Choose your outdoor adventure at Algonkian Regional Park. Hit the green at the 18-hole golf course, eat a picnic along the Potomac, make a splash at the Volcano Island Waterpark, or host your next event. This 838-acre destination located in Sterling, Virginia offers excitement for all.
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This beloved gathering place celebrates artists from the greater Herndon area and beyond. Come be a part of this talented community of creators uniting to showcase their artwork and appreciate the works of their local, regional and national peers.
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A popular nightspot for DC area music lovers, Barns at Wolftrap is a perfect venue to experience top-notch artists in an intimate setting. Located just up the road from Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, it is also ideal for seminars, business luncheons, cocktail parties, weddings, and receptions.
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Need a spot to let Fido run free? Head on over to Baron Cameron Park, the most popular dog park in the Reston area. This 68-acre dog park has a large area designated for off–leash dog play, as well as a smaller fenced-off area perfect for smaller pups.
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What began as a tiny 600 square foot space in downtown Leesburg has since become a ten-barrel brewery, taproom and taqueria offering great drinks, food, and music to a fun-loving crowd. For added excitement, go on Fridays for their special releases.
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Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County. Frying Pan offers an eye-opening view into farm life of the 1920s to 1950s, along with a range of attractions that are more recreational in nature.
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A go-to destination for recreation. Great Falls Park has a plethora of opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital.
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Welcome to Reston’s premier private country club. This family-friendly retreat boasts an array of first-class amenities and activities as well as a full social calendar of events. At its centerpiece is the award-winning Ed Ault Signature Golf Course, renowned for its outstanding conditions and tour-quality greens.
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Come dine, shop and play at Lake Anne, home to a diverse group of boutique retail, dining and service establishments. Go window-shopping, grab a bite, or sip on a small batch craft brew at this National Historic Landmark.
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This local must-visit destination, operated by a local husband and wife team, is an inviting spot to gather and imbibe in an exceptional handcrafted beer in a beautiful and unexpected brewery environment.
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Those seeking family fun will have plenty of action to fill up their day at Lake Fairfax. With a water park, family and group campgrounds, a skate park, a pump track, and several hiking and biking trails, you better get started.
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Give your walk or run a wow-worthy view at the Lake Thorea Loop Trail, a 2-mile paved path that circles one of Reston Virginia’s four lakes as it meanders along neighborhood paths. The trail blends beautiful lake scenery with a nice mix of hills and level pathways.
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With LOVEworks at the entrance of our Reston Station Community, the sculpture not only acts as an artistic centerpiece, but a loving symbol of our Virginia pride.
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Explore the local flora and fauna of this 95-acre botanical garden teeming with lakes, forests and walking trails. Make sure to plan a trip during the annual Winter Walk of Lights, a spectacular holiday light show featuring dozens of illuminated displays.
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Through a mix of performances, exhibits, classes and activities, this local community center and event venue brings people together through enriching experiences that contribute to Reston•s sense of place.
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Reston National is among Northern Virginia’s favorite classic golf courses. Designed by the legendary Ed Ault and proudly managed by Virginia-based Billy Casper Golf, Reston National is the perfect place to learn, practice, and play golf.
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As Fairfax County Park Authority’s only riverfront park, Riverbend Park offers nature-lovers a picturesque setting to explore Northern Virginia’s indigenous plant and wildlife in all its wonder. The 400-acre park comes alive daily with activities that include field trips, birthday parties, fishing trips, and more.
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In the mood to explore a local museum? Head to the National Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum’s annex at the Washington Dulles International Airport. It holds numerous exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Enola Gay.
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Get a peek into the past at this historic home, completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia’s first Representative to Congress. This popular day-trip destination is on the National Register for Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Regarded as the skinniest park in Virginia, Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park is a nature-lover’s dream. Run, cycle or skate the 45-mile route along the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, which runs through the urban heartland and into the Virginia countryside.
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Arts and action abound at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. This majestic 117-acre park offers something for every music-lover with performances that range from pop and country to children’s theater and opera. It is also home to year-round recreational opportunities that include hiking trails, picnic areas and sledding.
