THINGS TO DO a = Civil War | b = Family Friendly GOLF BURKE LAKE GOLF CENTER fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-323-1641 | 6915 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 | Slightly wooded 18 hole, par 3 course, offering a beautiful setting for all skill levels. Renovated double-decker driving range now open. b PINECREST GOLF COURSE fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-941-1061 | 6600 Little River Tpke., Alexandria 22312 | A par-35, nine-hole executive course measuring 2,462 yards. Home to the only FootGolf facility in the county. b BURKE LAKE PARK fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-323-6600 | 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 | An 888-acre lakefront park with fishing, boating, hiking and other recreational activities. Mini-golf, ice cream and train rides for kids. b PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF CLUB pleasantvalleygc.com | 703-222-7900 | 4715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Chantilly 20151 | An upscale, semi-private 18-hole course and driving range in a natural layout. Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest' s Places to Play. CLEMYJONTRI PARK fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-388-2807 | 6317 Georgetown Pk., McLean 22101 | A playground where every child is welcome and children of all abilities can play side-by-side. b POHICK BAY GOLF COURSE DYKE MARSH WILDLIFE PRESERVE nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/dykemarsh. htm | 703-235-1530 | George Washington Memorial Pkwy. & Tulane Dr., Alexandria 22307 | Part of the National Park Service and one of the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetlands in the DC area, with 485 acres great for boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. THE DARK TOWER: GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MINI GOLF pohickbaygolf.com | 703-339-8585 | 10301 Gunston Rd., Lorton 22079 | One of the area's most challenging and scenic courses. Home to 18 holes, a driving range and a new event area for rentals. shadowlandadventures.com | 703-921-1004 | 5508 Franconia Rd., Alexandria 22310 | Choose your putter and step into the distant past. The 3,000 sq. ft. Dark Tower glow golf experience puts you in ancient castle passageways surrounded by glowing dragons, knights, cauldrons and bubbling elixirs. b AD PAGE 51 RESTON NATIONAL GOLF COURSE restonnationalgc.com | 703-620-9333 | 11875 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston 20191 | Located in the heart of Reston and home to The Golf Learning Center, this course is among the area's favorites. ELLANOR C. LAWRENCE PARK TOPGOLF fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-631-0013 | 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly 20151 | This 650-acre park has a history that spans 8,000 years and offers visitors the opportunity to bird watch, hike, exercise or just relax. b GREENDALE GOLF COURSE fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-971-6170 | 6700 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria 22310 | An 18-hole regulation course featuring 148 acres of rolling terrain. topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ | 703-924-2600 | 6625 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria 22315 | Topgolf's first-ever U.S. location. Family fun and entertainment for golf lovers, featuring a unique take on a driving range. b TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE HERNDON CENTENNIAL GOLF COURSE herndongolf.com | 703-471-5769 | 909 Ferndale Ave., Herndon 20170 | A premier public golf course with 18 beautifully-landscaped holes, driving range and practice greens. Closest course to Dulles Airport. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-631-9099 | 6201 Union Mill Rd., Clifton 20124 | One of the Mid-Atlantic's 100 "must-play" courses. A premier 36-hole public facility offering two golfing experiences. FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY WESTFIELDS GOLF CLUB JEFFERSON DISTRICT GOLF COURSE fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-573-0444 | 7900 Lee Hwy., Falls Church 22042 | A nine-hole executive course featuring gently rolling playing surfaces. Great for walking with mini-golf nearby. b westfieldsgolf.com | 703-631-3330 | 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton 20124 | Carved into the natural landscape, this Fred Couples-designed course is one of "America's Top Golf Courses" by Zagat. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-324-8700 | 12055 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax 22035 | Providing recreational opportunities in more than 420 parks plus nine RECenters, while protecting natural and cultural resources and preserving open spaces. a b LAUREL HILL GOLF CLUB fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-493-8849 | 8701 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton 22079 | Host of the 88th Annual U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, described as "one-of-a-kind" and "visually stunning." PARKS AND RECREATION ARCADIA FARM arcadiafood.org | 571-384-8845 | 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 | Demonstration farm and educational children's garden providing a sustainable model of agriculture to new farmers, students and the public. b FOUNTAINHEAD REGIONAL PARK novaparks.com | 703-250-9124 | 10875 Hampton Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 | Commanding views of the Occoquan River and great fishing, as well as boating, mountain biking and mini-golf. b GREAT FALLS PARK OAK MARR GOLF COURSE fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf | 703-255-5390 | 3136 Jermantown Rd., Oakton 22124 | One of the finest teaching facilities with one of the largest lighted short-game practice areas in Northern Virginia. Mini-golf nearby. b nps.gov/grfa | 703-757-3101 | 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. b BULL RUN REGIONAL PARK PENDERBROOK GOLF COURSE penderbrookgolfclub.com | 703-385-3700 | 3700 Golf Trail Ln., Fairfax 22033 | This picturesque 18-hole, par-71 championship course is highly regarded and offers some of the most challenging holes in the metro DC area. novaparks.com | 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. b GREEN SPRING GARDENS AND HORTICULTURAL CENTER fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring | 703-642-5173 | 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312 | An outdoor classroom, museum and national historic site featuring a wooded stream valley with ponds, native plant garden, demonstration gardens and more. b 50 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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