If you want to take a step back in time and visit a small Virginia town, then take a beautiful…read morecounty drive to Clifton. There are NO chain stores here. In fact, there are only 1-2 shops and several restaurants. The main draw are the historical markers along the railroad tracks that describe their history and importance and the quaint 1900's architecture. The first railroad station, now gone, was built around 1850. The railroad was important during the Civil War with many battles fought near this border town. The town remains unchanged since the 1930's. Colorful homes line the street each telling a story. Amenities are limited. There is some street parking and a small parking lot behind Buckley's store. Parking is free. The only restrooms are in the restaurants. All the restaurants are good. Gas up before you come.

This is a nice town in Virginia. Surrounded by both Fairfax and Prince William Counties, bring cash…read moreand credit cards. Nothing is cheap here. In many ways it's a lot like Middleburg. On a plus note I do like the trains a lot. Also the caboose exhibit is a nice aspect. Yet do take care, as the main road can be fairly congested. Old Town Alexandria or Fairfax, are more foot traffic friendly. Is it pretty? Yes. The old church and general stores are very attractive. Seeing the old Texaco sign is always pleasant. There are some expensive craft shops and restaurants. Petersons Ice Cream, is higher than most, but I do love them for a dessert treat. Parking can be a challenge, but overall small and quaint.

This memorial is near the MLK statue. It is easy to see several memorials on one trip. The DC…read moreCirculator stop #8 is within walking distance. DC has wonderful treasures rich in history.

Vint Hill is located between Gainesville and Warrenton. It is an emerging destination for locals…read moreand visitors. Vint Hill is a historic place. The U.S. Army operated a cryptology school and an intelligence gathering station at the former sheep and cattle farm during World War II. After the war, the Army used Vint Hill for research and development. The Army discontinued use of the property in 1997. Vint Hill now is open to the public. It is a scenic spot that offers many things to do. For food and beverages, there currently is a brewery, a winery, speciality food shop, cafe serving lunch, and more... These places are all located close to the Cold War Museum. There is a public swimming pool open seasonally. The tiny base movie theater still shows movies. There is a popular dog park. There are a number of park areas that are great for jogging, walking, or just relaxing. At the edge of Vint Hill, is Lake Brittle where you can go fishing, or rent a boat (seasonally). There is also a snack bar here open seasonally. Unfortunately, the park areas and the lake both lack bathroom facilities beyond port-a-potties. There are a number of businesses located at Vint Hill and one church that I am aware of. A lot of land is available for development. I heard that an independent coffee shop is slated to open. That would be great. I only hope that development does not get out of hand and ruin the nature areas that exist here. There is already extensive housing on the backside of Vint Hill. Traffic is not a problem here at present. Fingers crossed that new development is not overwhelming and that no more trees are cut down. Check Yelp reviews for the places located at Vint Hill and plan a visit!

Went to see the PEEP show in Occoquan. It was awesome! Enjoyed ourselves. A++++++ Voted for the…read morehockey team and peeps-fil-a to win. Great Easter experience

Super cute little town w convenient street and parking lot parking…read more The shops along this street are majorly attractive. Plenty of trendy stores, boutiques, restaurants, ice cream shops, and art studios. I am looking forward to returning to catch more of these cutesy views and patronage a few more small businesses as everyone has been so kind to me locally.

This is a good historical trail. I've not been to all of the stops yet. My dog is old and slow. So…read morewe do a few at a time. It's a good way to learn the history of the neighborhood. It's not long and you can easily knock it out with a little bit of time.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: The history of the Cage House uncovers the year Falls Church became a…read moretownship. The Cherry Hill Farm was acquired by Joseph S. Riley in 1874. In 1875, Joseph S. Riley lead the effort to petition the state for Falls Church to become a town. Thus, Falls Church became a township. In 1908, Joseph S. Riley gave the site to his daughter, Kathleen Maude Riley, as a present on her marriage to Charles Gage. In 1909, the Gages built a house named it "Poverty Pines." In 1956, The City of Falls Church purchased the property from the University of Virginia. In 1974, The City of Falls Church acquired the house and site, and made it part of Cherry Hill Park.. Today, the house is listed on the City's Historical Register as a Protected Structure and Site.

The Barrett House is a two and a half story wood-frame house built in 1901 by William Wimsatt, a…read morelumber merchant from the DC. The house was later expanded and renovated for use as officer and employee housing for the DC's low-security Workhouse Prison Farm in Lorton. I am a big fan of historical places. This house has a lot of history behind it, but there is not much to it. You can only see it from the outside. It is fenced off and you cannot go in. There is a little area in front of the house that has a few benches and placards with historical information about the house. There is also an old brick fireplace looking structure on the grounds. There is a few places to park on the grounds that are unpaved, but there are no official parking spots. You could probably hang out on one of the benches on the grounds, but outside of that, I do not see much utility or spending a lot of time here. I was here for all of 10 minutes and then I was out.

Parking bad . Security OK Staff friendly . Overall ok for…read morea court. Historical area

Terrible place. Color me not impressed…read more I was called to court -- won't elaborate more, just as i don't really care or want to -- but what an abysmal experience it has been. First off, parking is insanely hard to find. Come around lunchtime and you have to drive down 3-4 side roads and wander around for a good 15 min with no clue what you're doing, and right at the moment your heart hits panic mode, you'll likely find an open spot for street parking in the randomest of places. That's free parking, but it's a pure waste of time, so I don't treat that as free at all. Also, remember to take a photo of the street intersection where you parked. Trust me, Google Maps doesn't do a great job of saving your parking spot sometimes, so if you get lost on the way back, you could be headed in entirely the wrong direction. If you have the street names, just scan for those on a map view, and you'll find your way back home in no time. Knock that out, and it's still a 5-10 min run (or jog) to the court. I opted to run, but others might go for casual or fast-paced walk. Court location by itself sucks, and is nothing to laud about. I got lost but if I walk a bit more I find entrance to where I need to go. Their lockers are confusing to use and their security system is a nightmare. I wish I'd known phones are not allowed. Anyway, sitting through 4 hours of a court session is the truest waste of your life that you can ever reasonably manage, while still managing to stand on the good side of the law. Long story short, parking sucks for the court, location is meh, security system is a 19th century nightmare, and sitting through even an hour in court is the biggest potential waste of life that you can achieve. Be good, stay good, in these uncertain times. Also, this courthouse certifiably sucks, and I was not impressed in the least.