La Ong Thai Opens in Herndon
It seems like there’s a new Thai restaurant popping up every month, and we couldn’t be happier. We love Thai food, and nothing warms us up during a cold winter like a rich, … Read more
Turkey Run Park Hike Along the Potomac
When the weather forecast shows a run of warm fall days, it’s the perfect time to explore Turkey Run Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. Turkey Run Park is part of the George Washington … Read more
Bull Run Mountains and Winery at La Grange
Here’s an outing that combines two of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall—a nice hike and a relaxing glass of Virginia wine. Tackle Bull Run Mountains on a crisp, clear day … Read more
Freeman House Store and Museum
If you’ve lived in Fairfax County for any length of time you have probably ridden by the Freeman House Store and Museum in downtown Vienna, either driving down Church Street or … Read more
Long Branch Stream Valley Trail
We love to explore trails in Fairfax County, and we’re working our way through the maps listed on the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) trail website. We recently took a pleasant, level, and mostly shady … Read more
Explore Fascinating Hidden Art in Reston Virginia
We do a lot of wandering in Fairfax County, and we’re always impressed with the hidden art we discover on our journeys. Use this guide to plan a fun outing … Read more
Sidewalk Sun: Fairfax CCT Segment 6
Sadly, Fairfax CCT Segment 6 is a long, dull slog down the sidewalk of busy Blake Lane with boundless opportunities to listen to traffic and wait at road crossings. As we noted … Read more
Paladar Tysons Happy Hour
Update: Paladar Tysons has closed permanently. We recently discovered an excellent happy hour destination to satisfy our summer mojito cravings. Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar offers delicious mojitos, margaritas, and sangria along with a nice … Read more
Fun Things to Do at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield VA
With plentiful free parking and proximity to the beltway, Lake Accotink Park is a pretty spot to spend a day in Northern Virginia. Popular activities at Lake Accotink include hiking, biking, boating, … Read more
Shade and Streams: Fairfax CCT Segment 7
A shady trail is always welcome during a Virginia summer, and Fairfax County denizens are lucky that most of the Fairfax CCT (Cross County Trail) follows wooded stream beds through town and … Read more
New Plaza at Tysons Corner Center is Fun and Fab
UPDATE 8/11/14: The new Shake Shack on the new Plaza near the new Tysons metro station opens today. So much delicious newness and fun! The Silver Line is running, the … Read more
Sisters Thai Living Room in Fairfax
Sisters Thai, the Living Room Cafe, in Old Town Fairfax achieves a whole new level of cozy in Fairfax County VA dining. The atmosphere is so lovely and unique our expectations … Read more