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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Ahhhhhh, the great American road trip. It's a rite of passage for every family to pack the bags, get in the car, and go see that special something that you can't find at home. And while that might look a bit different in 2020, there are a lot of ways you can still take a trip and be safe. Here in…
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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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More than any other town in Fairfax County, I probably visit Vienna the most. Sometimes I go for the shopping. Other times it’s for a holiday crafts show, to hear live music, try a restaurant or visit a park. From charming public art and historic sites to commanding performances and great…
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Fairfax County's restaurants, attractions, and hotels are prioritizing your safety in accordance with Virginia's safety guidelines. Whether you're roaming our acres of parkland, dining at our award-winning restaurants, rediscovering America's story through our historic sites, or visiting any other…
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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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Summer 2020 might look a little bit different than past summers, but that doesn't have to mean a lack of fun. Fairfax County is home to a rich array of outdoor adventures and historic sites that the whole family will enjoy. To get you started, we've pulled together a couple of ways you can get out…
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It is known as “America's Second Independence Day.” Yet there is no battle marking that day. No birthday of a new nation. Not even an anniversary of a document. Rather Juneteenth, the commemoration of freedom from slavery, commemorates June 19, 1865 - the date federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX…
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Memorial Day Weekend may look a little different this year, but it shouldn’t keep us from remembering what the day is really all about: honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect ours. Their sacrifices pave the way for our continued freedoms as American citizens. In addition to…
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