Fairfax County Travel and Things to Do Guide

Fairfax County is an exciting place to visit and is unlike any other destination in Northern Virginia. Home to George Washington's Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and George Mason University (Virginia's largest public research university) - between Fairfax County's numerous cultural and outdoor attractions, plus those you'll find nearby in Washington DC - you'll have a robust list of fun places to visit in the region.

If you enjoy mother nature and parks, then you've come to the right place! There are many things to do in Fairfax County, and nature lovers will simply love all the options when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors. Northern Virginia is home to wonderful parks, playgrounds, natural preserves, farms and more than can be enjoyed year-round.

Shopping is just as synonymous as tourist attractions when it comes to spending your downtime at a meeting or event, and we have some of the best shopping in Fairfax County that you could possibly hope for!

Fairfax County is also home to some of the most unique arts and culture venues found anywhere in America. From the country's only national park dedicated to the performing arts, to prison turned artist colony, you can definitely find something to satisfy your artistic side if you know where to look.

Fairfax County is also home to some of the very best restaurants in the entire Capital Region. Explore a variety of international cuisines including Italian, Indian, Mexican and American BBQ.