Centreville This neighborhood has deep connections to the Civil War, offering up unique history and attractions. Also, kids will love Cox Farms ’ annual Fall Festival and Fields of Fear. Fairfax Head to the county seat for some much-needed retail therapy. Fair Oaks Mall offers a great mix of well-known brands like Pottery Barn and Eddie Bauer, plus local standouts like Merlo Furniture Designs. Enjoy nationally recognized entertainers and student performances at Center for the Arts at George Mason University . Great Falls Great Falls Park ’s majestic cascading waterfalls are a sight to behold, but the park also has 20 miles of hiking, horseback riding and biking trails that are glorious during autumn, but beautiful in every season. The surrounding area is equally scenic, and the drive to the park follows rolling hills past grand riverfront estates with lush landscaping. Chantilly Just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport, Chantilly features a dynamic mix of restaurants, museums and historic sites. Speaking of, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the permanent home of the Space Shuttle Discovery , as well as thousands of other air and space artifacts throughout the hangar-like building. Falls Church This diverse “Little City” has main street shops, live music venues and is also home to the Eden Center , the largest Vietnamese shopping center on the East Coast. For fine dining, head to 2941 Restaurant , where Chef Bertrand Chemel’s menu draws from his Gallic heritage and Virginia’s distinct cultural mélange. McLean In the youthful heart of this centrally located neighborhood, you’ll find Clemyjontri Park , a playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side. Visitors can also tour historic sites like Fort Marcy , built around Washington, DC during the Civil War, then indulge at McLean Family Restaurant or Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen . Cox Farms VISIT FAIRFAX/ APRIL GREER Clemyjontri Park VISIT FAIRFAX/ APRIL GREER FXVA.COM 41 Fairfax County Virginia cities
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