Top Things to do in Northern Virginia
Top Hotels in Northern Virginia
- 1. Hyatt Regency Dulles
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Belvoir Alexandria South
- 3. Hyatt Centric Arlington
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge
- 6. Hampton Inn Alexandria/Pentagon South
- 7. Hampton Inn Dulles-Cascades
- 8. Residence Inn Arlington Capital View
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA
What to do and see in Northern Virginia, Northern Virginia: The Best State Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Northern Virginia, United States including Prince William Forest Park, Mason Neck State Park, Turkey Run Park, Occoquan Regional Park, Lake Fairfax Park, Gateway Park, Conway Robinson State Forest.
Restaurants in Northern Virginia
1. Prince William Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Park that offers campsites and recreational programs for families and children.
Reviewed By Hatzlacha - Virginia, United States
I was really impressed by how much you can do outdoors here in a relatively small area. We visited on a weekend and were greeted with lots of bicycle riders parking at the entrance / visitor center area. There's a quick path there to hike which isn't so strenuous, but is a little crowded. If you head towards the back of the park there are far less people and thus more time in nature for longer, slightly harder hikes. Lots of dedicated camping sites as well with (what looked from a distance) as great accessory facilities, making this a good test ground for new campers or just an escape for city folks. Great place for many return visits!
2. Mason Neck State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By WPLandry - Fairfax, United States
The hiking trails are fabulous, very well-maintained and clear of debris. The maps are laid out very well and there is signage posted to help you understand which way you are heading. Everything is very easy to follow. The trails have benches throughout so you can stop and simply enjoy nature. There are sections of boardwalk as well as steps in certain areas to make the trail more accessible. There are many other features in the park as well: a nice visitor center, boat launch, beach area, playground, picnic sites, and more.
3. Turkey Run Park
4. Occoquan Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By cpl1775 - Herndon, United States
We came to the park just to walk around and found ourselves walking all the way to historic Occoquan! It's about 1.5 miles each way, but what a lovely walk. Then after walking back to the park, it was a perfect afternoon stroll by the water and just sitting on the benches. The cafe smelled great and everyone there seemed really content. There are several trails to roam of varying lengths, boat rentals, the cafe, and some great open spaces. A really nice way to spend the day outdoors.
5. Lake Fairfax Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Not sure why people rate a free park as "terrible" or "poor", but I thought Lake Fairfax Park was great and has a lot to offer, including baseball diamonds, picnic areas, walking trails, a skate park, soccer pitches, a lake (duh), a water park (not free), a bicycle "skate park" (not sure what it's called in bike lingo), and who even knows what else; didn't tour the entire park. Definitely recommend if you're at all interested in doing free things outside, in a safe, lovely place, and definitely will go here again.
