Fairfax County's restaurants, attractions, hotels, and everything in between are ready to welcome you back with open arms for a fun and safe getaway in accordance with Virginia's Phase 3 safety guidelines. Whether you're roaming our acres of parkland, eating your heart out at our award-winning…
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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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International Women’s Day is March 8 th , but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. With the centennial of the 19 th Amendment, the opening of the Lucy…
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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. And Fairfax County is smack dab in the…
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