Updated for 2026 One of the most treasured historic estates in America (and possibly the world) is George Washington's Mount Vernon. Given the popularity and reverence of the very first President of the United States back in the day, one could easily assume that plans would have been in place to…
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When it comes to female heroes of the Civil War, there are many familiar names. Clara Barton took fire tending wounds on battlefields. Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom. And Sarah Rosetta Wakeman (posing as a man named Lyons Wakeman) fought as a Union soldier with the 153 rd…
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Updated 2026 A turn down Gunston Road in southern Fairfax County transports you into a serene oasis as you inch closer to the Mason Neck peninsula. The one-lane road weaves past historic attractions and various parkland, surrounded by trees, wildlife, and scenic beauty. Bald eagles soar overhead as…
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Spring has officially landed in Fairfax County! The birds are chirping, the blooms are bustling, and our local restaurants and bars are infusing bright fruits and flowers into their recipes! If you're on the quest for the perfect cocktail to celebrate the season, look no further. These floral and…
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With its stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, and arts and culture scene, Lorton is a unique and eclectic part of Fairfax County to explore and play. Whether you're a naturalist, history buff, golfer, beer drinker, or anything in between - you're bound to find something here! Here's our…
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Updated for 2026 There is one thing that every music and performing arts lover familiar to the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC region can agree on – and that is the indelible fact that there is nothing quite like a show under the stars at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park dedicated to the…
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Sitting high on the banks of the Potomac River not far from Washington, DC, step back in time to the days of the Revolutionary War and the birth of this nation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the home of the Father to the Nation and America’s first president. Once a thriving 18th-century…
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Updated for 2026 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…
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