Fairfax County, As Exciting As You Want It To Be
Fairfax County plays host to some of the most historically significant attractions in the United States. Visiting us will give you the opportunity to gaze into the eyes of history at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, George Mason's Gunston Hall, historic homes Woodlawn and Sully Historic Site, and many other sites with wonderful stories all their own.
A promising arts scene is also available to those who crave artistic satisfaction. You'll be captivated with the variety of nationally acclaimed entertainment and performing artists at Wolf Trap, America's only National Park for the Performing Arts. High quality theatrical and musical performances can also be found at more intimate venues that are spread throughout the county. Fairfax County art galleries, like the Workhouse Art Center, are also quickly gaining traction with locals and visitors that enjoy artistic expression live and in color.
Our museums are headlined by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, a place where the Space Shuttle Enterprise calls home. The Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism, the National Firearms Museum, and the living history museum of Claude Moore Colonial Farm are among the bastions of educational opportunities awaiting you on your trip.
Now you get a sense of why Fairfax County, Virginia draws visitors from around the world who love a complete tourism experience. The only question left for you to decide is when is it your turn to join in the fun?