Updated for 2021 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. Sweet Pies The Pie Gourmet 507 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA Image courtesy Pie Gourmet The Pie Gourmet offers…
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Everyone loves the gourmet restaurants, great shopping, and one-of-a-kind experiences at Mosaic, Merrifield's hip and trendy urban village. But did you know that there are some seriously Instagrammable murals hiding between stairwells, walls, and alleyways throughout the complex? Break out your…
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Visit any major city in the US and it could cost you $20 per person just to visit their art museum. Visit Washington, DC, however, and you can tour major art galleries, all the Smithsonian museums, and the city’s iconic monuments for free. It’s a little-known, but budget-friendly, fact. And get…
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A large part of Fairfax County's creative spirit flourishes at the Workhouse Arts Center, known for its galleries and exhibitions, performing arts experiences, and all things imaginative. However, beneath the surface of its extensive art collection is a revolutionary story of resilience that changed…
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Spring is officially on its way, and outdoor patios are open and ready to serve you! But, for those of us who have a four-legged member of the family, finding somewhere to eat can bring its own sets of challenges. Luckily, Fairfax County has an abundance of restaurants offering dog-friendly…
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International Women’s Day is March 8th, but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. America recently celebrated the centennial of the ratification of the…
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Time is flying by, and we're already headed into March - which means spring is upon us. Bring on the blooming flowers, green grass, singing birds, and sunshine! Warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in Fairfax County. Here is your go-to-guide for things to do this month. Be…
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is one of the most celebrated park systems in the nation. Their facilities, golf courses, trails, parks, and programs and activities offer visitors and residents alike wonderful opportunities to exercise, or simply get outside and engage with history and nature. One…
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There is a special place here in Northern Virginia that often flies under the radar. It's a community called Tinner Hill - a neighborhood that shares land in both Fairfax County and the now City of Falls Church. This close-knit community is of national significance for being the location where the…
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Today, it is well known that Fairfax County public schools are regarded as some of the very best in the country, teaching hundreds of thousands of students from a variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, there was a time in the not-so-distant past when Black Americans who wished to have…
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