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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With so many attractions in Fairfax County, planning a visit to the region for a girl’s getaway or couple’s weekend can be overwhelming - so what better way to take out the guesswork than with a pre-planned tour? Whether you're tracing the footsteps of our founding fathers, sampling award-winning…
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It’s clear (to us) that Fairfax County has a ton to offer its residents and visitors. But you don’t have to always hear it from us. Fairfax County and the National Capital Region is home to so many creative, intelligent, and passionate people whose goal is to help tell the stories that this area has…
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It’s clear (to us) that Fairfax County has a ton to offer its residents and visitors. But you don’t have to always hear it from us. Fairfax County and the National Capital Region is home to so many creative, intelligent, and passionate people whose goal is to help tell the stories that this area has…
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It’s clear (to us) that Fairfax County has a ton to offer its residents and visitors. But you don’t have to always hear it from us. Fairfax County and the National Capital Region are home to SO many creative, intelligent, and passionate people whose goal is to help tell the stories that this area…
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Pretty cool. In a unique fusion of arts and nature, the National Park Service manages 117 acres of park, grounds, and buildings, while the Wolf Trap Foundation oversees programming that serves…
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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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For a picturesque “farm-to-table, grapes-to-glass” family-friendly escape from the hustle and bustle of life, travel back in time at The Winery at Bull Run, the closest winery to Washington, DC. The Setting Image courtesy The Winery at Bull Run The winery strikes a unique balance of producing fine…
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Unexpected airline delay or hours-long layover at the airport? While you may consider additional travel hours to be an inconvenience, it can actually be a great opportunity to do some extra exploring! Luckily, the National Capital Region is one of the best places to have extra sightseeing time with…
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As Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, "The Earth laughs in flowers." There's no better place in the Northern Virginia region to see this in action than at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. An area for lovers of gardening, flowers, trees, and quiet, serene settings, this garden is a great place to…
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