CONNECT WITH AMERICA | THE ARTS DO-IT-YOURSELF EXPERIENCES Rally the kids and walk in for paint-your-own pottery at Clay Cafe Studios in Falls Church or get inspired yourself at a paint-and-sip wood sign workshop at Board & Brush in Fairfax. You can even dip into a unique candle-making experience at Paddywax Candle Studio in Reston or make your own perfume at DIY Scent Studio in Fairfax. LEGO ® DISCOVERY CENTER Anyone can build their own masterpiece at the LEGO ® Discovery Center in Springfield. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they construct star-scraping spaceships, embark on hero adventures and hone their skills in the LEGO ® Workshop. Just don’t let them have all the fun! FAIRFAX COUNTY, BY DESIGN THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF OUR REGION LIVES IN THE LANDSCAPES AND STRUCTURES THAT SHAPE IT. VISIT THESE MUST-SEE ARCHITECTURAL GEMS THAT REVEAL THE AREA’S MAGNIFICENCE. Step into a living piece of art and history at the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pope-Leighey House in Alexandria. Be sure to schedule a tour for an immersive experience. The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir captures the 250-year history of the U.S. Army in a striking, impossible-to-ignore stainless steel structure that reflects (literally) the landscape that precedes it. And if you’re flying in or out of Washington Dulles International Airport, build in some extra time for a little nonstop fun exploring rotating art exhibits. LEGO ® DISCOVERY CENTER INSTAGRAM/WONDERS_WITHIN_REACH FOLLOW ME EXPLORE MORE WITH IN #FXVA @AUSTINGRAFF Don’t overlook the area’s “inspiring art and tight-knit neighborhoods,” traveler Austin Graff advises. Scan the QR code for his top travel tips! SCAN TO TAKE AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR! 34 | FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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