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Created by Visit Fairfax Updated On: September 19, 2012
Fairfax is a big county, and there are so many places to see on your next trip here. We've put together a list to help you with some of the do-not-miss spots!
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy (at George Washington Memorial Pkwy), Mount Vernon, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 117 tips and reviews
Visit Fairfax: Mount Vernon is home to our first President, George Washington. Kids will love the interactive museum & parents will love the rich history. Enjoy the beautiful gardens & views of the Potomac!
Visit Fairfax: Udvar-Hazy has one of the largest collections of aviation and space artifacts in the world. Don't miss the Space Shuttle Discovery, SR-71 Blackbird, flight simulators, guided tours, & the IMAX movies!
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews
Visit Fairfax: Bring your own food & beverage to enjoy while you sit on the lawn of the Filene Center and enjoy any number of the fantastic performances they line up each summer.
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews
Visit Fairfax: Enjoy the majestic outdoors at this scenic park just outside of DC. There are 3 outlooks for prime viewing, many trails and picnic areas and a helpful visitor center with an interactive museum.
Visit Fairfax: The fourth-largest mall in America, Tysons Corner boasts over 300 stores, an AMC/IMAX theater, a great selection of restaurants and all the shopping you'll ever need!
Visit Fairfax: Formerly a prison, the Workhouse is a place where you can watch artists at work, enjoy a theater performance or glass-blowing demo, a farmers market, cooking class, or just a stroll thru the gallery.