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1. EXPLORE INCREDIBLE ATTRACTIONS Fairfax County is home to a number of attractions with links to significant moments in our nation’s history, including the home of America’s first president, one of the only places in the U.S. where you can stand next to a NASA Space Shuttle and a truly unique arts center that once was a prison with ties to the women’s suffrage movement. Each of these vast sites will leave you with memorable stories to bring home. 2. GET ACTIVE IN THE OUTDOORS Don’t be fooled by the region’s big-city amenities – you can have an action-packed outdoor adventure here any day of the week. Speed through the forests on a zipline, hike your choice of paved to rocky terrain at one of hundreds of trails, take a sunset kayak trip amid soaring wildlife or try out one of the region’s most challenging mountain bike trails. And we didn’t even mention the rock climbing or horseback adventures yet! 3. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS Surround yourself in the arts with a picnic and performance at America’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts, take in an intimate concert at a Pollstar Top 100 venue or marvel at the talents of internationally-acclaimed dance, theater and music stars at a world-class arts center. 4. SHOP LOCAL IN QUAINT TOWNS Support Fairfax County’s small business owners by shopping local! Many neighborhoods like Herndon, Vienna, Clifton and Reston have a multitude of boutiques, coffee houses, bookstores and antique shops just waiting to be discovered. Pick up something to remind you of your trip or just stroll the streets with a freshly roasted cup o’ joe. 5. BECOME ONE WITH NATURE Find your peaceful oasis in a local, regional, state or national park. Stay a while by renting a campsite (or fully equipped cabin!) or take a class at one of the varied gardens or nature centers. Pack your binoculars on a quest to spot as many bird species as you can or find your Zen as you stroll through the only public traditional Korean Bell Garden pavilion in the Western Hemisphere. 6. DINE & IMBIBE AL FRESCO Pick up a copy of the Fairfax County Breweries Field Guide to steer you to the area’s best taprooms, or pack a picnic to relax on the rolling hills of Virginia’s wine country. Support our hard-working restaurateurs with a reservation at one of numerous restaurants in the area, many of which have expansive outdoor patios.
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