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Clifton is a charming small town in Northern Virginia, located in southwestern Fairfax County.
The city is known for its classic all-American Main Street, which is lined with quaint shops, restaurants, and the historic attractions of the Clifton VA National Historic District, which protected the city's Victorian-era buildings after its influx by suburban Virginia homebuyers in the 1970s.
Historic homes include the lovely Buckley House, where the screenplay for the 1980s film Sleepless in Seattle was written by author Jeff Arch.
Fairfax County's first production winery, Paradise Springs, is located just outside the city's downtown district, offering tastings and tours throughout the week.
Outside the city, the scenic Bull Run-Occoquan Trail spans the banks of the picturesque Occoquan River. Annual special events include the city's Labor Day Car Show and Clifton Candlelight Homes Tour.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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