25 Places You Can Tour When Staying In Fairfax County
When bringing a group tour to stay in Fairfax County you'll have access to some of the Capital Region's finest attractions. Below you will find 25 places that you can visit within easy driving distance of Fairfax County hotels. This is only a sampling of what your group can experience so please contact us for other suggestions.
1. George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate &
Gardens - The most popular historic estate in America is waiting
for you in southern Fairfax County.
2. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center -
This museum experience like no other is a gleaming structure the
length of 3 football fields and 10 stories high filled with fascinating
artifacts and spacecraft.
3. Tysons Corner Shopping District - Considered by some to be the "Rodeo Drive of the East Coast", internationally known Tysons Corner offers approximately 500 stores all within walking distance of each other.
4. A performance at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing
Arts - The only national park in America dedicated solely to the
Performing Arts.
5. An historic city (Fairfax, Herndon, Clifton) - Our quaint cities offer
a view of the past with fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment.
6. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - At the home of
Frederick Douglass visitors will learn more about his efforts to
abolish slavery and his struggle for Human Rights, Equal Rights
and Civil Rights for all oppressed people.
7. Smithsonian National Museum of African Art - This museum is
devoted to the collection, study and exhibition of African art. The
National Museum of African Art celebrates the rich visual traditions
and extraordinarily diverse cultures of Africa.
8. The National Mall in Washington D.C. - Museums, monuments
and history all come together at one of America's most visited
locations.
9. The Capitol Building in Washington D.C. - Home to the legislative
branch of American politics, free tours available on a first come,
first-served basis.
10. The White House in Washington D.C. - This is the home to the
President of the United States. To set up a self-guided tour contact
your local congressman.
11. The Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. - Home to the
judicial branch of government, free tours available.
12. Manassas National Battlefield Park - Manassas National
Battlefield Park was established to preserve the scene of two
major Civil War battles.
13. Old Town Alexandria - With more than 250 years of history and
hospitality to its credit, Alexandria offers an array of historic and
cultural attractions.
14. Library of Congress in Washington D.C. - The world's largest
library with 26 million books, films, documents and photographs.
15. Verizon Center in Washington D.C. - The Wizards, Capitals and
Mystics all make their home here in the winter, great sports venue
to watch the action.
16. Inner Harbor Area in Baltimore - Tons of shops, restaurants and
attractions to enjoy and all with a beautiful view of the harbor.
17. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. -
Come enjoy an elegant evening at this world famous performing
arts gallery.
18. Annapolis, Maryland - The home of the United States Naval
Academy and an internationally celebrated maritime community
is a short drive away.
19. Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. - A national historic site that
blends its rich history with performance excellence in serving as a
tribute to President Lincoln's love of the performing arts.
20. Union Station - This beautifully restored train station houses
shops, restaurants, and a nine-screen movie complex.
21. Gunston Hall, home of George Mason - Constructed circa
1755-1760, this home is an outstanding example of Georgian
architecture and a great place to learn about George Mason's
role in the forming of our nation.
22. Sully Historic Site - The home of Richard Bland Lee, northern
Virginia's first congressman. Educational programs, craft demonstrations
and living history events are offered throughout the year.
23. Woodlawn Estate and Pope-Leighey Frank Lloyd Wright House -
Woodlawn was designed by William Thorton, architect of the first
U.S. Capital and the Pope-Leighey house is a Frank Lloyd Wright
masterpiece for the middle class.
24. National Gallery's Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Features bright
and vibrant works and an ice-skating rink which is open from
November-April.
25. Arlington National Cemetery - This 500-acre site contains
the graves of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline
Kennedy Onassis and his brother Robert, you can also visit
Arlington House and the Women in the Military Memorial.
