Fairfax County, VA - Junes 5, 2009 - Dorothy Gale was right - "There's no place like Home," and Visit Fairfax encourages locals to explore their own backyard this summer. The group invites residents to stop by their booth (#318) in the upper main street section at Celebrate Fairfax this weekend at the Fairfax Government Center to find out more about what's happening this summer in Fairfax County.

Visitors at the Visit Fairfax booth will have a chance to spin the wheel for great prizes, including restaurant and retail gift certificates, iPOD's and GPS units - perfect for this summer's road trips near and far.

Residents can also discover all that Fairfax County has to offer at www.fxva.com. The new "our Community" section provides the opportunity to share favorite places and activities with visitors and neighbors alike. The Online trip planner and calendar are also resources designed to plan eevrything from an afternoon outing with the kids to a weekend getaway closer to home.