RECONNECT Get out and reconnect with your girlfriends for a Fairfax County retreat. Shopping — Be sure to leave ample time for shopping! Fairfax County offers some of the best shopping on the East Coast — from over 450 stores and restaurants in the Tysons Corner shopping area to boutique and one-of-a-kind shops. Dining — Take your taste buds on a tour around the world without ever leaving Virginia. Fairfax County boasts an exceptional array of globally-inspired cuisine. Wine Country — Fairfax County is home to two award-winning wineries, which offer you a tranquil escape to the countryside just minutes from Washington, DC. Spas — Relax. Refresh. Reward yourself at the end of the day in one of Fairfax County’s award-winning spas. These retreats give you a chance to indulge in superior personal service within Zenlike ambiance that is perfect for you and your friends. The Arts — Fairfax County is home to an exceptional collection of venues showcasing the arts. Have fun discovering boutique galleries featuring local artists. And the truly unique Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is a marvel of mixed media artists. Performances — Time to rock! Or time to listen to the amazing sounds of the National Symphony Orchestra on the grounds of Wolf Trap, the nation’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Gardens — Along the Potomac River lies one of the best kept secrets in Northern Virginia — a collection of gardens groomed by master horticulturalists that tell the story of the history and natural beauty of Virginia. Washington, DC — From iconic monuments, museums and memorials to signature restaurants and nightlife, Fairfax County’s close proximity to the Nation’s Capital puts history and fun at your fingertips. For more information, visit fxva.com THE GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO GETTING AWAY IN FAIRFAX COUNTY Start your day with a latte and shopping at Tysons Corner, then unwind at one of the many day spas in the area before you head out for some wine tasting. Or spend a day seeing some of the region’s most beautiful botanical gardens before catching a show at The State Theatre. The possibilities for the perfect getaway are endless! GARDENS P • ot om 1. George Washington’s Mount Vernon a c R 2. Green Spring Gardens iv er 3. George Mason’s Gunston Hall 4. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens & Korean Bell Garden LOUDOUN COUNTY 5. River Farm 286 MARARRYYLANDL 6 27 HANDS-ON STUDIOS 495 • 14 22 Dulles Acce Geor 6. Kiln & Co. Pottery Studio ss & ge W To a WASHINGTON DULLES ll Roads sh (2 locations) 9 F 267 18 ing a ton 7 INTERNATIONAL i M r f AIRPORT a 7. McLean Project for the Arts x e m 286 C 4 26 16 15 o o 25 WASHINGTON, DC r u 27 11 ia 8. Muse Paintbar n l t P y a r P kw 9. Pinot’s Palette Paint and Sip Studio a ay r 24 k w 10. The Workhouse Arts Center a 6 17 y 13 ARLINGTON 19 COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS 66 8 • 21 9 11. 1st Stage Tysons 27 20 12. George Mason University’s RONALD REAGAN F 12 a WASHINGTON Center for the Arts ir f a NATIONAL 29 x C AIRPORT 13. Jammin’ Java o 286 66 28 u 2 ALEXANDRIA n ty 14. NextStop Theatre Company P a 395 r 495 15. Reston CenterStage kw ay 16. The Alden 23 P o 17. The State Theatre t o 18. Wolf Trap 28 m a c R i v SHOPPING 5 e • r 19. Fair Oaks Mall PRINCE WILLIAM 95 COUNTY 20. Fairfax Corner 1 21. Mosaic District 22. Reston Town Center 10 23. Springfield Town Center 24. Tysons Corner Center 25. Tysons Galleria 3 SPAS 26.• The Day Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 27. The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden (3 locations) Potomac River WINERIES 28.• Paradise Springs Winery 29. The Winery at Bull Run Nearby: Over 90 wineries within Northern Virginia UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY Afternoon Tea at Private Shopping Winery or The annual A unique National Cherry A picnic under The Ritz-Carlton, Experience at Brewery Tour Bluebell Walk at cooking class at Blossom Festival the stars at one Tysons Corner Tysons Corner with Reston Riverbend Park The Workhouse of Wolf Trap’s Center Limousine Arts Center summer concerts.