Professor Chris's Guidebook
Sightseeing
555 ft tall observation tower, Washington Monument stands still in the heart of the capital, Washington D.C. Great outside, but inner as well as you can find George Washington, first president's statue.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW555 ft tall observation tower, Washington Monument stands still in the heart of the capital, Washington D.C. Great outside, but inner as well as you can find George Washington, first president's statue.
Motive from Pantheon of Rome, Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of the key landmarks in the heart of Washington D.C. The neoclassical structure conveys the importance of Declaration of Independence. The place is also surrounded by Japanese flowering cherry trees that come from the Tidal Basin.
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWMotive from Pantheon of Rome, Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of the key landmarks in the heart of Washington D.C. The neoclassical structure conveys the importance of Declaration of Independence. The place is also surrounded by Japanese flowering cherry trees that come from the Tidal Basin.
The heart of our community, Fairfax City Hall hosts community and private events for visitors and neighbors. The Hall is next to Van Dyck Park that is surrounded by beautiful sunflowers.
Fairfax City Hall
10455 Armstrong StThe heart of our community, Fairfax City Hall hosts community and private events for visitors and neighbors. The Hall is next to Van Dyck Park that is surrounded by beautiful sunflowers.
Opened in 2003, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center thrives with millions of people visiting per year with their Air and Space modules. The place consists of Observation Tower, IMAX theater, and free daily tours led by aviation experts.
111 locals recommend
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwyOpened in 2003, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center thrives with millions of people visiting per year with their Air and Space modules. The place consists of Observation Tower, IMAX theater, and free daily tours led by aviation experts.
Five minutes away from the house is the George Mason University (GMU) that captures many students' and professors' footsteps. GMU is most well known for the fields of law and economics. Welcome, Patriots!
20 locals recommend
George Mason University
4400 University DrFive minutes away from the house is the George Mason University (GMU) that captures many students' and professors' footsteps. GMU is most well known for the fields of law and economics. Welcome, Patriots!
Freedom is not free. United States honors her sons and daughters who answered to call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.
56 locals recommend
Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWFreedom is not free. United States honors her sons and daughters who answered to call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.
Easily one of the best nearby indoor malls, Fair Oaks Mall grabs and captivates attention of shoppers from various states. Fashions, restaurants, etc you name it. It is there.
60 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Mall
11750 Fair Oaks MallEasily one of the best nearby indoor malls, Fair Oaks Mall grabs and captivates attention of shoppers from various states. Fashions, restaurants, etc you name it. It is there.
Step into the shoes of a spy, the Spy Museum is...well...secret.
231 locals recommend
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWStep into the shoes of a spy, the Spy Museum is...well...secret.
Never had I seen anything from Smithsonian unpromising. Give it a try, it will definitely grab your attention and heart with amazing contents of history and science.
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNever had I seen anything from Smithsonian unpromising. Give it a try, it will definitely grab your attention and heart with amazing contents of history and science.
If you are a fan of baseball, do not miss out the home ground of Washington Nationals, Nationals Park. Interestingly, you can also find the US Capitol in certain seats of the park. Try a visit.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEIf you are a fan of baseball, do not miss out the home ground of Washington Nationals, Nationals Park. Interestingly, you can also find the US Capitol in certain seats of the park. Try a visit.
Here, you can enjoy a scenic 5-mile hike alongside the River trail or the Matildaville trail. The trails provide a fascinating photo opportunities as if you came down to a beach.
226 locals recommend
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrHere, you can enjoy a scenic 5-mile hike alongside the River trail or the Matildaville trail. The trails provide a fascinating photo opportunities as if you came down to a beach.
Founding father, George Washington's home. Great for history, education and great for sight seeing.
97 locals recommend
Mount Vernon
Founding father, George Washington's home. Great for history, education and great for sight seeing.
Designed by Henry Bacon, Lincoln Memorial is derived from ancient Greek temples to celebrate Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of US. Martin Luther King Jr. also delivered his famous "I have a Dream" speech in front of this memorial.
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWDesigned by Henry Bacon, Lincoln Memorial is derived from ancient Greek temples to celebrate Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of US. Martin Luther King Jr. also delivered his famous "I have a Dream" speech in front of this memorial.
Food Scene
One of the best seafood restaurant chains in the nation and in the Fairfax city.
25 locals recommend
Red Lobster
21065 Dulles Town CircleOne of the best seafood restaurant chains in the nation and in the Fairfax city.
Manassas
Getting to Manassas
Manassas is easily accessible from anywhere in the country.
To reach us by train, you may take Amtrak or local service through Virginia Railway Express (VRE).
The VRE is a commuter train that runs primarily during rush hour, Monday through Friday.
Additionally, the Washington D.C. metro system connects to the Omnilink bus service which extends to Manassas.
Travel in a group to Manassas with National Charter Bus. Contact them at 202-250-3441 to explore bus rental options.
Other bus providers include Unlimited Tours Coach DC for corporate or personal trips in the area.
Contact them at 410-498-7383 to learn more about their offerings.
If you travel by plane, we have Manassas Regional Airport as well as two major airports in the area:
–Dulles International Airport
–Reagan National Airport
While the best way to travel throughout the city is by car, there is bus access through the OmniRide and OmniLink services.
Washington
Capital city of the United States. Great to travel.
Annandale
Neighborhood. Great restaurants.
Manassas
Neighborhood. Cheaper price than in neighborhoods
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Fairfax City hall
It was, and still is, at the crossroads of Northern Virginia. It's just 20 minutes from Washington, DC, with an attractive blend of commercial, office, retail and residential properties. It combines the charm of a small town with the opportunities of a thriving urban area.
Our residents aren’t surprised with the city’s many top rankings on “quality-of-life” lists. It simply comes with the territory for this small city of 24,000 known for its superior “small town” community feel situated in a world-class metropolitan region.
Whether being recognized for receiving the nationally prestigious gol