フェアファックス郡の天然記念物・トップ9

This stunning botanical garden offers a showcase of diverse plants and flowers that vary throughout the seasons. Alongside its natural beauty, the garden features a collection of exquisite sculptures that enhance the overall ambiance. Please note that both the visiting hours and admission fees may vary, so I recommend checking the official website for the most up-to-date information. novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens

Great Falls Park is a national park that spans 800 acres along the Potomac River. The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to biking and horseback riding. It shares this beautiful location with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park across the river in Maryland. Here, on the Virginia side, the River Trail offers a similarly beautiful trek along the Potomac in Mather Gorge. An annual pass for Great Falls Park is also valid at the C&O Canal Park.

Aqueduct Dam Riverbend Park is where Riverbend Park ends and Great Falls Park starts. There is a great view of the Potomac River here. Swimming and boat launching are forbidden as they can be dangerous with the upcoming falls.

Great Falls is a series of scenic rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River. This area is run by the National Park Service, the area is popular for kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. Visitors can enjoy scenic views from the Billy Goat Trail on Bear Island and overlook points in Virginia. Dismount your bike and walk half a mile south and go past the visitors center to go to the best views of Overlook 1, Overlook 2 or Overlook 3.

Just one major battle of the Civil War was fought in Fairfax County: The Battle of Ox Hill to the Confederates, or the Battle of Chantilly to Union soldiers. No matter what you call it, this park on the south side of the road commemorates the battle that took place during a torrential thunderstorm on September 1, 1862, and took the lives of more than 1,500 soldiers.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park is a hilly 400-acre park in Virginia. A lot of the views and historical features are found along the hiking trails, which are a mixture of paved paths and singletrack trails.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park is a hilly 400-acre park in Virginia. A lot of the views and historical features are found along the hiking trails, which are a mixture of paved paths and singletrack trails.

This stunning botanical garden offers a showcase of diverse plants and flowers that vary throughout the seasons. Alongside its natural beauty, the garden features a collection of exquisite sculptures that enhance the overall ambiance. Please note that both the visiting hours and admission fees may vary, so I recommend checking the official website for the most up-to-date information. https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens