Fairfax County, VirginiaFirst known for its agricultural community, Fairfax is the most populated county in all of Northern Virginia. Also rich in Civil War history it is famous for Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s home. It is a large county, 381 square miles, which offers everything from rich urban living in gently rolling hills to commercial centers with modern office complexes like those in Tysons Corner and the Dulles Airport Corridor.
Fairfax County prides itself in its high level of public education, health care and transportation. Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts is a fabulous venue for outdoor theater, opera, ballet and other performances. It has Occoquan Regional Park along the Potomac River and a 44 mile long Washington and Old Dominion Regional Trail for hiking and biking. There are community tennis courts, golf courses, swimming pools and summer programs for art, dancing, choral and theater. More than 60 shopping areas offer everything from high end shopping to discount stores.
Fairfax County communities are Annandale, Burke, Centerville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax Station, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Reston, Springfield and Vienna. | More Local Area InformationBoasting the one country’s first designated historic districts, Alexandria, VA., has the charm and class of a simpler world. The city has a grea... Read moreThe economic influence of federal government made Arlington at one time the most urbanized of all of Northern Virginia counties. It also boasts man... Read moreBeautiful Arlington, Virginia boasts terrific restaurants, shopping, and wonderful neighborhoods for people of all ages to enjoy. Mount Vernon Trai... Read moreFirst known for its agricultural community, Fairfax is the most populated county in all of Northern Virginia. Also rich in Civil War history it i... Read morePrince Georges County is a very diverse area, right in the middle of the Baltimore/Washington corridor. It boasts many historical landmarks as wel... Read moreFalls Church is an established, older community situated just west of Washington, D.C. The Falls Church, the city's namesake, was founded in 1734 an... Read moreWashington, DC anchors the Mid-Atlantic Region from the banks of the Potomac River. The City, named after first president George Washington, wa... Read moreWashington is the capital of the United States, located on the banks of the Potomac River with the state of Virginia to the west, and the state o... Read moreWashington D.C. can be broken up into four quadrants, each quadrant offering its own unique environment. Northeast D.C. contains the neighborhood... Read moreThe cultural and recreational amenities in Washington DC rank among the best in the world. The Smithsonian museums are extensive and free. Ther... Read morePrior to 1946, Springfield was nothing more than open, undeveloped land. It is hard to believe that the once unoccupied space is now a bustlin... Read moreLocated approximately 10 miles from Washington, D.C., Annandale is situated in the north-eastern region of Fairfax County. With a history that date... Read moreFort Washington is a quiet community located along the Potomac River in Prince George’s County. The fort itself – and the town’s namesake – was onc... Read moreConveniently situated between the charming incorporated towns of Vienna and Falls Church, Dunn Loring was a whistle stop on the Washington and Ol... Read moreHome to diplomats, members of Congress, entrepreneurs, high-ranked federal officials and successful businessmen and women, McLean is becoming an eve... Read moreCamp Springs is a modest town of roughly 18,000 residents. It is located to the west of Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County and, thank... Read moreTysons Corner serves as the main downtown area of Fairfax County. Considered an “edge city”, an area which has more jobs than bedrooms, is no olde... Read moreThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park with access to both the Canal and th... Read moreMontgomery County, with a population of 942,000, has the 16th largest public school system in the United States. The system consists of 200 schools... Read moreMontgomery County is 494.6 square miles with a population of over 920,000 people. It borders the Northwest district of Washington DC on the Sout... Read more |
