Since its settlement in the 1700s, the City of Fairfax has been at the heart of Northern Virginia's government and commercial activities. The City of Fairfax's rich heritage follows the development of the nation - from a rural crossroads to a prosperous cosmopolitan area. Located just 20 minutes from Washington, D.C.
Things to do in Fairfax City
Arlington National Cemetery
This is the final resting place of many who gave their lives in service to the country. Two US presidents—John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft are buried here. The crew of the Challenger space shuttle, civil rights leader Medgar Evers and film star Audie Murphy are among the many honored her Call 703-695-3250 for more information.
George Washington Masonic Memorial
George Washington's affiliation with the Masons is remembered at this fascinating museum, which includes artifacts such as a Washington family Bible, the clock a doctor stopped when Washington died and a splendid Persian rug valued at over a million dollars. Call 703-683-2007 for more information.
101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA
National Firearms Museum
This National Rifle Association's museum houses one of the most extensive firearms collections in the country with more than 2,000 historic firearms displayed in 13 permanent galleries. Exhibits span the history of handheld firearms from the mid-14th century to the latest in sporting rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Call 703-267-1600 for more information.
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
Sully Historic Site
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Virginia Landmark was built by Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first representative to congress. The house is furnished with antiques of the federal period and outbuildings include a kitchen, smokehouse, and stone dairy. Call 703-437-1794 for more information.
3601 Sully Road, Fairfax, VA
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue)
The image of five marines and a navy corpsman raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during World War II is known to every American schoolchild. Seen in person, the bronze 78-foot statue is sure to stir emotions. Call 703-285-2601 for more information.
Arlington Blvd and Meade St, Arlington, VA