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For this week’s E-bird Extra, the FCEDA talked with Visit Fairfax, the area’s go-to tourism hub, about some of the top events and experiences from across the county during summer 2019. Check out the top 10 Instagram photos from the season, and see why a visit to Fairfax County will put you in perfect position to experience all the fun things to do and see in Virginia and the National Capital Region.

Whether you want to learn more about Fairfax County’s role in American history, soak in some top-rated cultural attractions or explore the thousands of acres of parks, Fairfax County has a place for everyone and every interest – during warm weather and beyond.

And don’t forget to tag your social media posts highlighting your visit with #FXVA!

10. Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

 

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Celebrate National Aviation Day at one of America’s most jaw-dropping museums, the @airandspacemuseum #UdvarHazy Center in Chantilly. #FXVA // ?: @ronsharma⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers ⁠ #udvarhazycenter #airandspace #airandspacemuseum #planes #aviation #space #museum #smithsonianmuseum #udvarhazy #udvarhazyairandspacemuseum #dulles #dullesairport #smithsonian #nationalaviationday #airplane

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Aug 19, 2019 at 5:30am PDT

9. Riverbend Park

 

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What about nature has inspired you lately? Loving this painter’s eye on Riverbend Park! ? #FXVA // ?: @carol.buswell⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #art #paint #painter #oilpaint #arts #nature #vaoutdoors #outdoors #optoutside #findyourpark #beauty #scenery #trees #parks #riverbendpark #greatfalls

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jul 9, 2019 at 7:00am PDT

8. Celebrate Fairfax Festival

 

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Are you ready for the fun (and funnel cake) that comes with Northern Virginia’s largest community festival!? See you at @celebratefairfax this weekend! ?⠀#FXVA // ?: @alltheleftovers⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #celebratefairfax #food #funnelcake #carnival #yum #yummy #sweet #instafood #instagood #tasty #foody #festival #festivals #ferriswheel #fairfax #fairfaxva #celebrateffx #summer⠀

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jun 7, 2019 at 10:01am PDT

7. George Mason University

 

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It’s back to school time in the Northern Virginia area, but how lucky are we to have such a beautiful campus like @GeorgeMasonU in our own Fairfax County?! #FXVA // ?: @vsiaerial⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #beautifulsunset #masonathletics #college #university #gmu #aerial #drone #masonnation #sunset #fairfaxva #fairfax #gmufairfax⁠

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Aug 27, 2019 at 8:00am PDT

6. Mount Vernon

 

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Happy #IndependenceDay! ?⁠ #FXVA #mountvernon // ?: @transplantedindc via @mount_vernon⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #fireworksatmv #gwmountvernon #fireworks #igdc #dmv #fourthofjuly #july4 #july4th #july #beautiful ⁠

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jul 4, 2019 at 6:00am PDT

5. Gunston Hall

 

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The “LOVE” sign has been installed at beautiful Gunston Hall, the home of Founding Father George Mason. Snap your photos with it from now until Sunday, 6/16. And don’t miss their special Declaration Day event on Saturday, 6/15, which marks the anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Get the full ‘LOVE’ sign tour schedule at FXVA.com/love and share your photos using #FXVA, #ShareWhatYouLove, or #LoveVA! // ?: @historicgunstonhall ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #gorgeousgunston #visitfairfax #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #gunstonhall #georgemason #love #architecture #lorton #masonneck #foundingfathers #historichomes #historic #history #billofrights #america #sharethelove #revolutionaryrights #declaration #declarationday

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jun 12, 2019 at 4:35am PDT

4. Clemyjontri Park

 

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Looking for a fun place to take the kids? Clemyjontri Park in McLean is one of the most unique park/playgrounds in the region. Surrounding a carousel, the playground is broken up into different “rooms,” each educating kids on different sensory experiences. #FXVA // Photo courtesy @fairfaxparks. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #kidfriendly #play #playground #parks #park #nature #family #familyfriendly #clemyjontri #fairfaxparks #mclean #mcleanva #carousel #summer #summeractivities #weekend #saturdayfun #clemyjontripark ⁠

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jun 29, 2019 at 4:30am PDT

3. Mason Neck State Park

 

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TAG someone you would take these kayaks out with at beautiful Mason Neck State Park! #FXVA // ?: @est_73⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #masonneck #masonneckstatepark #virginiastateparks @vastateparks #kayak #kayaking #sunset #water #waterfront #sunsetkayak #nightkayak #boating #peaceful

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jun 19, 2019 at 4:30pm PDT

2. Great Falls Park

 

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Happy 103rd Birthday to the National Park Service! As a treat for you, all National Parks are FREE today, which means no entrance fee at @GreatFallsParknpsva right here in #FXVA. Enjoy these last few weeks of summer while you can! // ?: @rays_reel⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #greatfallspark #greatfalls #potomacriver #nationalparkservice #goparks #findyourpark #greatfallsva #hikedc #nps

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Aug 25, 2019 at 5:30am PDT

1. Reston Town Center

 

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Reston Town Center has a new look! Seems like a great new summer hangout if you ask us! #FXVA // ?: @twadhwan⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visitfairfax #loveVA #fairfaxcounty #virginia #northernvirginia #tourism #nova #travel #dcarea #virginiaisbeautiful #virginiaisforlovers #reston #restonva #rtc #reimaginertc #summer #parks #summernights #localparks #urbanvillage

A post shared by Visit Fairfax (Virginia) (@visitfairfax) on Jul 8, 2019 at 5:00am PDT