What to do in Fairfax County, VA

Activities, attractions and tours

A river flowing through a rocky gorge with waterfalls and lush greenery.
A large aircraft with a propeller and a star on its tail, displayed in a hangar with other aircraft.
A large white building with a red roof and a central tower, surrounded by a grassy area and a fence.
A river surrounded by rocky cliffs and autumn-colored trees.
A river flowing through a rocky landscape with dense greenery and a clear sky.

Things to do

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

£21
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
DC Highlights Tour

DC Highlights Tour

£39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC Highlights Tour
Washington: Small-Group Major Landmarks by Night Tour

Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour

£46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!
Washington: Luggage Storage in National Museum

Washington: Luggage Storage close to National Museum

£7
per adult
Washington: Luggage Storage close to National Museum
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Tysons Corner Center

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You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Tysons Corner Center, a favourite shopping spot in McLean. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
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Day trip destinations from Fairfax County

A capitol building with a dome, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Washington

Outdoor cafe seating with tables and chairs, a storefront with a sign, and a brick building in the background.

Alexandria

A cemetery with numerous headstones and trees.

Arlington

A two-story brick building with black shutters, a white door, and a small front porch.

Fairfax

Great Falls Park

Falls Church

Landscape photo looking across the Potomac River as winter approaches.

Chantilly

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and a red brick building.

Springfield

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a small shelter at the end.

Woodbridge