THiNGS TO DO | CONNECT WITH AMERICA SCOTT’S RUN NATURE PRESERVE fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-759-9018 | 7400 Georgetown Pke., McLean 22102 | Remarkable nature preserve of rare plants and splendid beauty, with hiking trails and a beautiful waterfall. POHICK BAY REGIONAL PARK novaparks.com/pohickbay 703-339-6104 | 6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton 22079 | Water-oriented park offering boat rentals and launch ramp, mini golf, hiking trails, picnic shelters, cabins and campsites. AD ON PAGE 59 b THE ST. JAMES SPORTS, WELLNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX RIVERBEND PARK thestjames.com | 703-239-6870 6805 Industrial Rd., Springfield 22151 A 450,000-square-foot indoor sports and recreation complex with a full-service spa, kids entertainment center and waterpark, and a Spike Mendelsohn-helmed restaurant. Second, smaller location available in Reston. WASHINGTON & OLD DOMINION RAILROAD REGIONAL PARK fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-759-9018 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls 22066 More than 400 acres of forest, meadows and ponds with spectacular river views, boating opportunities, beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. b TURNER FARM fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-324-8702 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls 22066 This 52-acre park offers an observatory and astronomy fun for families, horseback riding, trails and more on the site of a former dairy farm. b novaparks.com/w&od 703-729-0596 | 21293 Smiths Switch Rd., Ashburn 20147 The "skinniest park in Virginia," this paved 45-mile historic trail crosses through many town centers and open spaces, and is great for biking, running and horseback riding. AD ON PAGE 59 b FXVA.COM | 59
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