50 Years of Love. If tourism had a birthday week, National Travel & Tourism Week would be it. For Fairfax County, this year is the big cheese of all past travel and tourism weeks. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic "Virginia is for Lovers" tourism slogan and in celebration of this golden…
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We pass popular tourist sites like George Washington’s Mount Vernon every day, but we may not even think about how it supports our community. But Mount Vernon and others like Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center , Great Falls Park , Tysons Corner Center , Wolf Trap…
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Is it just me, or has May been a long time comin’? Things I love about May: gentle sunshine, no humidity, no more of that dastardly tree pollen. It’s the perfect time to get out there and stick it to those trees who tormented us in April (not really, I love our planet, but seriously, don’t let the…
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What is it? This year marks the 86th anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia – hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia. For a week in April, more than 150 homeowners throughout the Commonwealth will open their garden gates and doors. Can I find a tour in Fairfax County? This year, Virginia…
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Finally! The weather is nice. Everyone has been waiting to get out and enjoy the warmth and sunshine that hasn't been around since late last summer. We have community festivals all around the county – pretty much every weekend from late April through mid-June. So put on your shorts, grab some suntan…
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It's what we've longed for since December ... springtime is finally here! Let's celebrate! April is a busy month here in Fairfax County and the best part about it all is the sense of community you feel in each and every event, festival, historic tour and park visit. Come visit and let us show you…
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Part of the spectacle of the National Cherry Blossom Festival includes the thousands of visitors that flock to Washington, DC to see the famous cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. It's definitely a must-see if you don't mind the hustle and bustle, but if you're looking for a more tranquil and…
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Here on vacation? Business? A little bit of both? Even if you’re a resident looking to break cabin fever, Fairfax County always has something to do. With any luck, March will be the start of a greener season. This means more time for Festivals & Special Events , Nature & Parks , and History -- all…
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Kick those winter blues away with this first sweet, sweet taste of summer. Wolf Trap just released its first slew of shows for Summer 2019 at the Filene Center – and you are going to love it! There are genre-spanning performances on deck from legends like Diana Ross and Johnny Mathis…
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Did you know that Presidents Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday? What better way to celebrate this former Fairfax County resident (and the dozens of leaders who have followed in his footsteps) than to dive into some of the presidential history found in the Capital…
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