Northern Virginia Generates $26 Billion In Tourist Spending

A record $26 billion was generated by Virginia's tourism industry in 2018 in tourist spending. Out of these $26 billion, $10.3 billion were spent in Northern Virginia. All five Northern Virginia counties rank among the top 10 in the commonwealth for tourism. Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Loudon County All five Northern Virginia counties rank among the top 10 in the commonwealth for tourism. Continue reading

Enjoy Burke Nursery And Garden Centre’s Annual Fall Festival And Pumpkin Playground

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre is holing the 25th annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground. This year's festival will run from October 1st through October 31st and is located at 9401 Burke Rd. in Burke. The festival hours are from 9 am to 8 pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. The activities of the festival are designed to be both fun and educational for all. Each paid admission receives a small carvable patch pumpkin and hayrides (wheelchair accessible). Continue reading

Herndon Welcomes A New Domestic Violence Action Center

In the past, the residents of the Fairfax County who were also victims of the domestic violence had to travel to the Historic Courthouse in Fairfax or the South County Human Services Building in Alexandria to talk with an advocate face-to-face. Thus, Fairfax County has opened a new Domestic Violence Action Center that will provide advocacy services in a location more convenient for North County residents. Continue reading

Did You Know These Things About Chesterbrook Gardens?

Chesterbrook Gardens is a community of fine single-family homes located in Mclean VA between Kent Gardens Park and Kirby Road. Chesterbrook Gardens is a varied community, with homes representing a wide range of time periods and styles. In general, homes in Chesterbrook Gardens are about $565,000 – $2,095,000 and sit on quarter-acre lots with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The most common types of parking are the garage and driveway. Continue reading

Learn About The History At Reston Historic Trust And Museum

The Reston Historic Trust and Museum was founded in 1996 as a community based nonprofit organization that preserves the past, informs the present, and influences the future of Reston through its exhibits, public programs, and events including Founder’s Day, the Reston Home Tour, and Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. Reston Historic Trust and Museum is located at Lake Anne Plaza 1639 Washington Plaza Reston VA. Continue reading

Things You Should Know About Herndon Depot Museum

The Herndon Depot Museum, also known as the Herndon Historical Society Museum, is located at 717 Lynn Street Herndon, VA. The Herndon Depot was built in 1857 for the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, and later served the Richmond and Danville Railroad, the Southern Railway, and the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, according to the National Register of Historic Places in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Continue reading