Alexandria and Springfield, VA Attractions

Huntley Meadows Park, the largest park in Fairfax County, contains 1,425 acres of diverse habitat including wetlands, meadows and mature forest. Some of the best wildlife watching in the Washington area can be enjoyed here. The half-mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, offer visitors an excellent views of beaver, frogs, dragonflies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot with more than 200 species having been identified in the park.