TOP EXPERIENCES 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 bou-tiques, 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 numer-ous restaurants in the area, many of which have expansive outdoor patios. FXVA.COM • 11