Popular Best Things to Do in Fairfax County
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  • Thomas Jefferson Memorialtop_1
    󰺂5.7
    Washington D.C.17.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Admire ancient Roman domed architecture at the Tidal Basin
    󱨜Visit the landmark Thomas Jefferson Memorial
    󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Came here on September 22, 2017. I first knew about this place when I was a kid playing Red Alert 2. I was deeply impressed by the shape of this building, and I recognized it at a glance when I came to Washington. Among the "national attractions" in the center of Washington, this place is not particularly popular, and the layout of the entire memorial is relatively simple, so just take a simple walk. By the way, there are still extra gains when coming here. We all know President Jefferson's famous saying "Knowledge is power", but after coming here, I learned that this famous saying has a second half: knowledge is happiness.

  • George Washington's Mount Vernontop_2
    󰺂4.2
    Mount Vernon26 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStep back in time through history with Mount Vernon | Dec 19, 2025-Dec 19, 2025
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience 18th-century farm lifestyle
    󱓊Washington's 45-year historic home & 16-sided barn exhibit
    4.2/5
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    This is my third time in Washington, D.C. I have visited all the classic attractions. Someone recommended that I visit Washington's former residence, which is a little far from the city center. You need to buy a ticket here, which seems to be more than 20 US dollars per person. You don't need to make an appointment in advance. You can go in directly after buying a ticket. It is very large inside. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes. First, there is a museum. You can take a look at the introduction and pictures first. There is also a small theater. You can first understand the overview of the entire former residence park. Then you can go around with a map. There are real people explaining in some places. They are dressed like manor servants. You can ask them to explain. They are very professional.

What Best Things to Do are there in Fairfax County?
These are all Best Things to Do in Fairfax County:Thomas Jefferson Memorial, George Washington's Mount Vernon
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Fairfax County?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Fairfax County include:Thomas Jefferson Memorial:4.6, George Washington's Mount Vernon:4.2
At what locations in Fairfax County can Best Things to Do in Fairfax County be found?
The Best Things to Do in Fairfax County are mainly located in:Thomas Jefferson Memorial:Washington D.C., George Washington's Mount Vernon:Mount Vernon
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