Explore Northern Virginia’s beautiful parks and trails, quaint towns, cool cities, outdoor adventures, fascinating history and museums, and scenic drives with our guides to popular spots and hidden gems near Washington DC. We help residents and visitors to discover, learn, and enjoy the Northern Virginia region we call home.
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
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 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
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
Historic homes of Virginia share the lives of American Presidents, leading Virginia families, and history makers, encouraging visitors to understand the people and times that shaped America. Whether you’re a history buff, … Read more
The Glade Stream Valley hike follows paved wooded paths along a peaceful stream with a stop at the lovely Walker Nature Center in Reston Virginia. We describe a 3.75-mile easy loop along the stream and … Read more
Alexandria’s Carlyle House preserves an interesting portrait of American history, from the beginnings of our nation through the American Civil War. The historic mansion was home to wealthy Virginia merchant John Carlyle and is a beautiful example … Read more
Soothing Potomac River views and the colors of nature welcome visitors to peaceful River Farm, part of George Washington’s original farmland in Alexandria Virginia. River Farm is headquarters to the American Horticultural … Read more
Visitors can explore Prince William Forest Park in Northern Virginia on 37 miles of beautiful hiking trails and a scenic loop drive with dedicated bike lanes. The 15,000-acre park has an interesting … Read more
This Sky Meadows loop hike includes a mix of open fields, moderately challenging hills, and wooded segments, with the payoff of beautiful views across the Virginia Piedmont. Our hike follows a 4-mile circuit, but … Read more
A visit to the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, is sure to impress. It is truly awe-inspiring to stand next to the huge … Read more
Tour the strange and unusual Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and step into the fascinating history of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Bizarre tinctures and medicines, some funny and some horrifying, fill the … Read more