More Things to Do in Northern Virginia: Top 10 Northern Virginia Attractions, Top 10 Things to Do in Alexandria, Top 10 Things to Do in Arlington,10 Things to Do in Fairfax
1. Swim at the Water Mine and Visit Lake Fairfax Park
The water park is one of Reston's most popular attractions featuring slides, flumes, sprays, showers, and a lazy river. It is adjacent to Lake Fairfax Park which features a 20-acre lake with a carousel, picnic areas, campgrounds, athletic fields and a marina offering pedal boat and canoe rentals.More »
2. Shop, Dine and Skate at Reston Town Center
The outdoor shopping mall in Reston, Virginia has a variety of unique shops, more than 20 restaurants and an outdoor ice skating rink (open seasonally). The town center features a wide range of family-friendly events throughout the year.More »
3. Hike or Picnic at Great Falls Park
Located nearby in McLean, Virginia, Great Falls Park is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The national park has incredible views, hiking trails, a variety of outdoor activities and a visitor center with nature exhibits. More »
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4. Explore the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (National Air & Space Museum)
The Smithsonian museum, located on the property of Washington Dulles International Airport, displays the massive space shuttle Enterprise, the Lockheed SR-71 and numerous aircraft, spacecraft and other space related artifacts. The museum offers a wide range of programs for all ages.More »
5. Explore Frying Pan Farm Park
The park interprets rural community life in the 1920s to the 1950s, which included the advent of the tractor, the milking machine, mechanical bailers and more. There is a visitor center, country store, wagon rides and Kidwell Farm with horses, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows and pigs. The park offers camps, classes, birthday parties and special events.More »
6. Explore Reston Museum
The Reston Museum is operated by the Reston Historic Trust, and offers community exhibits and archives, walking tours, and public events including the Annual Home Tour and the annual Founder's Day. Long-term exhibits explore life in the Reston community as well as rotating exhibits showcasing the work of students of all ages.More »
7. Visit the Reston Zoo
The 30-acre petting zoo, located in the heart of Fairfax County, Virginia, provides an "up close and personal" experience with animals such as alligators, camels, reptiles, zebras, antelope, bison, ostrich, and lots more. You can bottle-feed lambs and hand-feed goats, sheep and llamas.More »
8. Visit Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
The 95 acre botanical garden, operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, includes unique native plant collections, walking trails, lakes, gazebos, a visitor center and a restored 18th-century cabin. During the holiday season, the garden comes to life at night with its Christmas light display.More »
9. Hike at the Walker Nature Center Sanctuary
Located on 72-acres of hardwood forest,the nature center in Reston, VA, provides a variety of educational and recreational resources, programs and facilities. There are two miles of trails, picnic tables, demonstration gardens and outdoor displays.More »
10. Play at Dulles Golf Center & Sports
The family recreation center features a golf practice range, a miniature golf course, baseball and softball batting cages, volleyball courts, instruction courses and leagues for all ages.More »
