Things to See and Do
Fairfax County, Virginia draws visitors from around the world who love to be in the middle of things. Whether here to visit attractions and shop in Fairfax County, visit the National monuments in Washington D.C., or enjoy the wine and horse country to the west, Fairfax County is in the center of it all.
With the Visit Fairfax "Virtual Tour" tool, you can take a look around (literally!) at Fairfax County's favorite attractions -- from historic sites to museums to shopping, and a whole lot of great fun in between! Simply click on any of the geometric shapes on the map for a 360-degree panorama inside some truly amazing places -- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Great Falls, and even the best shopping south of Fifth Avenue, at Tysons Corner Center.
Once your interest is piqued, head on over to our fantastic new Magical History Tours, where you can dig as deep as you see fit -- read all about Fairfax County's attractions, get itineraries, look at photos, watch video, get insider tips and coupons, and much more!
- Historic Attractions
- Civil War Attractions
- World War II Attractions
- Museums in Fairfax County
- Attractions Near the Udvar-Hazy Center
Visit Fairfax County and discover Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens' new Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, and Ford Orientation Center. You will find 500 original artifacts, hands-on exhibits, original movies, and high-tech, immersion experiences that illuminate George Washington's remarkable life. Discover why he truly was "First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen!" The Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center are the major components of an unprecedented $100 million campaign by George Washington's Mount Vernon to restore the "Father of Our Country" to his rightful place of honor and distinction in America. Click here for more details and visuals of the new underground museum and education center.
The National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center opened in December 2003 on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport. The new museum houses rarely seen aircraft such as the Space Shuttle Enterprise and an SR-71 Blackbird. Plans are underway for the National Army museum which will be located at Fort Belvoir and will house artifacts from the colonial times to the modern day. Directions to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center can be found here.
If shopping is your bag, then Fairfax County is the place for you! With four regional malls and numerous boutique and high-end shopping areas, you will find what ever you need or want.
Fairfax County's 30,000 acres of parkland offer a variety of activities for people of all ages and interests.
From the performing arts to rock concerts to plays there is always something going on in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County is home to thousands of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. From Mexican to Moroccan, to Indian to Italian, there is something for everyone in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County's close proximity to Washington, D.C., makes us an affordable and attractive place to stay. The nation's capital—with its monuments, museums and theaters—is just minutes away by subway or car.
