Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Fairfax January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Hotels.d8062.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Fairfax.d8062.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Fairfax Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Fairfax.d8062.Car-Rental-Guide)[Fairfax Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax.d8062.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Fairfax, VA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Fairfax Types of activities [Fairfax travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax.dx8062) ![Fairfax which includes a house and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135537-Fairfax.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairfax showing military items and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135548-Fairfax.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairfax which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135549-Fairfax.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairfax which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135546-Fairfax.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairfax showing street scenes and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135550-Fairfax.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Fairfax Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Fairfax has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Fairfax is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Fairfax to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Fairfax Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Fairfax. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Fairfax attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Fairfax | Number of things to do | 60 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-waterfall-hiking-tour-through-great-falls-national-park.a4483985.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details)[Georgetown, Washington DC: Escape Room Adventure](/things-to-do/georgetown-washington-dc-escape-room-adventure.a47895221.activity-details)[Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking](/things-to-do/arlington-cemetery-history-heroes-changing-of-the-guard.a47505825.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details)[Georgetown, Washington DC: Escape Room Adventure](/things-to-do/georgetown-washington-dc-escape-room-adventure.a47895221.activity-details)[Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking](/things-to-do/arlington-cemetery-history-heroes-changing-of-the-guard.a47505825.activity-details)[Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-waterfall-hiking-tour-through-great-falls-national-park.a4483985.activity-details)[The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Georgetown](/things-to-do/the-escape-game-dc-epic-adventures.a4809142.activity-details) | | With kids | [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details)[Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details)[LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details)[Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking](/things-to-do/arlington-cemetery-history-heroes-changing-of-the-guard.a47505825.activity-details)[Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-waterfall-hiking-tour-through-great-falls-national-park.a4483985.activity-details) | ## What to do in Fairfax --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Fairfax ![I discovered this little battlefield park while on a walk with my boyfriend. Having only lived in the area for two weeks, I didn't know this was down the street. The park itself is small, quaint even, but the informational plaques were helpful, if but a bit sad. There are photographs of what the area looked like (along with maps) when the battle took place. Now you look around and only see developments. The pathway is decent and wheel chair accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8638/b465b570-c208-4ec6-bf93-bde3f8612640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ox Hill Battlefield Park You can take time to visit Ox Hill Battlefield Park during your travels to Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ox-Hill-Battlefield-Park-Fairfax.d6283755.Vacation-Attraction) #### George Mason University Walk around the campus at George Mason University as part of your travels around Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Mason-University-Fairfax.d503283.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fair Oaks Mall During your visit to Fairfax, you can enjoy retail therapy at Fair Oaks Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fair-Oaks-Mall-Fairfax.d6184855.Vacation-Attraction) #### EagleBank Arena Catch an event at EagleBank Arena during your trip to Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eagle-Bank-Arena-Fairfax.d6083581.Vacation-Attraction) #### Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Though Inova Fair Oaks Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Fairfax while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Inova-Fair-Oaks-Hospital-Fairfax.d624555081588748288.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fairfax Circle Plaza Shopping Center During your trip to Fairfax, you can enjoy retail therapy at Fairfax Circle Plaza Shopping Center. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Circle-Plaza-Shopping-Center-Fairfax.d6249419.Vacation-Attraction) #### Merrifield Center Though Merrifield Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Annandale while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Merrifield-Center-Annandale.d624550935877857280.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Firearms Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Firearms Museum during your travels in Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Firearms-Museum-Fairfax.d6083577.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fairfax Museum You can study the exhibits at Fairfax Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Museum-Fairfax.d553248621532662110.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Fairfax ![Photo by Kelly Godby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/00e9d9826c94cb064a6a667220325dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clifton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fairfax worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Fairfax? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Fairfax? ### Is three days enough to stay in Fairfax? ### Is Fairfax a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Fairfax with kids? > - [Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/washington-dc-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a278055.activity-details) > - [Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arlington-national-cemetery-tour.a252395.activity-details) > - [LEGO Discovery Centre Washington, D.C.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-washington-d-c.a46644776.activity-details) > - [Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arlington-cemetery-history-heroes-changing-of-the-guard.a47505825.activity-details) > - [Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-waterfall-hiking-tour-through-great-falls-national-park.a4483985.activity-details) ### What to do in Fairfax for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Fairfax? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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