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Situated in the heart of Northern Virginia, Fairfax County draws visitors from all over the world seeking to explore our unique visitor experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. From history to arts to museums and more, these one-of-a-kind attractions will delight the whole family. We’re home to America’s most visited historic estate, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, where you can walk in the footsteps of our nation’s first president. Music lovers can flock to see hundreds of performances year-round at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts. Learn about space and aviation history at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which is home to hundreds of iconic aircraft and spacecraft, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Nature lovers can explore the 900+ trails throughout the county, including the stunning paths to the grand overlooks at Great Falls Park.

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When you visit Fairfax County, you’ll also have convenient access to world-renowned shopping in Tysons Corner, a wide-range of dining options, a delicious selection of locally brewed and poured beer, and our two award-winning wineries that usher you into Virginia’s Wine Country. Stay in one of Fairfax County’s 100+ hotels for an affordable and memorable trip to the Capital Region – many of these hotels offer great meeting and event space as well. Fairfax County is centrally located between both Reagan National Airport to the east and Washington Dulles International Airport to the west, and is accessible to both Amtrak and Washington, DC’s Metrorail system.

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  • George Washington Memorial Parkway
    George Washington Memorial Parkway
    700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
    McLean, VA 22101
  • Quality Inn Tysons Corner
    Quality Inn Tysons Corner
    1587 Springhill Road
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Embassy Suites Hotel Tysons Corner
    Embassy Suites Hotel Tysons Corner
    8517 Leesburg Pike
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
    DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
    1960 Chain Bridge Road
    McLean, VA 22102
  • Tysons Corner Center
    Tysons Corner Center
    1961 Chain Bridge Road
    McLean, VA 22102

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