Top Things to do in Fairfax County
Top Hotels in Fairfax County
- 1. The Watermark Hotel
- 2. Hyatt Regency Dulles
- 3. Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
- 4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Springfield
- 5. DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
- 6. Hampton Inn Washington-Dulles Int'l Airport South
- 7. Best Western Springfield
- 8. Hyatt Regency Reston
- 9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Fairfax County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Fairfax County, United States including St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, artinsights animation and film art gallery, NextStop Theatre Company, Escape Room Herndon, Tysons Galleria Shopping Center, Ford Orientation Center, Tysons Corner Center, Jammin Java, Alden Theatre.
Restaurants in Fairfax County
1. St. Bernadette Catholic Church
2. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,389 reviews
The museum is temporarily closed and will reopen on Wednesday, May 5. Free timed entry passes are required. Please see our COVID-19 message and more information for planning you visit.
Reviewed By CourtneyF538 - Chapel Hill, United States
Highlights of this visit: The observation tower!! A MUST!! Space Shuttle Discovery & a whole area dedicated to man in space FREE guided highlight tours MANY staff/volunteers happily able to share information, history, and personal experiences... Extremely organized and very well labeled exhibits Multi-level views of many aircraft thanks to 2nd & 3rd level walkways. Points to note: Museum is free, but parking is not ($15) In-house McDonald's is CLEAN and not as pricey as would be expected inside a venue...it's an option, with views of planes coming into Dulles Lots of well-placed seating for visitors with mobility limitations or rest needs Our family of 5 (kids ages 14, 11, & 8) ALL enjoyed this museum!! For the sake of comparison, we have also recently visited the Wright-Patterson USAF Museum...both are excellent!! WP has more aircraft overall and delves deeper into the history of flight. Udvar-Hazy provides a more open environment with spectacular presentations. We HIGHLY recommend this museum!
3. artinsights animation and film art gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Representing a wide range of film and contemporary art at their gallery in Reston Town Center since 1994, ArtInsights focuses on proprietary projects and artist representation relating to the history of animation and film, and the celebration and examination of popular culture. With artists like the preeminent movie poster artist John Alvin, whom they represent, and exclusive images by William Silvers, Jim Salvati, and many others, the gallery builds collections of original and limited edition art for their growing worldwide collector base. Whether you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Disney, or pop culture in general, the gallery is a must, as it offers original production and interpretive art unavailable anywhere else in the world.
4. NextStop Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
A professional live theatre company less than 5 minutes from Washington's Dulles Airport where none of the 114 seats is more than 25 feet from the stage.
Reviewed By kathleenlI1853KT
I went with good friends to NextStop Theatre on the Saturday before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. What a perfect time to see The Mountaintop, brilliantly written by Katori Hall. The pacing of the show and direction by Kevin McAllister were perfect. The two exceptional actors were required to express an abundance of feelings, movements, and attitudes throughout 90 minutes, which flew by quickly. Curtis McNeil as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. portrayed doubt, fear, passion, and gratitude, while Shayla Simmons as the hotel maid brought coffee, humor, curiosity, teasing, compassion, and more. Simmons has an outstanding flair for physical comedy, from her facial expressions and body stances to excellent slapstick and oration. The script shows Dr. King as truly human – full of misgivings, yet struggling to continue to serve his cause. McNeil also had his share of physical humor when an ingenious plot twist revved up the action. As the ending neared, the actors’ feelings were palpable. A beautiful script, talented actors, great director, and effective stage crew need an appreciative audience. There are ten dates left in this series; get your tickets as fast as you can! I look forward to seeing Simons, McNeil, and McAllister in other productions in our area. Bravo to all.
5. Escape Room Herndon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 312 reviews
Engage your team with a heart pounding and unique offsite adventure, and join in on the new craze sweeping the globe to see if you have what it takes to crack the codes and make it to the end. Artifacts, clues, symbols and unexpected interactive materials placed in each room guide players along a story line, in this immersive adventure.
Reviewed By CindyB71 - McLean, United States
The 8-bit room which was a bit too challenging for 11-12 year olds given it was a lot of 80's references, so my husband and I joined in. The staff were great in giving us a little extra help which made all the difference in the world.The kids had a great time and cheered every time they found a clue. The 8-bit room decor and set up was very authentic.
6. Tysons Galleria Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By je1058 - Fredericksburg, United States
Tyson’s Galleria (Also known as Tysons II) is an uber hi-end mall with stores like Prada, YSL, Louis Vuitton, Sak’s, Neiman Marcus, etc. Over the years, this mall has been up and down with occupancy. It does feature some nicer restaurants, like Wild Fire. Overall, I like this mall and the stores in it. It’s also connected to the Ritz-Carlton, so if you’re staying at the Ritz, you can walk right into the mall from the 4th floor.
7. Ford Orientation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By SCJJR
I took it as a self-paced tour. I am one of those that likes to try to absorb all the information. There is a lot of information and visuals to absorb. The tour starts by trying to place the area in context of the period and then moves through G. Washington's life. There are a couple of short movies and other active displays.
8. Tysons Corner Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
As one of the top 10 shopping centers in the country, Tysons Corner Center offers an unbeatable mix of more than 300 department and specialty stores. Tysons' "who's who" of retailers includes Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, American Girl, L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Spanx, Apple, The Disney Store and more. Tysons Corner Center also offers a 16-screen stadium seating and IMAX 3D AMC Theatre, fine and casual dining restaurants, a food court and a National Geographic sponsored children's play area. The new outdoor Plaza at Tysons Corner hosts events throughout the year and provides a number of eateries with cafe seating. The new 310 room luxury Hyatt Regency Hotel at Tysons Corner Center is the perfect respite from a busy day of shopping.
Reviewed By aro7
Tyson's Corner is a very modern shopping mall where you can find stores from good reputable American brands to premium ones such Coach or Tesla. The food courts are ok but I'd rather recommend the speciality restaurants. The department stores Macys, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's are spacious and well provided. Lord and Taylor has a lower standard. Godiva is a store I recommend, especially because Ice cream.
9. Jammin Java
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By O2781MUsueh
Friendly staff, prompt service, great sound! Good selection of drinks and food. Bartender in the lobby bar was amazing!
10. Alden Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The intimate Alden Theatre has near-perfect acoustics and a welcoming environment that will make you feel at home. Our Professional Artist Series features nationally and internationally known artists from the worlds of music, dance and theatre. Introduce your child to the arts through our McLean Kids Performance Series or Jammin’ Juniors concerts in McLean Central Park. Travel to far off lands with our Travel and Adventure Film Series. There’s something for everyone to see and to enjoy.
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