- 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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The Hillwood Museum & Gardens features a collection of Russian imperial art and an 18th-century French decorative art collection. The site's gardens feature thirteen different outdoor rooms, including a putting green.
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VSA Washington D.C. works to provide arts and special education opportunities for those with special needs. The site offers a young playwright program, a young soloist program, and workshop and residency programs.
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Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
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Opened in 2013, Kidz Plaza is a playground location featuring a number of fun attractions for its young guests to enjoy. Large inflatables, slides, and ball pits are among the many amenities enjoyed at the playground.
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3200 George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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Open year round, George Washington's Mount Vernon gives visitors a peek into the life of the nation's first president. The estate includes Washington's tomb, the Mansion, a plantation and gardens, plus over a dozen original structures. Pick up a souvenir at the gift shop.
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14416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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Located on the Potomac River, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a facility dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural ecosystem and biodiversity. The refuge is a safe home to the endangered bald eagle.
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Visitors are fully immersed in a Polynesian atmosphere when visiting the popular Volcano Island Waterpark during the warmer months of the year. A large pool, splash pad, slides, and miniature golf are among the popular attractions at the park.
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Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
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Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD
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The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that gains 200-ft in elevation as the trail progresses. The trail can be used for running, walking, in-line skating, and mountain biking.
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Hosting open skate sessions, Cabin John Park Ice Rink provides three skating rinks for hockey and figure skating. The hockey rink is NHL regulation sized, while the figure skating rink is Olympics regulation sized.