Ten Reasons to Bring Your Group to Fairfax County...
- 1. We have Great Hotels at Great Rates
- You'll find 105 hotels offering more than 18,000 hotel rooms
- Almost every major national hotel chain is represented here
- We have accommodations for every pocket book, from economy lodging to 4 Star luxury properties
- Almost all Fairfax County hotels offer free parking
- 2. We're Easy to Get To, Regardless of How You're Arriving
- We're served by three major airports:
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Regan National
- Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International
- Three major highways meet in Fairfax County:
- Interstate 66
- Interstate 495
- Interstate 95
- We're also served by:
- Amtrak
- Virginia Railway Express
- Washington Metro system
- Fairfax County is located within one day's drive of over 50% of the population of the United States!
- 3. We Have World Class Attractions You Won't Find Anywhere Else
- Historic Sites
- National Memorials
- Civil War Sites
- National Monuments
- George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
- The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
- Tysons Corner Shopping
- 4. We Offer Immediate Access to Washington, DC
- We're located in the middle of the National Capitol Region
- Traveling from Fairfax County to downtown Washington is quick, easy and inexpensive, via road, train, or Metrorail
- Both business and pleasure travelers will find it convenient to stay in Fairfax County while visiting Washington, DC
- 5. Wonderful Dining Options are Found Throughout Fairfax County
- Restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine abound
- There are dining choices for every pocket book, from fast food to fine dining
- We have dozens of restaurants serving ethnic specialties
- Many of our top restaurants have received numerous culinary awards
- Choices range from mouth-watering barbeque to fine French cuisine
- 6. Countless World Class Entertainers and Artists Perform Here On A Regular Basis
- Symphony
- Ballet
- Opera
- Broadway Shows
- Jazz Clubs
- Nightspots with live entertainment
- Nationally-known rock, pop, and country acts
- 7. We Offer World Class Shopping
- Tyson's Corner, known as "The Rodeo Drive of the East Coast", offers more than 500+ stores within one square mile
- Reston Town Center, Fairfax Corner, Fair Oaks Mall, and Springfield Mall offer numerous other shopping options
- 8. We're a Nature-Lover's Paradise
- 10% of Fairfax County's 398 square miles is dedicated to public park space
- Great Falls National Park is here
- We have fourteen public golf courses
- We're Home to Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, the largest bald eagle refuge in the eastern United States
- Fishing in Pohick Bay
- Hiking Trails
- Botanical Gardens
9. Groups Getting Together Here Almost Always Report Increased Attendance
- We're easy to get to, and easy to get around
- Our world-class attractions provide attendees with wonderful reasons to extend their stays for additional days, for sightseeing and visiting with family and friends
- Fairfax County is known for our well-read, well-educated population
- We offer easy access to well-known guest speakers and experts
- Cosmopolitan, but friendly
- An interesting, outgoing and welcoming community
- 10. We're a "Big City" Destination Without the Big-City Prices
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- Our hotel rates, as well as our occupancy and meal taxes, are well below those found in nearby areas
- Our ample free parking and affordable restaurants add to the savings
- Air fares to the three Washington, DC airports are among the most competitive to any major city in the United States
- Groups meeting here enjoy significant cost savings versus meeting in other downtown and suburban locations