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.
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 historic Manassas day trip or overnight delivers small town charm sprinkled with interesting history, delicious dining, local drink, and quirky shopping. It’s a perfect mix for a relaxing staycation about an hour … 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
Mount Vernon’s east front, with it’s two story facade, columned piazza, iconic cupola, and expansive Potomac River view is this week’s Saturday Postcard. In the early years, the east was … Read more
An entryway of woven branches in our Saturday Postcard welcomes hikers, birders, and equestrians to the beautiful woodland trails of Seneca Regional Park in Northern Virginia, providing access to a historic section of the Potomac River. … Read more
In honor of President’s Day, here is a view of Popes Creek from George Washington Birthplace National Monument. This historic park recreates the setting of George Washington’s early years and establishes … Read more
In honor of the 45th anniversary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, our Saturday Postcard features a busy day on the towpath, near the canal stop gate, … Read more
CLOSED PERMANENTLY on December 31, 2019. The Newseum takes a fascinating, in-depth look at news coverage across the globe, highlighting the importance of a free press, and exploring how the media … Read more
It’s always rewarding to find a short hike that offers soothing nature, a dramatic view, and a little history. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, a 67-acre park located on Edwards … Read more
DC is home to iconic presidential places like the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument obelisk, and the Jefferson Memorial rotunda. But Northern Virginia has a special relationship with George Washington, … Read more
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