Best 286 things to do in Fairfax, VA

Trace aviation and space history with a private guide and timed entry

Explore America’s founding documents and defining artifacts with a private guide

Explore Smithsonian natural history and American history highlights with a private guide

Step inside the Library of Congress and Supreme Court with a private guide

See America’s founding documents with your private guide

Explore America’s founding documents and influential portraits with a private guide

Trace American history through portraits and art with a private guide

Explore Natural History and Air & Space with your own expert guide

See America’s founding documents with a private guide

Build travel photography skills while shooting DC's landmark memorials

Paddle the Anacostia River with a single kayak rental

Rent a double kayak on the Anacostia River from James Creek Marina

Uncover the hidden history, architecture, and murals of DC's historic alleyways

Trace Georgetown’s Black history through places and stories nearly lost to time

Discover Washington after dark with a flexible, family-friendly guided walk

Skip the Archives line and connect America’s founding ideas to today

Discover the stories, rivalries, and big emotions behind National Gallery masterpieces

Read the hidden messages behind America’s presidential portraits

Paddle National Harbor in a beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayak

Paddle the Potomac with waterfront views from National Harbor

Explore National Harbor from the water on a pedal boat

Explore National Harbor from the water in a canoe built for easy paddling

Explore DC landmarks with live historical narration

Explore Washington’s landmarks under evening lights