It's what we've longed for since December ... springtime is finally here! Let's celebrate! April is a busy month here in Fairfax County and the best part about it all is the sense of community you feel in each and every event, festival, historic tour and park visit. Come visit and let us show you…
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Part of the spectacle of the National Cherry Blossom Festival includes the thousands of visitors that flock to Washington, DC to see the famous cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. It's definitely a must-see if you don't mind the hustle and bustle, but if you're looking for a more tranquil and…
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Looking for an excuse to eat some delicious sweet and savory goodness? Search no more! Celebrate Pi Day in Fairfax County with our unique bakeries, eateries, and attractions. Good ‘ole classic dessert pies (or even for breakfast, we won’t tell!) Danielle’s Desserts 1770 International Dr., McLean…
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Here on vacation? Business? A little bit of both? Even if you’re a resident looking to break cabin fever, Fairfax County always has something to do. With any luck, March will be the start of a greener season. This means more time for Festivals & Special Events , Nature & Parks , and History -- all…
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With the 91 st Annual Academy Awards airing this weekend, we started thinking about all the great movies – Oscar nominees and otherwise – that have been filmed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically right here in Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern Virginia region. While this isn’t a…
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Kick those winter blues away with this first sweet, sweet taste of summer. Wolf Trap just released its first slew of shows for Summer 2019 at the Filene Center – and you are going to love it! There are genre-spanning performances on deck from legends like Diana Ross and Johnny Mathis…
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Did you know that Presidents Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday? What better way to celebrate this former Fairfax County resident (and the dozens of leaders who have followed in his footsteps) than to dive into some of the presidential history found in the Capital…
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The African American experience is intricately entwined in the rich tapestry of Fairfax County’s history and in America’s story. With a wealth of heritage sites throughout the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia region, take a journey to reflect on the sacrifices and vital contributions that…
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Did you know...you can take your taste buds on a delicious getaway to all seven continents without even leaving the country here in Fairfax County, Virginia? We're one of the nation's few locations that can claim a truly global population. And because of this, our restaurant scene aims to cater to…
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The other day I received a Google Alert in my email that caught my attention. I took a peek and saw where one of our attractions was being highlighted in the Atlas Obscura Guide to Virginia . For those of you who aren't familiar with Atlas Obscura, here's how they describe themselves on their "About"…
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