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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Just because the temperatures are cooling down, doesn't mean that your romance has to fizzle out too. In fact, autumn and winter are some of the most romantic seasons to rekindle the spark between you and your special someone. Cozy blankets, warm fires, comfort food, and festive happenings are…
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“Safari” (definition: Journey or Expedition). It sounds exotic and wild to have a Safari, but what if you could have a great outdoor adventure in nature less than 25 miles from Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia? There is exciting winter wildlife as well as wildlife adventures in the summer…
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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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Let the countdown commence! In celebration of stepping into 2022, we're reflecting on the Top 9 Fairfax County captures of this past year as voted on by our Instagram followers. Here's our official countdown of 2021's best photos in #FXVA, from fiery sunsets to vibrant fall foliage. Be sure to…
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Hiking, running, and cycling in Fairfax County is its own reward—beautiful parks, scenic pathways, and an excellent workout. But what if you could double your reward with a payoff hike? Fairfax County is filled with parks and trails that just happen to be adjacent to some of the region’s best…
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The Ox Road (Route 123) corridor running from Fairfax Station to Pohick Bay can sometimes be overlooked as a commuter community or military neighborhood due to its proximity to Fort Belvoir and access to Interstate 95. And when you travel south through Fairfax County, you do start to see more trees…
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Oh, Wolf Trap. You're celebrating your 50th anniversary and what else can we say except we love you! Having the only national park dedicated solely to the performing arts right here in Fairfax County is something that we brag about all the time. But the cool thing is, we don't even have to brag…
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The Oscars have their red carpet. Dorothy had her Yellow Brick Road. And Mount Vernon in Fairfax County has its Route 1 highway. What the historic U.S. Route 1 may lack in terms of atmosphere compared to the other two, it more than makes up for in terms of historical adventure. If you hit Route 1…
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My dad was a navigator. And growing up, there were two main ways to get to every destination—the fastest way and the scenic way. Most of the time we took the scenic way. Perhaps the most scenic driving in Fairfax County happens in Great Falls. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a road either…
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