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
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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.
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
Fairfax County Hidden Art Reston Edition
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
Sky Meadows – Virginia State Park of the Month
Fairfax County is fortunate to include a plethora of parks, stream valleys, trails and nature centers. We only have one State Park, though, the gorgeous eagle haven at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton. Luckily, nearby Sky … 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
Around Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield is the middle child of the Fairfax County lake parks—smaller than popular Burke Lake, not as active as Lake Fairfax, but with a charm all it’s … 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
Burke Lake Boating: Peaceful Family-friendly Fun in Northern Virginia
Burke Lake boating has a lot going for it—easy access and parking (free for county residents), plenty of room to spread out, and a peaceful, natural environment to enjoy. Burke is … Read more
Fairfax County Winery Fun
There are two wineries in Fairfax County—Paradise Springs Winery and The Winery at Bull Run—and they both offer history, scenery, and some tasty wine. The burgeoning Virginia wine scene draws wine tasting crowds to … Read more
Historic Hunter Mill Road
Historic Hunter Mill Road, runs through Oakton, Vienna, Reston, and Great Falls, and it’s an interesting historic drive, except during rush hour. You can learn more about important stops along Hunter … Read more