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Welcome to the City of Fairfax!
e invite you to visit one of Virginia’s hidden treasures! The City of Fairfax is located in the heart of Fairfax County with its wealth of attractions. While we’re close to Washington, D.C. by road, rail or Metro and all of the most popular sites like Mount Vernon, The Smithsonian, Air and Space Annex and the new Marine Corps Museum, the City of Fairfax offers the visitor a unique and memorable experience in its own right.
Our downtown offers a village atmosphere where the past is never too far away. History whispers at every step. When you hear hoofbeats, it might be a carriage touring the town or an echo of Mosby and his raiders. The City of Fairfax began around a little inn for colonial travelers in the late 1700s. It grew and prospered when Fairfax Courthouse was built in 1800, this bicentennial building is still in use today. read more....
The City of Fairfax is known for its historic district, shopping, dining, cultural arts performances and a whole series of festivals…. as well as our world-famous George Mason University Patriots basketball team. From the Chocolate Lover’s Festival in February, Spotlight on the Arts Festival in the spring, the spectacular July 4th Parade, the color of the Fall Festival to holiday enchantment at the Festival of Lights and Carols, you’ll find something new to do year round in the City.
You’ll enjoy walking through our old town district in a friendly and safe environment. You will pass perfectly preserved historic buildings like the site of the first Confederate fatality of the Civil War. You’ll be fascinated by the largest collection of Civil War graffiti in the nation at the Blenheim Estate and the lore of spies and secrets at The Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center.
Take a walking tour of Old Town, shop in the unique boutiques and galleries in the historic area, and then sample some remarkable international cuisine in our fine restaurants! Enjoy an evening concert at the Center for the Arts, in Old Town Hall or on the lawn of City Hall. End your day at one of our comfortable inns, bed and breakfasts or hotels. We’ve got one for every budget.
You’ll find a warm welcome in the City of Fairfax, where we have welcomed visitors for over 200 years! We’d be happy to help you plan your visit. Please call 800-572-8666.
Destination Fairfax
10455 Armstrong Street, Suite 123
Fairfax VA 22030
Phone number: 800 545 7950
Email: jormesher@fairfaxva.gov
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