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Amazing National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia

View from the catwalk at the Smithsonian Air and Space Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia.

The amazing National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia wows visitors with some of the Smithsonian’s largest and most impressive aircraft. Housed in two giant hangars, … Read more

New US Army Museum a Must-Visit in Northern Virginia

US Army Museum building

The impressive new US Army Museum is a must-visit destination in Northern Virginia packed with exhibits and artifacts that tell the Soldier’s experience over 245 years of Army history. The … Read more

8 Great Things to Do in Vienna Virginia

A downtown mural celebrates small town railroad history, one of the best things to do in Vienna Virginia

Our favorite things to do in Vienna Virginia combine small town fun with nature, music, craft beer, local dining, and interesting history. The town is less than 20 miles from … Read more

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary: Strange History in Old Town Alexandria VA

The historic Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is one of the most quirky and unique hidden gems in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

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

News and Emotion at the Newseum in Washington DC

9/11 Gallery Newseum

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

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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