Historic Fairfax County Courthouse Burke Lake Park Things To Do fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ branches/vr/courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, 22030 A county courthouse for more than 258 years, this historical building is located in the heart of Fairfax City. ✪ fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-323-6600 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, 22039 A 218-acre lakefront park with fishing, boating and other recreational activities. q Huntley Meadows Park Clemyjontri Park Freeman House Museum historicviennainc.org 703-938-5187 131 Church St., NE, Vienna, 22182 Built in 1859, this Virginia Historic Landmark was used as a makeshift hospital during the Civil War. It now serves as a museum. ✪ fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-388-2807 6317 Georgetown Pk., McLean, 22101 A playground where every child is welcome. The park features a unique playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side. q fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-768-2525 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, 22306 More than 1,500 acres that harbor a historic house, majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting with life. q Lake Accotink Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Gum Springs Historical Society and Museum gumspringsmuseum. blogspot.com 703-375-9825 8100 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, 22306 Preserves the heritage, culture, artifacts and traditions of the Gum Springs community. q fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-631-0013 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, 20151 This 650-acre park offers visitors the opportunity to bird watch, hike, exercise or just relax. q fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-569-0285 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield, 22150 493 acres include a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams offering unique views of waterfowl and marsh life. q Lake Fairfax Park Fountainhead Regional Park Pohick Episcopal Church pohick.org 703-339-6572 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton, 22079 The church once attended by George Washington and George Mason. Tours available by appointment. nvrpa.org 703-250-9124 10875 Hampton Rd., Fairfax Station, 22039 Fountainhead Park offers commanding views of the Occoquan and great fishing, as well as boating, mountain biking and mini-golf. q fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-471-5415 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, 20190 476 acres include an 18-acre lake, The Water Mine (an outdoor swimming park) and campgrounds. q Mason Neck State Park & Wildlife Refuge dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks 703-339-2385 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, 22079 Located on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay, Belmont Bay and the Potomac River, the area attracts several species of birds. q Great Falls Park PARKS AND RECREATION Bull Run Regional Park nps.gov/grfa 703-285-2965 9200 Old Dominion Dr., Great Falls, 22102 A beautiful 800-acre park run by the National Park Service offering peaceful hikes and breathtaking waterfall views. q nvrpa.org 703-631-0550 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville, 20121 Spacious fields accommodate groups for picnics and camping, while trails offer miles of hiking and solitude. q Green Spring Gardens and Horticultural Center greenspring.org 703-642-5173 4603 Green Spring Rd., Annandale, 22312 A beautiful 27-acre park with demonstration gardens and interactive educational programs. q Meadowlark Botanical Gardens nvrpa.org 703-255-3631 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna, 22182 Picturesque 95-acre treasure with gardens, flowers, and trees — features the only public Korean Bell Garden in the Western Hemisphere. q 48 www.fxva.com
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