George Mason's Gunston Hall is located on Gunston Road in Mason Neck, VA and pays tribute to the man who drafted Virginia's Declaration of Rights in 1776. George Mason's democratic ideals are still being upheld today. 2016 marks the 240th anniversary of the ratification of these rights. A celebration is …

The Freeman House Store and Museum was placed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2011. This Vienna, VA landmark is the only building in town that is on this prestigious register. In 2012, the Freeman House Store and Museum was listed in the National Register of …

George Washington Masonic National Memorial, located at 101 Callahan Drive in Alexandria makes for a majestic sight sitting atop a huge hill amidst immaculately landscaped grounds. After entering through the massive doors, visitors can not only get an extensive look at the history of the Masonic fraternity, which George …

Huntley Meadows Park is located in the Hybla Valley, in Alexandria, VA. It is an oasis of plants and wildlife nestled within the modern world. Not only is there a historic house on the property called Historic Huntley, the park also contains forests, wetlands, and meadows …

JW Tumbles Alexandria is designed to help children between the ages of four months old and nine years old play, socialize, and just have fun. Touted as a “learning playground”, JW Tumbles Alexandria offers a variety of activities that helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination, agility, …

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Va is 95 acres of beautiful ornamental gardens filled with local fauna and flora. Designed to bring the glory of nature to northern Virginia, this park is a sprawling place of spectacular sights. The various buildings that are scattered around the park are just as …

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is a great option when you’re searching for a cheap, yet interesting way to spend a few hours. Located in the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dulaney St., admission is free. Remodeled in 2014, the National Inventors Hall of Fame museum offers …

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts hosts over a hundred different performances from all genres every summer. This 117-acre park in Vienna, VA is a great place for families to enjoy year-round activities. From hiking trails, to sledding hills, the park offers something for …

The Women in Military Service for America Memorial, dedicated in October 1997, sits at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and honors all servicewomen – past, present, and future. Inside the hemicycle-shaped memorial, there are a number of exhibits highlighting the roles women have played throughout the history of …

The Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House share space on acres of maintained and preserved landscape located in historical Alexandria, VA. Woodlawn was built on land that was once a part of Mount Vernon. Washington gifted the land to his nephew upon his marriage to Martha's granddaughter in 1799. The …