Category: Exploring In Fairfax County Virginia

The Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and a Concorde, in two large hangars. The Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall celebrates some of the most significant airplanes, rockets, and spacecraft in history. They tell tales of ingenuity and courage, war and peace, politics and power, as well as society and culture. These milestones have made our planet smaller and the universe larger. Among the achievements celebrated here: Charles Lindbergh’s solo trip across the Atlantic in his Spirit of St. Louis; the first American jet aircraft, the Bell…

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At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country.  Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. A ten minute video presentation on the history of Great Falls Park is…

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Located in the southwestern quarter of Fairfax County, Clifton, Virginia, is a tiny community featuring exquisite homes on large lots and an old-fashioned town center. Living in Clifton, you’d think you were miles away from civilization, when in fact you’re only 21 miles from Washington, D.C. This is perfect for commuters who want a big-city job with all the comforts of small-town living. Click here to learn more about Clifton, Virginia

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