Fairfax, also known as "Downtown Fairfax", "Central Fairfax", and "Historic Fairfax", is a six square miles city that covers part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The area is surrounded by Fairfax's historical border which covers Fairfax County's county seat.
Brief History of Fairfax
Both the city of Fairfax and Fairfax County are named after the Sixth Lord Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, who was given more than 5 million acres of land in 1719 in northern Virginia. In 1805, the city was originally called the Town of Providence. It was founded throughout the Fairfax County Courthouse which was established at the corner of Little River Turnpike and Ox Road in 1800. It was in the late 19th century during the Civil War's crossroad conflict that the area was transformed into a commerce hub which bolstered the city's economy.
Lifestyle in Fairfax
Fairfax, Virginia offers a small-town, laidback atmosphere next to the countless unique recreational and cultural destinations which are located at the center of the capital's swarming metropolitan area. The city is also identified as one of the county's best and finest college towns and this provides an energetic and youthful vibe to the community. Residents or locals also enjoy the benefits of D.C. living since Fairfax is situated near the exterior of the beltway of Washington D.C. Combined with the state-of-the-art amenities of the city, Fairfax is a place that presents an exceptional quality of life.
Economy
Fairfax gives access to all the major points around and in the metro area of Washington D.C. The city crows millions of square feet of retail and office spaces. Its prime location offers endless employment opportunities to college graduates. It is also considered a great place to start a career since it houses many types of industry from finance, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and more.
Attractions and Destinations
Visitors and locals can experience in Fairfax the best of Northern Virginia. There is a wide array of adventure and activities which includes museum or historic site tours and enjoying drinks at a winery or a pub. Here are some of the best places to visit in Fairfax:
Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim
Abundant inscriptions of the Civil War which includes more than 120 pictographs, games, thoughts, and signatures that were written on walls by soldiers of the Union from 1862 to 1863 can be found at Historic Blenheim. It also showcases topic videos of local Civil War on Fairfax, a featured gallery, and a venue area that regularly hosts programs related to the Civil War.
Fairfax Art League
It supports and promotes the art of local artists since 1986. The Fairfax Art League organizes monthly meetings, workshops, gallery collaborations, hosts contests for local art, activities, demonstrations, displays artwork in commercial establishments, and more.
Children's Science Center Lab
It is North Virginia's first interactive museum. A place where children can learn more about technology, mathematics, science, engineering concepts through various interesting and fun activities, and interactive exhibits. They also have a venue for summer camps, birthday parties, group activities, and field trips.
21 Great American Bistro
Downtown area's 21 Great American Bistro serves top-rated cuisine in the city. They boast their unmatched service quality, passion for the best ingredients, and devotion to delicious food. The place offers a changing menu for dessert, a full bar, and an extensive selection of wine.
