Month: January 2022

A luxury resort in the middle of the Allegheny Mountains. The area has the largest hot springs, and the resort is also known for its championship golf courses, which have hosted several national tournaments. The resort also includes an alpine ski resort; founded in 1959, it is the oldest in Virginia. The resort has been… Continue reading The Omni Homestead Resort

Shenandoah National Park extends along the Blue Ridge Mountains in the U.S. state of Virginia. The Skyline Drive runs its length, and a vast network of trails includes a section of the long-distance Appalachian Trail. Lots of hiking trails, waterfalls, deer, and other wildlife, and campgrounds in the area. Camp stores throughout the park. Entrance… Continue reading Shenandoah National Park

Historic Blenheim is a c. 1859 central-hall plan Greek Revival-style brick farmhouse built for Albert and Mary Willcoxon just prior to the Civil War (1861-65). It is nationally significant for the voluminous quantity and quality of examples of Civil War inscriptions. Historic Blenheim is part of the Virginia Civil War Trails and the Northern Virginia… Continue reading Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center

The Museum produces produces permanent and special exhibitions on Fairfax City and Fairfax County history; hosts touring exhibitions on broader historic topics; and provides educational outreach to school and youth groups. The museum and visitor center is housed in the former Fairfax Elementary School, the first two-story brick school in Fairfax County that is listed… Continue reading The Fairfax Museum

Listen to classic holiday music and patriotic quotes. Hear season’s greetings by General Washington on the Manion’s piazza, and watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. Other activities include a Winter Market, an 18th century Winter Encampment setting, rare evening Mansion Tours, holiday food and drink at the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck, and… Continue reading Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Every year from November until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. The festival happens annually at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia. Cost of driving through the light show varies from $30/per vehicle online – $40/per vehicle at door.… Continue reading Bull Run Festival of Lights and Holiday Village

Mon, Jul 4, 7:45 – 10:00 AM, Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA Come out and enjoy these scenic 5k/10k courses through the trails of Burke Lake Park on this great American Holiday weekend. Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards… Continue reading 2022 Fireworks 5k/10k @ Burke Lake Park

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation’s founding. Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 3, 2022. East Lawn.

Mon, Jul 4, 4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA. The annual Independence Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. at 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, rain or shine. The parade loops around downtown Fairfax, along Chain Bridge road.

Mon, Jul 4, 9 AM – 5 PM, Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon’s annual Independence Day event. Celebrate our nation’s independence at the home of the father of our country. Advance ticket purchase is suggested. Child 0-5 is free.