LOCATION | AREA INFORMATION

Tysons Corner Area

Explore a town filled with rich history, fine shopping and endless opportunities to spoil yourself. Tysons Corner has over 25.6 million square feet of office space and over 4 million square feet of retail space, the second largest on the East Coast after New York City, making it a significant area in its own right. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is the perfect place to discover all that Northern Virginia has to offer.

Freeman House Museum

The Freeman House was constructed to serve as a general store, but took on a number of roles including housing soldiers as a makeshift hospital during the Civil War. The house is now a museum and old-fashioned general store, and a permanent exhibit features period furniture, artifacts and photos. Learn More

Claude Moore Colonial Farm

A reconstructed Revolutionary War farm, Claude Moore Colonial Farm is worked with the same tools and methods employed by farmers in the 18th century. The farm demonstrates the life of a poor family living on a small farm in northern Virginia just prior to the American Revolution. Staff and volunteers, dressed in period clothes, work the farm and answer questions about livestock and life in the 18th century. Learn More

Fairfax Museum

The Fairfax Museum, located in the former Fairfax Elementary School, produces special exhibits on the city's history, offers educational programs, and schedules walking tours of the historic district during the spring and fall. General visitor information can also be found here. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn More

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is owned and maintained in trust for the people of the United States by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, a private, non-profit organization founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham. The Association is the oldest national historic preservation organization in the country, and it has always been in the forefront of the restoration field. It is directed by a Board of Regents, comprised solely of women, who represent over 30 states. A Board of Advisors of prominent citizens from across the country meets twice a year to provide additional input on Mount Vernon's governance. The estate, gift shops and dining facilities are operated by about 450 paid employees and over 400 volunteers. Learn More

Great Falls Park

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the nation's capital. Learn More