Surroundings, Arlington

The Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum closed in 2002.

The Barns at Wolf Trap are located in Vienna. The unusually named performing center hosts a variety of performances from local, national, and international artists. The calendar is chock full of exciting events ranging from opera to rock n roll, be sure to check in with the website or box office to see what's playing.

The Fairfax Museum & Visitors Center located in the city of the same name has a variety of exhibits and displays related to the history of the local area. The museum is housed in the old elementary school that was built in 1873 and lovingly restored. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Firearms Museum in Fairfax displays a variety of weapons from all periods of American History from the time of colonization, the pioneering era, the Wild West, and the wars, up to present. The Museum's collection is extensive and interesting from a historical perspective.

The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum is located in the rebuilt and relocated Fairfax Station railroad depot. The museum presents railroad related artifacts, along with displays on the Civil War and the history of the town and surrounding area.

The Historic Pohick Church is located in Lorton and will be familiar to those interested in the life and times of George Washington. He served as a vestryman here for 23 years. The church is still in active service and visitors to the parish are most welcome. The Pohick Church was built in 1774 and has had an interesting life at one point serving as a stable for Civil War troops.

This brick home was built in 1755 by George Mason - the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights of 1776 and one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. English and American furnishings from the 18th century and earlier are on display. Formal 18th century gardens located on the grounds can be toured.

ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.Rohr's Store & Museum is a bit of an institution in Manassas. The store has been run by the same family for decades and maintains an old fashioned feel, with a range of goods that you might have seen in bygone days. In the museum portion of Rohr's visitors will find a variety of antique items, adding to the unique atmosphere.

The Manassas Museum in the city of the same name had collections based on the surrounding area. On display in the 7000 square foot facility are items showing the history of Manassas including artifacts, photographs, and documents. The museum also has a store selling mementos.

The Museum of Culpeper History in the town of the same name is devoted to preserving the rich history of the region and the families that lived, and continue to reside there. The museum also boasts of a dinosaur track estimated to be over 250 million years old.

Leesburg Animal Park is a great place for children. There are plenty of areas for children to interact with the animals, including a "contact area" where kids can touch or feed animals. Pony rides, along with other fun and educational activities are also available at the Animal Park.

The Loudoun Museum located in downtown Leesburg is one of the better historical museums in the area. Interactive displays and an active event calendar ensure that something is always happening at the museum. The museum is noted for its emphasis on "making history fun".

The palatial mansion at Oatlands in Leesburg is a listed National Trust Historic Site and a National Historic Landmark. Oatlands is an immaculately maintained property and the home has been restored to its former 19th Century glory. It has an active event calendar ranging from tea parties to all breed dog shows.

Morven Park, the home of Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis, features the Winmill Carriage Collection, Civil War huts, historic Boxwood Gardens, and the graves of Mr and Mrs Davis.

Theodore Roosevelt Island Park is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway that includes famous sites such as Fort Marcy and Lady Bird Johnson Park. This island park is limited to foot traffic only and bicycles are not permitted. The park features numerous walking trails through river vegetation along wonderful boardwalks. The park is free to all and features informative plaques along the walkways explaining the flora and fauna.

Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean is a recreated 18th Century farm. Unlike other recreations of large scale prosperous farming communities, Claude Moore Colonial Farm depicts a low income family and the simple life as it was in the 1770s.

The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries focuses on local history. Adults and children are welcome to take a tour.

The Colvin Run Mill Historic Site in Great Falls provides visitors with the experience of a working mill. The groans, rumbles, and shakes can be felt throughout the building as the mill grinds grain. The mill also hosts a variety of educational events throughout the year for young and old. The site consists of four buildings on 36 acres.

Great Falls Park is located 15 miles from Washington, DC. The park contains a stunning sight. Here visitors will see the mighty Potomac River tumble over a series of jagged rocks and ledges as it squeezes through the Patowmack Gorge. Picnic facilities are available as are hiking trails in this 800-acre park.

The Falls Church was the first new church to be built in Truro Parish after it was established by the Colonial General Assembly in 1732, was a wooden building on this site. During the Revolutionary War the building was a recruiting station for the Fairfax militia.

Located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, this granite monolith is surrounded by a pattern of walks and trails as a memorial to President Lyndon B Johnson. Stones inscribed with quotations from his work are also found around the monolith.

Prince William Forest Park located in the unusually named city of Triangle is a nature lover's paradise. Spread over the park's 15,000 acres are 37 mi/ 60 km of hiking trails and 21 mi / 33 km of bicycling trails. Camping is available in cabins and on tent sites. Prince William Forest Park is located within an easy day trip distance from Washington, DC and picnic facilities are numerous. The park also is a magnet for anglers who fish for bluegill, pumpkinseed, large mouth bass, and channel catfish.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened in 2006 in celebration of 231 years of Marin Corps history. The collection highlights more than 60,000 uniforms, weapons, vehicles, medals, and other artifacts from 1775 to present day.