincoln be sure to visit Abraham Lincoln's home and tomb, and the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

3. Washington, DC – Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington DC/Downtown
While in the capital – home to the nation's most significant museums and monuments – go to the recently renovated National Museum of American History while strolling Independence Mall.

4. Nashville, TN – Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville at Opryland
Discover the birthplace of American country music while exploring antebellum mansions, Andrew Jackson's home (now a museum), Civil War sites, and Graceland.

5. Mount Rushmore, SD – Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City
After a visit to this well-known national monument featuring the heads of four legendary U.S. presidents, check out the world's largest mountain sculpture, Crazy Horse Memorial, honoring Native Americans.

6. Oregon City, OR – Fairfield Inn & Suites Portland South/Lake Oswego
Go West and learn about manifest destiny at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and follow in the footsteps of famed explorers Lewis and Clark.

7. San Antonio & The Alamo, TX – Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza (*Opens July 15, 2011)
Tour the 18th-century Alamo Mission, site of the Battle of the Alamo, and enjoy San Antonio's historic RiverWalk.

8. New York, NY – Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square
The Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center site, Statue of Liberty, and Federal Hall where George Washington was sworn in as the first president in 1789, are just a handful of spots that make this city one of the country's most historic.

9. Williamsburg, VA – Fairfield Inn & Suites Williamsburg
Experience history firsthand through Williamsburg's interpretation of a colonial American city. Stop by nearby Jamestown, site of the first English settlement in 1607.

10. Savannah, GA – Fairfield Inn Savannah Midtown
Meander the cobblestone streets alongside beautiful Victorian homes in the largest U.S. National Historic Landmark District. Discover the monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

"Summer is the ideal time to embrace the great American tradition of the road trip and explore the historic cities and sites all over this diverse country," said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Global Vice President, Fairfield Inn & Suites. "With more than 660 hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites is a great value for travelers – offering guests complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, and the quality assurance that comes with being part of the Marriott family of brands."

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the moderate tier category. With more than 660 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn & Suites to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels take them. Fairfield Inn & Suites participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.

For more information or reservations, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent, or visit the web site at www.fairfieldinn.com.

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