WELCOME N ot only is Fairfax County the home of our nation’s first president, one of the most impressive collections of air and spacecraft around, and the country’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts, but these attractions also give you the opportunity to experience history in a very hands-on, authentic, intimate way. “Don’t touch” doesn’t apply here. When you walk up the creaky stairs at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, you have to hold onto the handrail – just as he did. And after seeing his personal bedroom, you exit down his private staircase into his library – just as he did. And with Washington, DC just a few miles away, Fairfax County is a close, convenient and less-expensive home base for exploring all our nation’s capital has to offer. Vibrancy, authenticity, diversity, quality, quantity, proximity. They say “Virginia is for Lovers,” and there sure is a lot to love here. • Discover more things to do at FXVA.com! 8 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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