Things to Do & See
The RBC Century starts and ends in Reston Town Center with more than 40 stores, 11 restaurants, an 11-screen multiplex cinema and an outdoor pavilion.
Fairfax County, Virginia draws visitors from around the world who love to be in the middle of things. Whether here to visit attractions and shop in Fairfax County, visit the National monuments in Washington D.C., or enjoy the wine and horse country to the west, Fairfax County is in the center of it all.
- Historic Attractions
- Civil War Attractions
- World War II Attractions
- Museums in Fairfax County
- Attractions Near the Udvar-Hazy Center
The National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center opened in December 2003 on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport. The new museum houses rarely seen aircraft such as the Space Shuttle Enterprise and an SR-71 Blackbird. Plans are underway for the National Army museum which will be located at Fort Belvoir and will house artifacts from the colonial times to the modern day. Directions to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center can be found here.
Tour Itineraries
Not sure if you can see it all in one day? Peruse our suggested itineraries and let us help you plan your route.
- African-American Heritage—African-Americans played an important role in the history of Fairfax County.
- Civil War—Several battles and numerous skirmishes took place in and around Fairfax County.
- Great Gardens—Fairfax County has a variety of gardens of exceptional merit.
- Reston—One of the premier planned communities in the United States, Reston attracts visitors and urban planners from across the world.
- Revolutionary Times—Learn more about Fairfax County during the time of George Washington and George Mason.
- Shopping, Shopping and More Shopping—Fairfax County has the best shopping south of Manhattan.
Shopping
If shopping is your bag, then Fairfax County is the place for you! With four regional malls and numerous boutique and high-end shopping areas, you will find what ever you need or want.
Recreation
Fairfax County's 30,000 acres of parkland offer a variety of activities for people of all ages and interests.
Entertainment
From the performing arts to rock concerts to plays there is always something going on in Fairfax County.
Dining
Fairfax County is home to thousands of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. From Mexican to Moroccan, to Indian to Italian, there is something for everyone in Fairfax County.
Washington, D.C. Attractions
Fairfax County's close proximity to Washington, D.C., makes us an affordable and attractive place to stay. The nation's capital—with its monuments, museums and theaters—is just minutes away by subway or car.