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Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Children's Science Center Lab
Cold War Museum
Community Farmers' Market
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches
The Auld Shebeen
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates
Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company
NRA National Firearms Museum
Center for the Arts
Bonds Escape Room
- Fairfax is just a stone’s throw away from the capital of the United States, making it a unique day trip from the city.
- In addition to all of the nearby attractions in Washington, DC, Fairfax boasts quite a number of things to do as well.
- From outdoor activities to museums, the city and surrounding Fairfax County offer a little bit of everything.
- Anyone with a sweet tooth will love a visit to Fairfax with its sweet shops.
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