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7 Things to Love About Chantilly, Virginia

Ever want to make your own chocolates? Tour an Underground Railroad site? Or battle the Red Baron in an aerial dogfight? These are just a few of the adventures you can have in Chantilly, VA. Located just east of Dulles International Airport, Chantilly is easy to reach whether you’re driving on Route…

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Take a BBQ Safari in Fairfax County

Pack your wet wipes because we're going on a quest for some 'cue! Summer's here. You can smell it in the air. The smoky bouquet of oak, maple, and hickory. A waft of dry rub in the breeze. And that intoxicating aroma that comes when sauce and meats collide. It can only mean one thing—BBQ season has…

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Dawn to Dusk at the Eden Center

With over 120 shops, services, and restaurants, the Eden Center is one of the most unique, historic, hidden gems in the National Capital Region. It even has its own Virginia Historical Marker! Modeled after market districts in Vietnam, it has become the single largest source of Vietnamese goods and…

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A Weekend in Fairfax County: An Accessibility Gem

Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia, close to the nation's capital, Fairfax County, Virginia is an accessibility gem. As locals and wheelchair users, we discover new things about where we live almost daily. We love our extended neighborhood and how it prioritizes the disability community…

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Things to Do During a Day in Falls Church & Merrifield

The neighboring towns of Falls Church and Merrifield are about as divergent as they can be, with incredibly distinctive and interesting stories to tell. Each area has its own appeal and unique attributes that make both worthy destinations to explore. While it may not be obvious to know where Falls…

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A Delicious Tour Through Annandale

South Alexandria has its Hispanic food. Falls Church has its Vietnamese. And for Korean food, the National Capital Area heads to its unofficial “Koreatown,” Annandale. In fact, the DC region has the nation’s third largest concentration of Korean Americans and Annandale is its epicenter. Depending…

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Where to Find Heated Outdoor Dining in Fairfax County

Just because the weather is cooling down, doesn't mean outdoor dining has to come to a screeching halt! In fact, Fairfax County restaurants are offering creative ways to dine outdoors and stay warm in a safe way throughout the winter. Whether it's a charming streetery, intimate igloo, cozy firepit…

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