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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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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Winter may bring colder temperatures, darker nights, and a quieter environment to the calendar but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for whatever fun pops up along the way. If you were clever enough to bookmark our Holiday Gift Guide, you already know that Fairfax County is home to a pretty…
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Updated for 2026 It's always a good time for a play date with your furry family member! Fairfax County is super dog-friendly, from accommodating pet-friendly hotel options to miles and miles of hiking trails to a slew of options for dog-friendly dining and brewery/winery hopping with your pups. But…
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The National Museum of the United States Army, located on the publicly accessible area of Fort Belvoir in southern Fairfax County, is the first comprehensive and truly national museum to capture, display, and interpret the Army's history by telling stories through the eyes of soldiers. Named one of…
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**Updated with new performances as of June 15! It’s been a long, difficult year (and then some) without live music on the beloved Wolf Trap stage. But it’s finally time to dust off your dancing shoes, break out the picnic baskets, and embrace your inner pop star because Wolf Trap Foundation for the…
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Patio season is upon us and we’ve all been dying to get out of the house. And we’re not sure there’s anything more relaxing than a glass of chilled wine amid the scenic Virginia foothills on a warm summer day. The good news is that several Fairfax County wineries have an array of drinkable wine…
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Travel inherently has the power to connect us all, to help us learn about other cultures and people, to help bring us closer to passions we never knew we had, and to help us enjoy the truly hospitable places, foods, amenities, and offerings of a destination. This year, as the world collectively saw…
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Summer 2020 might look a little bit different than past summers, but that doesn't have to mean a lack of fun. Fairfax County is home to a rich array of outdoor adventures and historic sites that the whole family will enjoy. To get you started, we've pulled together a couple of ways you can get out…
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50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the moon. The Washington, DC area is buzzing with activities to celebrate this momentous occasion, from major events downtown to special local park events and more. There are also several places…
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