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8 Great Places to Eat and Drink Local in York County Pennsylvania

Explore York County Pennsylvania

York County Pennsylvania is home to farm-fresh dining, unique factory tours, craft breweries, and local distilleries sprinkled amid rolling farms and historic towns. Explore beyond the usual chains, with a … Read more

Luxury Baltimore Getaway to The Ivy Hotel in Historic Maryland

Bedroom at The Ivy, Baltimore, Maryland

Head to The Ivy Hotel for a luxury Baltimore getaway full of romance and pampering in a historic Maryland neighborhood. The boutique hotel is housed in a lavishly restored 19th-century … Read more

6 Favorite Scenic Places to Relax in Fairfax County Virginia

Rockers near the entrance to Meadowlark Botanical Garden

Beautiful weather makes us want to take a hike, but it also makes us want to chill. Here are 6 scenic places to relax and soak up nature’s beauty on a lovely … Read more

Dead Run Waterfall Hike on Virginia’s Potomac Heritage Trail

Dead Run waterfall hike and swimming hole in McLean Virginia

The Dead Run waterfall hike is a shady, 3 to 4 mile, out-and-back. Most of the route follows a Virginia segment of the Potomac Heritage Trail, very close to Washington … Read more

Pope-Leighey House Tour: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Gem in Northern Virginia

Pope-Leighy House Alexandria Virginia

A Pope-Leighey House tour connects visitors with Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles for middle-class living in tune with nature, in a Usonian gem in Northern Virginia. Wright was recognized by the American Institute of Architects … Read more

Fresh Mediterranean and Pizza by the Lake at Reston’s Cafesano

Cafesano Interior

Reston’s Cafesano offers a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring delicious pizzas and sandwiches, in a bright, casual space by Lake Thoreau. Patrons order at the counter, then food is delivered to your … Read more

8 Great Things to Do on a Fredericksburg Virginia Day Trip

Downtown Fredericksburg Virginia

Rich history combines with modern shopping, dining, and drink to make Fredericksburg Virginia a fun and relaxing day trip just an hour’s drive from Washington DC. The walkable downtown is a … Read more

10 Tasty Leesburg Restaurants to Eat and Drink Local in Virginia

Historic Leesburg Virginia

From quirky breakfasts to elegant dinners, and plenty of options in between, these 10 tasty Leesburg restaurants offer delicious local Virginia food and drink. These aren’t the only local places to eat in Leesburg, … Read more

Tibbet Knob Hike to Gorgeous Views on the West Virginia Border

Enjoying summit views Tibbet Knob hike

The three mile out-and-back Tibbet Knob hike delivers gorgeous views and a rocky climb along the West Virginia border in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Views from the summit are not as … Read more

Woodland Loop Hike in Riverbend Park Virginia

Bootlegger Trail Riverbend Park

This 2.5 mile woodland loop hike follows shady dirt paths to the Potomac River, returning through hollows and upland forest at Riverbend Regional Park in Great Falls, Virginia. The wooded trails … Read more

Reston Town Center Alternatives: Shop Dine and Play with Free Parking

Fountain Lake Anne Plaza Reston

Reston Town Center alternatives include neighborhoods, mixed-use communities, and small towns that welcome visitors with fun places to shop, dine, and play and plenty of easy, free parking. We need alternatives now that Boston Properties, … Read more

Fantastic Virginia Photographers to Follow Right Now

Leesylvania Sunrise photo by John Ernst Photo

Virginia photographers bring the beauty, adventure, and diversity of our home state to life, inspiring our travels and prompting us to explore new destinations. Happily, social media makes it easy to follow these … 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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