Northern Virginia LOVE Celebrates Summer with Fun Photo Opps
A new Fairfax County LOVE sign offers a fun photo opp on its “Summer of Love” tour or its future home at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. There are … Read more
Picante! Mexican Fare in Chantilly
Update: Sadly, Picante has closed permanently after more than 30 years in business. Picante! is one of the those Fairfax County restaurants that you can easily pass by—hidden in a nondescript … Read more
Road Trip Worthy Virginia Burger Restaurants
We’ve rounded up favorite Virginia burger restaurants serving the delicious, juicy patties that call meat lovers back time after time. And since we’re always on the hunt for new destinations, … Read more
Difficult Run Hike to the Potomac River on the Fairfax Cross County Trail
The Difficult Run trail is one of our favorite short hikes close to Washington DC. The hike follows a beautiful, shady stream and passes through the eastern side of Great … Read more
Visit Little Round Top in Gettysburg National Military Park
Visitors to Little Round Top in Gettysburg National Military Park see terrain much like soldiers did during the critical second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of … Read more
Visit Clifton Virginia: A Charming Small Town Near DC
The charming small town of Clifton Virginia is a perfect day trip from Washington DC to enjoy tasty restaurants, local shops, a historic downtown, scenic hiking, and the closest winery … Read more
Visit Albert Einstein in Washington DC for Fun Photo Opps
The memorial to Albert Einstein in Washington DC is a hidden gem that’s a fun destination for math inspiration and photos. Visit for a Pi Day pilgrimage or anytime you’re … Read more
US National Park Pass: How to Purchase and Special Discounts
A US National Park Pass covers entrance fees to over 2000 parks and recreation sites across the United States, giving travelers budget access to some of America’s most beautiful public … Read more
Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Park: Great History Hike Leesburg VA
Visit Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Park in Leesburg Virginia to hike and explore Civil War history, including one of the smallest national cemeteries in America. The park combines scenic nature and … Read more
Hike Riverbend Park to Great Falls Park on an Easy Riverside Trail
Hike Riverbend Park to Great Falls Park and enjoy an easy 3-mile trip with beautiful Potomac River and waterfall views. This is one of our favorite family hikes in Northern … Read more
Surprising Things to See in Washington DC
For many people, visiting Washington DC means making sure the family or group sees a bunch of monuments, zipping through a White House tour, then heading to Philadelphia or Williamsburg. I … Read more
10 Great Falls Park Alternatives When Entry Lines Are Long
Here are 10 Great Falls Park alternatives worth visiting when park entry lines back up with crowds clamoring for scenery, picnic spots, and time with friends and family. You will not enjoy the same … Read more