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Best Places to Visit Near Fairfax

Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Fairfax with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Washington D.C., Arlington, Alexandria) or select map view to search geographically.

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Cities and Localities Near Fairfax

Where to go for a weekend trip near Fairfax? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Fairfax within a 50 mile radius.

15 milesE

City

washington d c
Washington D.C.
13 milesE

City

arlington
Arlington
15 milesE

City

alexandria
Alexandria
18 milesNE

Village

silver spring
Silver Spring
7.1 miW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
18 milesNE

City

rockville
Rockville
14 milesNE

Locality

bethesda
Bethesda
7.5 miN

Locality

reston
Reston
17 milesE

Locality

national harbor
National Harbor
22 milesNW

Town

leesburg
Leesburg
9 miNE

Locality

mclean
McLean
7.4 miE

City

falls church
Falls Church
22 milesNE

City

college park
College Park
11 milesSW

City

manassas
Manassas
19 milesN

City

gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
4 miNE

Town

vienna
Vienna
23 milesN

Locality

germantown
Germantown
6.3 miNE

Locality

tysons corner
Tysons Corner
8.5 miSE

Locality

springfield
Springfield
13 milesNW

Locality

sterling
Sterling
14 milesS

Locality

woodbridge
Woodbridge
15 milesSE

Locality

mount vernon
Mount Vernon
15 milesNW

Locality

ashburn
Ashburn
8.7 miNW

Town

herndon
Herndon
17 milesSE

National park

elizabeth hartwell mason neck national wildlife refuge
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge
6.8 miW

Locality

centreville
Centreville
18 milesNE

City

takoma park
Takoma Park
9.7 miN

Locality

great falls
Great Falls
17 milesNE

Town

kensington
Kensington
12 milesSE

Locality

lorton
Lorton
22 milesS

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triangle
Triangle
6.6 miE

Locality

annandale
Annandale
21 milesE

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
19 milesNE

Locality

wheaton
Wheaton
19 milesS

Town

dumfries
Dumfries
23 milesE

Locality

clinton camp springs
Clinton-Camp Springs
13 milesNE

Locality

potomac
Potomac
24 milesW

Town

middleburg
Middleburg
5.1 miS

Locality

burke
Burke
12 milesNE

Town

glen echo
Glen Echo
19 milesE

Locality

mount rainier
Mount Rainier
18 milesW

Town

haymarket
Haymarket
16 milesSW

Locality

bristow
Bristow
12 milesS

Town

occoquan
Occoquan
22 milesE

Town

cheverly
Cheverly
23 milesS

Locality

quantico
Quantico
21 milesE

Locality

suitland
Suitland
19 milesS

National park

leesylvania state park
Leesylvania State Park
23 milesNE

Locality

berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
18 milesN

National park

seneca creek state park
Seneca Creek State Park
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Fairfax

White House15 milesEWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art16 milesENational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument15 milesEWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum16 milesENational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial15 milesENational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History15 milesENational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum15 milesEUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall16 milesENational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center8.2 miNWSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, United States
Aviation museum with many aircraft
Specialty museumMuseum
National Portrait Gallery16 milesENational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum16 milesESmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial15 milesEJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art15 milesEFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol16 milesEUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial14 milesELincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral14 milesEWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum16 milesENewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art15 milesENational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan16 milesEL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian16 milesENational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden16 milesEHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park14 milesEWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building15 milesESmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution15 milesESmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial13 milesEMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial14 milesEVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls10 milesNGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center7.5 miNReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park15 milesENational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine17 milesNENational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum16 milesENational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
The Capital Wheel16 milesEThe Capital Wheel
National Harbor, United States
AmusementGame and entertainment center
National Museum of American History15 milesENational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden16 milesEUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture15 milesENational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial14 milesEKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Mount Vernon Trail17 milesSEMount Vernon Trail
Alexandria, United States
CyclingBike trail
Mount Vernon16 milesSEMount Vernon
Mount Vernon, United States
Restored estate of the first president
MuseumHistorical place
Enid A. Haupt Garden15 milesEEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame13 milesEJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier13 milesETomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building16 milesENational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site16 milesEPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square15 milesELafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour14 milesEWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom16 milesEStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden16 milesENational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square16 milesEUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial13 milesEPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
George Washington Masonic National Memorial14 milesEGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, United States
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection15 milesEThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain16 milesEColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery15 milesEArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone15 milesEZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King14 milesEMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum16 milesEInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers14 milesEThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool14 milesELincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden15 milesEGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
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