Located next door to Washington, DC, Northern Virginia is the perfect location to launch an adventure that includes sophisticated city dining, shopping, historic sites and cultural events. Enjoy the quiet beauty of our countryside as well as thrilling outdoor sports and activities. From the banks of the Potomac River to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Northern Virginia offers a wide variety of activities for every member of the family.

Here are just a few of the many adventures you can have in Northern Virginia

• Tour the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.
• Golf on championship courses overlooking Civil War battlefields.
• Visit wineries set among the rolling hills of Virginia's horse country.
• Cruise the Potomac River from Old Town Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate.
• Talk a walking tour of our historic towns.
• Shop at one of our malls, including Potomac Mills, Virginia's largest visitor attraction.
• Explore Oatlands, Morven Park, Gunston Hall and our many other historic homes.
• Trace Civil War history with a visit to the Manassas Battlefield Park.