President’s Day Weekend Fun in and Near Northern Virginia
The long President’s Day weekend adds a boost of extra fun to a chilly month and is a great opportunity … Read more
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Dyke Marsh and Mount Vernon Trail Hikes Near DC
Hike through the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and part of the Mount Vernon Trail for beautiful views of a Potomac … Read more
5 Fantastic Northern Virginia Scenic Drives – FuninFairfaxVA
These 5 fantastic Northern Virginia scenic drives near Washington DC are especially inviting when fall foliage and crisp days return … Read more
Visit George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill in Mount Vernon Virginia
George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill are fascinating recreations of two successful businesses of America’s first President. Authentic reproductions of 18th-century … Read more
Fun Things to do at George Washington’s Estate in Mount Vernon Virginia
Here is a complete guide to fun things to do at George Washington’s beloved estate in Mount Vernon Virginia, plus … Read more
Green Spring Gardens Beauty and History
Green Spring Gardens packs a lot into its 31 acres—demonstration gardens, horticulture center and library, ponds, paths, and a Historic House … Read more
Be Washington at George Washingtons Mount Vernon in Historic Virginia
The Be Washington interactive exhibit at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is a fun and fascinating way to dive into United … Read more
Trace American History at Alexandria’s Carlyle House
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 … Read more
Peaceful River Farm in Alexandria Virginia
Soothing Potomac River views and the colors of nature welcome visitors to peaceful River Farm, part of George Washington’s original farmland in … Read more
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary: Strange History in Old Town Alexandria VA
Tour the strange and unusual Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and step into the fascinating history of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Bizarre … Read more
March Needlework Exhibition at Woodlawn
The March Needlework Exhibition at historic Woodlawn is an annual celebration of the needle arts, featuring hundreds of examples of contemporary needlework from … Read more