Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Aviation and space enthusiasts will be awed by this expansive museum in Chantilly that houses thousands of aerospace artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and Air France’s Concorde. Climb the Observation Tower to watch active planes landing at adjacent Washington Dulles International Airport or peer down at work in progress at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar. SMITHSONIAN/DANE PENLAND Great Falls Park Experience the raw beauty of the Potomac River as it cascades over jagged rocks, forming the majestic Great Falls. This 800-acre park in McLean offers hiking, biking, rock climbing and horseback riding trails, plus various lookout points to take in the grandeur of dramatic rocks and rolling rapids. Aside from a wonderful day in nature, gain historical insights into George Washington’s Patowmack Company, which aimed to make the Potomac navigable for early trade routes. VISIT FAIRFAX/APRIL GREER WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts As the nation’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts, Wolf Trap offers a diverse entertainment lineup at its three venues. Enjoy everything from legendary recording artists and the National Symphony Orchestra to opera, dance and jazz in a serene, wooded setting. Bonus perk: In the summer, set up a picnic with local wines and food for a memorable evening of music, nature and art under the stars. >> FXVA.COM 15 Fairfax County Virginia attractions
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