Fairfax Station Things to Do

A donation of 100 acres (40 hectares) of farmland created the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Given along with the land were the funds to build a 6800-seat indoor/outdoor theater. From May through October,... more

Established first in 1733 as part of the official Church of England, the existing brick building was designed by James Wren in 1769. Much of the original construction still remains. During the Revolutionary War, Falls Church se... more

A wedding present from George Washington to his adopted daughter, Eleanor Nelly Parke Custis, and her husband, Lawrence Lewis, Woodlawn was built between 1800 and 1805 on land originally part of the Mount Vernon estate. The hou... more

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this modest home was built for the Pope family of Falls Church in 1942. Rescued from destruction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it was moved to its present location on the groun... more

Constructed in the mid-1700s, this Georgian manor was owned by George Mason, a statesman and one of the authors of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Guided tours of the house feature the elaborate interior woodcarvi... more

On display in this large complex—Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, are aviation and space vehicles, equipment and other machinery that are too large to fit in the National Mall. Visitors can explore the aviation and space hangars an... more

Following an extensive renovation, this old movie theater reopened in 1998 as a venue for national and regional country, bluegrass, rock and folk bands. Great effort went into restoring the original luster of this art deco thea... more

A venture of Grilled Concepts, Daily Grill serves classic American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, grills and pasta, name it and you get it at this eatery. Located in the Tyson's Galleria, a mall, drop by before or after an adventuro... more

One of the premier venues for concerts and musical programs, Barns, at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, is renowned for its originality. As the name suggests, Barns is a barn, complete with wood and the works. The... more

If you are a billiards lover, head to this bar in Arlington. CarPool celebrates billiards and America's automobile culture. Appropriately, CarPool is located in an old gas station and the walls are covered with car parts. This... more