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Huge new museums, family activities and transportation options are just a handful of reasons why now is the perfect time to visit Fairfax County. THE LATEST ATTRACTIONS » The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY will open in June 2020. This is the first and only museum to tell the complete history of the U.S. Army in its entirety. Visitors young and old will enjoy unique galleries and films, interactive educational opportunities and state-of-the-art exhibits. » The year 2020 marks the 100th Anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This August, the TURNING POINT SUFFRAGIST MEMORIAL will be dedicated at Occoquan Regional Park, telling the story of the women's suffrage movement in America. » The Workhouse Arts Center, once a DC prison that housed members of the National Women’s Party, will open the LUCY BURNS MUSEUM in 2020, focusing on the efforts of these “Silent Sentinels” and their fight for equality that helped lead to the passing of the 19th Amendment. » This year, the SILVER LINE METRORAIL extension will open, connecting Dulles International Airport and several new Metro stations in Herndon and Reston with existing rail service into Washington, DC and other areas of Virginia and Maryland. FAMILY ADVENTURES » Get ready for a fully immersive, whole-body virtual reality destination experience that puts you right inside your favorite film or character at THE VOID in Tysons Corner Center. » The world’s biggest urban axe-throwing club, BAD AXE, recently opened its first Northern Virginia location in the trendy Mosaic District. Stop by to test your skills! » Let the kids burn off some steam at The St. James’ kid-friendly adventure center called SUPER, AWESOME & AMAZING. It’s 30,000 square feet of boundless play! FOOD & DRINK » Pick up your copy of the FAIRFAX COUNTY BREWERIES FIELD GUIDE at a participating local taproom. Collect stamps at all breweries to gain access to exclusive deals and incentives. (Also available digitally on the Visit Fairfax app!) » Learn how chocolate is made at Fairfax County’s very first chocolate factory! Classes, tours, private events and retail shopping are available at the small, family-owned RIVER-SEA CHOCOLATES in Chantilly. Want to always be “in the know” about new attractions, experiences and events in Fairfax County? Follow us on social media, visit FXVA.com and sign up for our free enewsletters!
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