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Everything To Do Along the Silver Line Metro Extension

The Metrorail system is a great way for visitors to get around the Washington, DC metro area. You can stay more affordably in Fairfax County, for example, and be just a short ride away from the monuments and memorials of Washington, DC—no parking worries, no long walks, no getting lost. Plus you’d…

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Navigating Fairfax County By Car

Growing up, my family’s life was dominated by the “best way” to get from Point A to Point B. My dad was an Air Force navigator, so it makes sense. He’d spend hours studying maps, figuring out the fast route, the scenic route, the interesting route, etc. It prepared me well for living in the…

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Best Stops Along The George Washington Memorial Parkway

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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A Historic Tour of Route 1 in Fairfax County

The Oscars have their red carpet. Dorothy had her Yellow Brick Road. And Mount Vernon in Fairfax County has its Route 1 highway. What the historic U.S. Route 1 may lack in terms of atmosphere compared to the other two, it more than makes up for in terms of historical adventure. If you hit Route 1…

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LOVE on the Road in Northern Virginia: a 2-Day Itinerary

Northern Virginia’s rich history, delicious craft beverages, and expansive outdoor spaces make it the perfect place to explore and find the LOVE on your next road trip adventure. Just miles outside of Washington D.C., sprinkled with charming small towns, breathtaking views, and unforgettable…

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Fairfax County is Ready To Welcome You

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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Travel Alternatives During Summer Metro Shutdown

Fairfax County has two Metro Stations (Franconia-Springfield and Huntington) that will be closed for renovation during the summer of 2019, from May 25 through early September 2019. Because of this, plans have been put in place to travel via alternative means between Washington, DC, the Pentagon, and…

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Why Travel Matters in Fairfax County

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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