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Northern Virginia

The Northern Virginia region is located just west and south of Washington D.C. Affectionately referred to as NOVA, the area consists of several counties and cities, and it is a region rich with historical value and beautiful landscape. NOVA was a key region in both the Revolutionary and Civil War eras and many prestigious Americans hail from Northern Virginia.

The area is booming in terms of growth and its residents reflect a diversity of different backgrounds; the population of NOVA is just over 30% for the entire state of Virginia. Many government contracting companies are located in NOVA and help support government and military operations and initiatives. Fairfax County, one of the largest counties in the U.S., boasts some of the top public schools in the nation. Old Town Alexandria is one of America's oldest cities and many original structures remain for visitors to tour and enjoy. Northern Virginia is also home to many historical museums, plantations, homes, parks, landmarks, architecture and places of interest, including Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Most romantic wedding venues in Northern Virginia

by Stephanie Espiritu

Once a couple gets engaged there are countless things that need to be done; finding the perfect wedding apparel, just the right wedding cake, a talented photographer, and the unique honeymoon destination. These are all equally important however ther... More>

Great ghost tours in Northern Virginia

by Tammy L Mahan

Northern Virginia has a rich and interesting history and where you have history you are likely to have plenty of ghosts and hauntings. Between the Civil war, slavery and the infamous people who died in Northern Virginia such as; Edgar Allen Poe, Joh... More>

Biography: George Mason

by Shelly Barclay

George Mason IV was a man whose ideals and convictions played a major role in the shaping of the United States Constitution as we know it today. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America and one of the first influential Amer... More>

Student activities at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia

by Orrin Konheim

George Mason's student life is a little different from other campuses I've been to because it's largely a commuter college. A great number of the people who go to school there were raised in Northern Virginia and went to high school there so they ar... More>

Guide to the Manassas National Battlefield Park, VA

by Kristi Walker

Guide to the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia Almost everyone has heard of The Battle of Bull Run. Not everyone could tell you that there were two. Battles of Bull Run, that is. The first was fought in 1861 and the second was fought in... More>

Touring American Civil War battlefields

by Jay Warner

Ever since the American Civil War ended in 1865, there has been an endless fascination with every facet of every battle. Thanks to the diligent work of these Civil War aficionados, we can visit over 600 battlefield sites in 32 states. If you have ne... More>

Popular Attractions in Northern Virginia

Mount Vernon's Official Website
Wonderful resource for visitor information, events and early American history during George Washington's time
Gunston Hall Plantation
History and visitor information for visiting George Mason's home
Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum
Website for the Smithsonian Museum located in Western Fairfax County
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary
Visit one of the longest running operational apothecaries that existed in the U.S.
Leesburg Animal Park
Great fun for the kids!
Frying Pan Farm Park

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Quick Facts

*Fairfax County, VA has a population of over 1 million residents, and it's population is bigger than a few states

*The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary in Old Town Alexandria was operational from 1792 and remained steadily open until 1933 when the Depression hit and the business was forced to close its doors

*Northern Virginia is the largest sub-region within the Washington, DC Metropolitan region

*George Washington and Robert E. Lee were both parishioners of Christ Church in Alexandria

*Woodlawn Plantation was originally a part of Mount Vernon, but was given to George Washington's nephew and his new bride

*Each September Mount Vernon hosts an annual 18th century craft fair full of crafts, historical reenactions, authentic 18th century entertainment and a visit from President Washington himself.

*The orange Metro line goes as far west as Vienna, VA, the blue train goes as far south as Springfield, VA