- Our list of the best things to do in Fairfax, Virginia, features the top 568 nearby activities — including 210 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fairfax, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
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137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
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At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
16.2 Miles
Located within a modern 2,000 square-foot building, the Maris Elaine Gallery is a private art gallery featuring a variety of different artistic creations. Artworks at the gallery include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and numerous others.
16.2 Miles
One Loudoun Dog Park is a dog park in a large wooded area. The park offers many tennis balls and sticks for dogs to play with, and although there are no water stations, visitors can utilize a nearby stream.
16.3 Miles
With 8 screens for the newest released movies, Alamo Cinema Drafthouse is a local favorite. The theater has taken every precaution to create a comfortable atmosphere, including removing the traditional front row of seats so there are no bad seats in the house.
16.3 Miles
The oldest house remaining in Prince William County, Woodbridge's' Rippon Lodge Historic Site is a popular tourist destination. The lodge was originally a tobacco plantation and is now a home museum open to the public for tours of the house and grounds.
16.3 Miles
The National Japanese American Memorial is dedicated to Japanese-Americans who fought in World War II and those who were sent to internment camps. The location features two Japanese cranes standing on a tall pedestal.
16.4 Miles
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120 votes
151 Saint George Boulevard, Oxon Hill, MD
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National Children's Museum is a small place located at Saint George Boulevard with rooms that have different arts and crafts, and has a separate area for infants and toddlers. There is a parking garage and outdoor space nearby for a picnic, and several restaurant options.
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Established in 1863, Fort Foote Park is a national park that was once known as n America Civil war earthwork for. The park is now used as a forest preserve and has tow 15-inch guns that sit on carriages.
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Betty Blume Park is a nature park that has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and freshwater fishing. The park also has spaces that can be used for soccer games and football games.
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Located on 20 acres, Falls Road Local Park is home to Hadley's Playground, an accessible children's playground with play structures, a rope wall and swings. The park also offers sports fields and courts, a walking path and grassy fields.