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Great Falls

8 Great Things to Do at Great Falls Virginia Park

Fun in Fairfax VA shares fun things to do and places to go in and from Northern Virginia

Discover fun things to do in Great Falls Virginia, plus tips and essential information for your visit. Visitors to Great Falls Park enjoy waterfall views, hiking, picnics, history, and more … Read more

Scenic Drive: Georgetown Pike and George Washington Memorial Parkway

Fall foliage on a Georgetown Pike Scenic Drive in Northern Virginia Near Washington DC

Take a scenic drive on historic Georgetown Pike and the George Washington Memorial Parkway for beautiful views, parks, and hiking along the Potomac River. There are plenty of scenic views … Read more

Peaceful Seneca Park Hiking and History in Northern Virginia

Enjoy pretty fall views and interesting Potomac River history at Seneca Park in Northern Virginia.

Seneca Park combines lovely woods, pretty streams, interesting history, and a stretch along the Potomac River that is part of a designated National Scenic Trail. The park is popular with … Read more

Great Falls Park River Trail Hike to Waterfalls and Views Near DC

Mather Gorge from the River Trail in Great Falls Park Virginia near Washington DC

The River Trail hike at Great Falls Park in Northern Virginia offers some of the best waterfall and nature views near Washington DC. It’s a favorite place to impress out-of-town guests, but it’s … Read more

Great Falls Scenic Drive on Pretty Country Roads in Northern Virginia

Great Falls Scenic Drive fall foliage on Georgetown Pike

Take a Great Falls scenic drive to visit pretty country roads, beautiful parks and trails, and a small downtown with tasty restaurants in Northern Virginia. Our loop route begins and … Read more

Difficult Run and Great Falls Loop Hike to Beautiful River Views

View of Mather Gorge from Great Falls Ridge Trail in Northern Virginia

The Difficult Run and Great Falls loop hike includes shady riverside trails, a dramatic ridge, and gorgeous views of the Potomac River and Mather Gorge. This hike is a wonderful … Read more

Great Falls Park Virginia Outdoor Fun and Stunning Waterfalls

Great Falls Park waterfalls from overlook 1

Visit Great Falls Park Virginia for stunning waterfall views, excellent hiking, fascinating history, picnics, and more outdoor fun, just 15 miles from Washington DC. Great Falls Park is one of the most … Read more

Difficult Run Hike to the Potomac River on the Fairfax Cross County Trail

Colorful Fall Foliage on the Difficult Run Trail, one of the Best Fall Hikes in Northern Virginia

The Difficult Run trail is one of our favorite short hikes close to Washington DC. The hike follows a beautiful, shady stream and passes through the eastern side of Great … Read more

Hike Riverbend Park to Great Falls Park on an Easy Riverside Trail

Hike Riverbend Park to Great Falls Park and enjoy an easy 3-mile trip with beautiful Potomac River and waterfall views. This is one of our favorite family hikes in Northern … Read more

Woodland Loop Hike in Riverbend Park Virginia

Bootlegger Trail Riverbend Park

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

Saturday Postcard: Seneca Regional Park in Northern Virginia

Entry to Seneca Regional Park in Great Falls Virginia postcard

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

Saturday Postcard: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Stop Gate

Canal Stop Gate CandOCanal FuninFairfaxVA

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

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Julie McCool is a travel writer and the creator of Fun in Fairfax VA a Northern Virginia travel blog.

Join me, Julie McCool, and explore the best of Northern Virginia parks, hikes, historic sites, restaurants, breweries, wineries, seasonal events, and more. I'm a Northern Virginia local, so you get first-hand tips and accurate information.

My Virginia travel guides are a resource for residents and visitors alike. Go beyond the standard tourist spots and discover fun things to do in Virginia, the Washington DC region, and beyond.

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