Best places: National parks in Fairfax County

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National Mall
Park
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
4.80 (136.1K reviews) (~22.86 km from centre)
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Great Falls Park
Park
Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
4.80 (11.7K reviews) (~20.11 km from centre)
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National park
National park devoted to the performing arts, with orchestras & other events in 7,000-seat theater.
4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~13.8 km from centre)
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Wolf Trap - Filene Center
Concert hall
Iconic, architectural outdoor concert amphitheater in a national park with covered & lawn seating.
4.80 (2.4K reviews) (~13.54 km from centre)
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
Park
Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.
4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~21.25 km from centre)
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Manassas National Battlefield Park
National reserve
Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.
4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~21.8 km from centre)
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Washington Monument Grounds
National reserve
Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.
4.80 (443 reviews) (~22.99 km from centre)
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Garden
Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.
4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~31.61 km from centre)
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Fort Washington Park
State park
Historic, early 19th-century battlements & war relics plus nature trails, fishing & picnicking.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~24.93 km from centre)
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Glen Echo Park
Park
Managed by the Partnership for Arts & Culture, this park has kids camps, concerts, art shows & more.
4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~20.9 km from centre)
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Tidal Basin
Park
👍👍 I love this place, very beautiful. Great place to walk and take on all the beautiful sights.
4.90 (170 reviews) (~22.5 km from centre)
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C&O Canal Lock 21
Historical landmark
👍👍 The lock is pretty cool, and there is a trail that you can take for as long as you want by the canal. There is a campsite as well.
4.70 (312 reviews) (~24.24 km from centre)
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Piscataway Park
Wildlife park
Woodlands & wetlands with a fishing pier, 2 boardwalks, nature trails & Potomac River views.
4.50 (1K reviews) (~24.79 km from centre)
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Anacostia Park
Park
Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.
4.40 (1.5K reviews) (~25.63 km from centre)
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Glover Archbold Park
State park
Forest parkland offering miles of trails for runners & walkers through canopied trees.
4.60 (263 reviews) (~21.04 km from centre)
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Stanton Park
Park
Tree-lined neighborhood park with a playground, walkways & a statue of war hero Nathanael Greene.
4.50 (300 reviews) (~26.06 km from centre)
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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Park
A former 19th-century plantation, this farm features living history, animals & hands-on exhibits.
4.40 (261 reviews) (~23.96 km from centre)
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Old Stone House
Historical place museum
Restored & furnished listed house & former clock shop constructed in 1766, open to visitors.
4.30 (303 reviews) (~21.76 km from centre)
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C&O Canal Lock 8
Historical landmark
👍 This area is so serene, it has the richest views of the Potomac and the C&O canal. Parking is easy and only a small walk down the stairs to the river .
4.60 (104 reviews) (~20.28 km from centre)
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Cow Hoof Rock
Park
👍 Great place for hiking. 15 minutes walk from the parking lot. The rock is not the end of the trail. The water is still like 100 ft down the hill. The rock is just a nice place to stop and take pictures.
4.70 (78 reviews) (~18.83 km from centre)
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