Best 165 things to do in Fairfax, VA

Paddle the calm Washington Channel with easy sit-on-top doubles and flexible 1–4 hour rentals.

Paddle the calm Washington Channel from The Wharf with board, paddle, and PFD included

Paddle the Washington Channel with a single kayak rental at the Wharf

Paddle a stable canoe on the Washington Channel

Tour Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon with guide and transportation

See DC by convertible bus with reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives

See DC’s top memorials with reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives

See Washington, DC monuments lit up on a guided dusk bus tour

See DC landmarks by luxury bus with seasonal Potomac River cruise

See DC landmarks lit up at dusk on a glass-top or open-top bus tour

See DC’s top landmarks in 4 hours with a fully guided luxury bus tour

See DC’s top monuments and memorials in 4 hours with a private guide

Ride a guided DC night tour of political scandals and true crime sites

See DC monuments lit up on a private 3-hour guided night tour

See DC’s civil rights landmarks with museum entry included

Private 6-hour DC tour with driver-guide and included transportation

Walk the top Smithsonian museum exhibits with a guide

See DC highlights with reserved access to the US Capitol and National Archives

Book a one-way private DC transfer with your own pickup and drop-off plan

Walk Dupont Circle’s Gilded Age mansion streets and hear the scandals behind them

Tour Luray Caverns with private transport and free time on the property

Walk Georgetown’s dark history of scandals, spies, and local legends

Walk the story of Lincoln’s assassination with an expert guide

Walk from Union Station to Union Market with local food and drink tastings