Located in the heart of historic Northern Virginia, and just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Fairfax County provides valuable opportunities to connect with America and with each other. From 18th century history to outer space, visitors are surrounded by countless adventures that would satisfy everyone from a bookworm to an adrenaline junkie. Fairfax County, Virginia positions visitors in the center of it all – with our nation’s capital to the east and the gateway to Virginia’s bountiful wine country to the west.