Updated for 2025 Legend has it that, each October, the veil between this world and the spirit world grows thinner leading up to All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween. It is a time to remember the dead. And some believe it is a time for the dead to visit us. Over the centuries, however, October 31 changed…
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My little girl is 12 years old now. Like her mother, she is curious, loves the outdoors and likes to watch people. Unlike most tweens, however, my mere existence doesn’t mortify her. Instead, she loves being seen with me, is very polite to strangers and will even do public displays of affection. My…
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Nestled between Washington, DC and the rolling hills of Great Falls, Tysons is ready for its close-up. Long known as a regional shopping destination and corporate home to heavy hitters like Booz Allen Hamilton, Hilton Worldwide, and Capital One, Tysons continues to grow at breakneck speed and is…
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More than any other town in Fairfax County, I probably visit Vienna the most. Sometimes I go for the shopping. Other times it’s for a holiday crafts show, to hear live music, try a restaurant or visit a park. From charming public art and historic sites to commanding performances and great…
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Whether you’re a visitor looking for an enjoyment-added spot to dive into some literature or a local looking for a new favorite place to get lost in words, Fairfax County can read you like a book. To be fair, pretty much every park, library, coffee shop and bench in the county would be a great place…
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They hide in plain sight. They announce their names quietly. And despite all their efforts at modesty, they develop a following. These are the hidden gem restaurants. Often tucked away in shopping centers or industrial areas, they are usually not visible from the road. They are not always standalone…
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In 1964, a grand experiment broke ground right here in Fairfax County. Fresh off his family’s sale of Carnegie Hall, Robert E. Simon bought a massive tract of land just north of Fairfax. He intended to build a town that would revolutionize existing concepts of land use in suburban America. Using his…
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What mood are your ears in today? Are they hungering to hear Maren Morris, the Indigo Girls, or John Legend? Maybe they’re curious about Josh Radnor’s singing voice or which new-to-you group will emerge victorious from a band battle. Perhaps your little one is crazy about the Okee Dokee Brothers. Or…
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Sunsets are kind of my thing. I go out for sunset nearly every night at my home. I can see west from an elevated spot on my front stoop. But I can also go in the backyard and watch the colors the sunset brings to the eastern and southern skies. Whether you're visiting for a couple’s weekend or a…
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It would be nearly impossible to visit Fairfax County without noticing it. We are practically encircled by it. And, within that circle, there’s even more, bearing names like Accotink, Anne and Audubon. We celebrate driving alongside it. We recommend eating besides it. And we definitely think you…
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