- 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.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Fairfax, VA , followed by 546 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Leesburg, Sterling, Chantilly, Reston, Gaithersburg, Woodbridge, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Springfield, Middleburg, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Lorton, Germantown, Olney, Clinton, Warrenton, Greenbelt, Mount Vernon, Wheaton, Burke, Glen Echo, Quantico and Sandy Spring
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Get a feel for life in the early 1900's at Frying Pan Park, complete with a working demonstration 1930s farm. A meetinghouse from the 18th century and schoolhouse constructed in 1911 are among the attractions. Beginner horseback riding lessons are offered (fee applies).
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Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.
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A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
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The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
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The NextStop Theatre Company has been bringing live theatrical productions to the Dulles corridor for more than 25 years. In addition to a regular season of plays, the theatre company also offers youth classes and summer programs.
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56 votes
14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Run by the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air & Space Museum is a museum that houses the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to tours, the museum also offers access to lectures and events.
8.6 Miles
92%
25 votes
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Regal Cinemas
6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield Town Ctr, Springfield, VA 22150
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With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas-Springfield Town Center 12 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters such as those showing IMAX and/or 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
8.6 Miles
68%
22 votes
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
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As the biggest IMAX screen in all of Northern Virginia, the Airbus IMAX Theatre strives to give movie-goers a unique and memorable movie experience. The movies are projected on special screens that are several stories high.
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A ballet and contemporary dance company, the Classical Ballet Theatre produces professional, performing arts presentations for the community. Audiences can view traditional or modern dance programs or participate as students in age-graded dance classes.