Best 286 things to do in Fairfax, VA

Unwind with free-roaming cats during adults-only Friday hours

Relax and play with adoptable cats and kittens

Decorate individual fondant cakes together in a DIY studio, with cleanup included

Create your own cake or cupcake design with hands-on help

Sip paired wines as you tour a craft chocolate factory

Taste five single-origin chocolates and learn the bean-to-bar process

Taste five River-Sea chocolate bars and learn the bean-to-bar process

Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory

Hands-on chocolate factory tour for kids, with a take-home wrapped piece

Wine tastings, brunch and guided travel through Virginia’s countryside

Rent a single kayak at Fletcher’s and paddle the Potomac at your own pace

Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Fletcher’s on the Potomac River

Enjoy a sit-on-top double kayak rental for 1 to 4 hours with gear included

Paddle the Potomac with a stable canoe rental at Fletcher’s

Rent a rowboat at Fletcher’s and explore the Potomac at your own pace

Explore the C&O Canal Towpath or Capital Crescent Trail on an easy-to-ride beach cruiser

Paddle a single kayak from Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown

Paddle a double kayak under Key Bridge in Georgetown

Paddle under Key Bridge on a SUP rental on the Potomac River

Paddle past DC landmarks from Key Bridge Boathouse

Paddle the Potomac by Key Bridge with a 1–4 hour canoe rental

Take aim with a dedicated axe coach and join glow throws on select nights

Turn up your night with neon-lit axe throwing and party music

Cruise the Potomac at sunset with historical narration