- Our list of the best things to do in Fairfax, Virginia, features the top 568 nearby activities — including 210 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fairfax, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Fairfax, VA , followed by 546 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Leesburg, Sterling, Chantilly, Reston, Gaithersburg, Woodbridge, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Springfield, Middleburg, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Lorton, Germantown, Olney, Clinton, Warrenton, Greenbelt, Mount Vernon, Wheaton, Burke, Glen Echo, Quantico and Sandy Spring
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At Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, patrons can enjoy dinner and a show in an old style restaurant. The dinner and dessert are served buffet style, first come first served, and the menu is primarily comfort food.
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9 votes
46839 Maple Leaf Pl, Ste 180, Sterling, VA 20164
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Bowling enthusiasts will find a selection of balls, shoes, bags and other equipment at the Off 7 Bowling Pro Shop. The shop has knowledgeable staff and over 20 years of experience with ball drilling.
12.6 Miles
Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
12.7 Miles
The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
12.7 Miles
75%
48 votes
46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164
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In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
12.7 Miles
91%
22 votes
10225 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA 20110
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Vertical Rock Climbing & Fitness Center is a rock climbing facility that offers rock climbing lessons, outdoor summer camps, and yoga classes. The facility is also available for birthday parties and corporate events.
12.7 Miles
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7 votes
13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
12.8 Miles
86%
580 votes
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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The wetland area called Huntley Meadows Park is part of a large conservation and restoration project. Within the area is an educational visitor center and places for wildlife and bird watching.
12.8 Miles
87%
84 votes
9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.