What makes Fairfax particularly unique is the fact that it’s both part of the Northern Virginia  suburb area, but also considered incremental to D.C. Its history stretches back to the very first settlers (arguably, and sadly, before that too), like much of Northern Virginia. In 1649, King Charles II allowed Thomas Fairfax’s request for Fairfax County to become official.   In 1732, life in Fairfax could be described as tranquil, quaint, and community-focused. Although the former and latter descriptions are still true today, much has changed in Fairfax, and I don’t think the word ‘quaint’ quite suits it anymore. Let me tell you the town’s journey from little humble village to bustling small city.  The 1800s brought a lot of…

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Markoff’s Haunted Forest 

 

I have to start with the most obvious and well-loved haunted attraction near the DMV area. Markoff’s is by far the best ‘haunted’ location but word of warning, it’s about an hour out of the Northern Virginia area and is located on the Maryland side of the border. The drive is inarguably worth it. The haunted forest is really a nighttime walk on a trail  with gnarled tree roots and in-the-way branches littering the path. The whole experience feels very much like Tolkien’s Mirkwood forest.

 

Markoff’s has incredible production value and puts their whole heart into the set and costume design for ultimate realism. As a side bonus, they’re known to treat their scare actors and actresses extremely well, and some of the…

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Middleburg’s Oktoberfest is One of Northern Virginia’s Best Fall Attractions

Here’s What You Need to Know

Autumn is near, and with it comes orange hues, chilly weather, and best of all, fall festivities. If you don’t have plans yet to celebrate the change in season, come to Middleburg’s Oktoberfest for unique activities, lively music, and warming food. This is the fifth year of the event, and it takes place on September 20th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.;  it’s completely free to attend. Below is a rundown of what you can find at the celebration. 

 

 

Food and Drink 

 

Food can be found at vendor stands, which are local to the area. There will be fourteen vendors selling a variety of cuisine, from authentic German eats and street food…

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Fall is coming up fast in Northern Virginia, and with it, a lot of fun festivities and places to see. There are events all over the region, making it difficult to decide what’s really worth checking out. It’s still early in September, so many of these events start now and continue into the true spooky season of October, or begin then and are events worth keeping in the back of your mind. This is a list of autumn must-visits that tackle everything from festivals, haunted houses, to natural beauties and everything in between. 

 

 

Attend the Cox Farms Fall Festival 

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Hayrides, waterslides, petting zoos— this festival is perfect for family weekend outings. There’s a variety of…

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