Fairfax
United States · VirginiaUS
Historic district in Virginia, United States
The City of Fairfax Historic District is a national historic district located at Fairfax, Virginia. It encompasses 28 contributing buildings in the central business district of Fairfax. Notable buildings include the Old Town Hall, which was built in 1900; the Barbour Building; First National Bank of Fairfax; Ford Building; Marsh House; McHugh & Hoffman Building; Rust Building; and Truro Church. Located in the district are the separately listed Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Old Fairfax County Jail, and Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,013
- Coordinates
- 38.846, -77.306
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Fairfax
Set in Virginia, United States, Fairfax is a compact town. It counts about 24,013 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on adventure, culture and shopping. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Fairfax
Adventure in Fairfax
(1)Under adventure, Fairfax is tagged with Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Fairfax.
Culture in Fairfax
(1)Looking for culture? Fairfax has Mosques. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Fairfax's own activity tags.
Shopping in Fairfax
(1)Shopping in Fairfax covers Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Fairfax's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Fairfax
Fairfax stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Fairfax are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Virginia. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Fairfax that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fairfax known for?
- Fairfax, in Virginia, United States, is best known for adventure, culture and shopping. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 24,013 residents.
- What can you do in Fairfax?
- Recorded activities in Fairfax include Treasure Hunts, Mosques and Shopping. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Fairfax?
- Fairfax stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Fairfax located?
- Fairfax is located in Virginia, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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