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Southern Shenandoah Valley Virginia Road Trip: Staunton to Lexington

Blue Ridge Parkway Southern Shenandoah Valley Virginia

Discover fun things to do in Southern Shenandoah Valley Virginia on a road trip to Staunton, Waynesboro, and Lexington with scenic country roads and unique stops. Experience small-town charm, tasty … Read more

Pazzo Pomodoro: Delicious Pasta Pizza and More in Vienna VA

Pazzo Pomodoro in Vienna Virginia.

At Pazzo Pomodoro in downtown Vienna Virginia, you can satisfy your homemade pasta craving, celebrate a special occasion, and support a local business. Located in a nondescript strip mall, at the … Read more

Conway Robinson Forest Hike Through Old Growth Woods in Northern VA

Conway Robinson State Forest hike

Explore shady trails on an easy Conway Robinson Forest hike through pine and old-growth hardwoods near the Manassas Battlefield. Take a loop hike on the 3-mile Blue Trail, or add … Read more

Sugarland Run Hike on a Streamside Trail in Northern VA

Sugarland Run hike in Northern VA

Enjoy a shady Sugarland Run hike or bike outing on a paved stream-side trail in Reston and Herndon Virginia. The 4-mile trail borders a small stream called Sugarland Run, offering … Read more

Fairfax County Scenic Drive on Virginia Byways

Fairfax County scenic drive on Virginia Byways in Fall

Take a Fairfax County scenic drive in Northern Virginia on beautiful Virginia Byways near Washington DC to pretty parks, quaint towns, and historic sites. Follow our route map or explore … Read more

Fun Things to Do in Southwest Virginia on an SWVA Road Trip

Hike with wild ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park SWVA

Fun things to do in Southwest Virginia include fantastic outdoor adventures and activities, rich arts and culture, cool cities and quaint towns, and tasty places to dine and drink. Southwest … Read more

Northern Virginia Resources for Tracking Updates and Closures

Hawksbill Summit View Shenandoah NP

These useful Northern Virginia resources help locals track updates from government health sites; park departments, popular destinations, tourism sites; and other local organizations. Follow the links for information on closures, … Read more

Leesburg Scenic Drive Along the Virginia Maryland Border

Leesburg scenic drive along the Virginia Maryland border

This Leesburg scenic drive visits pretty parks, quaint towns, historic sites, and local wineries and breweries on winding country roads along the Virginia and Maryland border. Our loop drive begins … Read more

Sugarloaf Mountain Hike to Beautiful Maryland Views

Enjoying the view on Sugarloaf Mountain

A Sugarloaf Mountain hike delivers great views of the Maryland countryside and a convenient network of trails that allow very short or longer hikes. A road leads to two parking … Read more

70+ Great Northern Virginia Hikes and Bike Trails Near DC

View from Bears Den Overlook, One of the Best Hikes in Northern Virginia

Find fun Northern Virginia hikes and trails, from easy strolls to more challenging climbs, in our big collection of 70+ hiking articles. Our list includes hiking trails in Northern Virginia … Read more

6 Great Virginia Hike and Beer Day Trips Near DC

Fall hikes foliage view from Bears Den Overlook, photo by Scott Tury

These 6 hike and beer day trips combine a little exercise in the great outdoors with the relaxing payoff of a cold Virginia craft brew. Hike and beer day trips celebrate great weather and Virginia’s thriving … Read more

Potomac Heritage Trail Hikes in Northern Virginia

Potomac Heritage Trail at Riverbend Park in Northern Virginia

These Potomac Heritage Trail hikes in Northern Virginia offer shady trails with varied terrain, frequently following the banks of the Potomac River through land explored by George Washington. There are … Read more

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Julie McCool is a travel writer and the creator of Fun in Fairfax VA a Northern Virginia travel blog.

Join me, Julie McCool, and explore the best of Northern Virginia parks, hikes, historic sites, restaurants, breweries, wineries, seasonal events, and more. I'm a Northern Virginia local, so you get first-hand tips and accurate information.

My Virginia travel guides are a resource for residents and visitors alike. Go beyond the standard tourist spots and discover fun things to do in Virginia, the Washington DC region, and beyond.

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