I came to visit this memorial museum because I have a friend that is a Marine that actually…read moresurvived the bombing in Beirut & was featured in the exhibit. This exhibit will take a day or two to get through if you want to really understand & get educated on how important our Marines are & continue to be as they protect WE the People & the Unite States of America.Very informative concerning wars that were fought & a Marines day to day life. The museum & the tour was VERY impressive. I'd go again, it was a pleasure seeing it & all the history.I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking of joining the Marines to take a trip to see this museum & some of the other monuments/memorials.

Wow!!! This is one of the most amazing museums I have ever visited. It is pristine, well laid…read moreout, and incredibly informative of our military history. The exhibits are realistic and make you feel you are a part of history. It is truly a national treasure. The docents are knowledgeable and very helpful. The gift shop offers lots of interesting items. The cafeteria has decent food and we were told the restaurant has excellent service and food. I highly recommend a visit to this museum. You begin to understand, in your soul, the sacrifices the people in the military have made to keep our country free.

In addition to the museum at Fort Ward there is also the park. And it is a nifty little park. There…read moreare rifle trenches and bombproofs and historical stuff like that going on. Then there are practical things too, like a 0.6 mile loop paved looped that goes around the park that sees a decent amount of foot traffic - walkers and runners getting some exercise in. They also have pavilions for picnics and an amphitheater. They often have free events at the amphitheater (like a Jazz show over Memorial Day). The park section also has a dog park. According to websites online, the dog park is the grassy area to the east side of the entrance. It is large and semi-fenced. But don't bother to look for signs that specifically designate the dog park area when you are there. I lived close by and was there almost every day and never found any signs that designated the dog park. Regardless, it is a good place to take your dog to play fetch and allow for a nice space to run. Of course you have to trust your dog off leash because it isn't totally fenced and it is right along Braddock Road. There are typically people coming in and out with dogs. Not normally many, but during nice weather, particularly on weekends, the whole outdoor park can get a bit busy with people. There is also free and easy parking access. I recommend the park at Fort Ward as a nice place for a stroll (with our without your dog), a picnic, some relaxing, & enjoying good weather.

I was not too keen at first to be taking a group of 50 odd 8th graders to see a fort. And neither…read morewere they. I was presently surprised! While there isn't much left of the fort walls themselves, they have a good stock of military instruments and displays that are interesting reminders of the struggles our country has faced. And the kids ended up pretending that they were back in the Civil War fighting! =P Its worth the trip out as a nice outing for kids.

Located very close to the Dulles airport and the National Air Museum . There's free and easy…read moreparking.Entrance is also free.If you want to take a tour that does cost a fee . I came here without expectations and open to what I would see. The area is very walkable.There's a visitor center . It has information and artifacts from the property . It's also where tour tickets can be purchased .I was able to tour the grounds, including the recreated enslaved quarters. I was able to go inside of the enslaved quarters. Some of the buildings are undergoing renovations and can only be viewed from the outside. This includes the main house.The guide stood in the middle of the grassy area and talked about the main house. He also showed pictures of the inside. Yes, this area was part of the Underground Railroad , but not as a beacon of freedom. It is also on the national registry of historic places. Owned by north Virginia's first congressman and his family this was a working plantation. At one point it was also used by confederate soldiers. Give yourself at least 45 minutes for the grounds.

This is a nice little historic site from Richard Bland Lee. There is a small gift shop/visitor's…read morecenter, a couple of outer buildings, then the main house. Our tour guide was great at explaining the history of the house and all the people who lived here. She explained the uses of each room and what was authentic. There was a small, old-fashioned classroom (since they educated local children) and an upper floor with a bunch of spinning equipment they show off more on field trips. Our tour group had about 6 people, so it was quiet and easy to ask questions if we had them. It was a nice little site and window into life in the 19th century.

What a great historical place! Impressive collection of George Washington's items. Our tour guide…read morewas wonderful, informative and responsive, and with a sense of humor! Enjoyed our visit and learning about the roots of the Mason's society very much! Highly recommend when in the area!

I am not super into history but my fiancé is, so I brought him here for Valentines Day. They have…read moreguided tours for $20 and it was an interesting time, with a few secrets and cryptic things sprinkled in. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, making it keep my interest for the hour. There are many floors with a nice observation deck at the top to see Alexandria and Maryland across the river.

We were on a brief trolley tour of Arlington Cemetery and saw views of Arlington House from below…read morewhen standing at the JFK gravesite and again soon thereafter when the bus stopped for those having time to access it from the upper entrance for a tour. Since we were limited on time, we had to forgo touring it further during this trip, but will look forward to future visits and take the opportunity to explore further.

The former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The house was closed since it was at the end…read moreof the day, but it was enormous and grand. It overlooks the Capital area and the grounds are hallowed.

The National Museum of the United States Navy is a hidden D.C. gem that's currently in transition,…read morebut still worth the visit. As of September 2025, the museum is being slowly dismantled to prepare for a move to a new location. When I visited, only about half of the displays were still up. Even so, the exhibits that remain are fascinating and full of history. I highly recommend taking a guided tour since the museum is not at 100% right now. The guides add so much context and bring the history to life. Tours are finished for this year but will start back up next year, so plan ahead via Eventbright. Fun fact: the library at the Navy Yard is the oldest library in Washington, D.C. How's that for a bonus bit of history? If you love military history, naval stories, or simply discovering parts of D.C. that most tourists miss, this is a stop worth making before the move.

Free museum with friendly people. Go to the lower level for the history of the US Navy. Cool info…read more There's info about wars, awards, and people. It's a good place to find things for the soldier from the different branches of the military. I bought my army veteran brother a magnet. They also show films in the auditorium. We're going to a Robert Reich documentary which will be followed by a zoom q and a with him. So cool!

I stole some guy's tonic, then he saw me drinking it, and didn't even realize it was Histonic. At…read moreleast he didn't suddenly start with the Histrionics. It's funny because Old Town Manassas actually looks pretty new, but then I'm biased since I'm from Ye Olde England. Lots of cute stuff around here, and definitely more quaint and adorable and walkable than the rest of Manassas. But still, nothing particularly special. Only old comparatively speaking. And even then, Georgetown feels 105826455 times older.

Manessas in itself is a historical treasure trove if you are a history buff this is the place for…read moreyou from the festivals to the restaurants they have it all

Pretty little park! Nice to walk and see the well kept grounds and dedication the staff has put…read moreforward to keeping it so beautiful. Photographs also posted on Instagram @3spade7star_photography and Facebook ThreeSpade SevenStar

Green Springs Gardens is one of the most beautiful parks in Fairfax County and North Virginia that…read moreI have ever visited and definitely a hidden gem among all the parks here. The colorful flowers and unique park areas like the glass greenhouse, the secret garden, and the children's library were some of the spectacular highlights in Green Springs Gardens. Admission to this park is free as well. I was impressed by the manicured lawns for picnics, meditation, and community outdoor activities. We walked all of the trails there. I noticed the happy and musical chirping of many birds there. All the flowers were beautiful . I loved the delicate orchids the most in the glass greenhouse. Many nice sitting areas all over the garden to take small breaks from walking. This is one of the finest and a definite go see garden in the DMV area. I will visit this garden again & again.