Each year, two days after Thanksgiving, communities across the nation host Small Business Saturday, celebrating and supporting neighborhood businesses. In Fairfax County, however, your Small Business Saturday is super-sized with unique gifts from iconic museum shops and interesting destinations…
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Each year on November 11, Americans honor and celebrate the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served this country to protect our freedoms. And while this year’s Veterans Day looks a little different (many of the annual in-person Veterans Day events, commemorations, and wreath-layings…
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Ready to break the internet? Try finding an aesthetic Instagram location! Picture-perfect natural landscapes, mural art, furry friends, and artifacts make Fairfax County the perfect place to "WOW" all your Insta followers! There are plenty of scenic views in Northern Virginia. Go on a snapping…
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One of the most remarkable sites in Fairfax County is Woodlawn. If you happen to stumble upon it, you might think it's just another old historic home here in Northern Virginia. And while that's understandable, you would be oh so wrong. Because extending beyond the modern-day mansion and adjacent…
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Summer is in full swing and July 2020 has a full slate of fun lined up for Fairfax County! Our attractions and events are coming up with creative ways for socially distanced fun - keeping you both safe and entertained as things begin to reopen. Here's our roundup of events and things to do this…
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In the 67 years he walked the earth, George Washington perhaps made more of an impact than nearly any other historical figure in America. He battled a king and won. He founded a new country—one that many would argue is the greatest country on earth. And he set the precedent for the many presidents…
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Goodbye January, and hello February! We’re officially into our second month of the decade, and with it comes a new wave of must-see attractions and events in Fairfax County. Between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and more, there’s plenty of excitement in the area. The…
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From the haunted Weems Botts Museum in Dumfries to the City of Alexandria’s tiny Spite House and Georgetown’s renowned Exorcist Stairs, there are plenty of unique places to visit in Virginia, but Northern Virginia is especially filled with fascinating quirk when it comes to things to do, best views…
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Scenic. Convenient. Hassle-free (relatively). The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is, hands down, one of the best drives in Northern Virginia. You don’t even need a destination. It IS the destination—especially in fall when the leaves turn brilliant colors against the backdrop of limestone…
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It's the time of year where the leaves are beginning to turn spectacular shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple - and visitors to Northern Virginia yearn to find the perfect spot to take it all in. While most seek out remote vistas to be totally surrounded by autumn beauty, I'm here to suggest to…
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