It can be hard to take some time for yourself, but it's a must - even if just for a weekend! Leave the kids at home, set your 'out-of-office' email, and take a quick getaway trip with your girls. Here are some suggestions for the perfect weekend in Fairfax County.
Enjoy DIY Activities
Some of the best souvenirs are the ones you make with your own two hands. Visit Clay Cafe in Chantilly or Kiln & Co. in the Town of Vienna to paint your own pottery piece - they will glaze and fire it for you to take home! Or, choose your favorite "vessel" and fragrance as an enthusiastic instructor leads you through the candle-pouring process at Paddywax Candle Studio in Reston Town Center. Plus - they allow you to bring in bottles of your own wine to sip while you enjoy the session. Or, unleash your inner Picasso as you paint with the guidance of a tutorial from a professional artist at Muse Paintbar in Mosaic. Whatever you choose, the whole family will have made something special to keep!
Enjoy a Locally Brewed Beer on a Brewery Tour
With nearly a dozen local breweries to choose from, there are plenty of places to discover your favorite locally brewed beer. From a Hawaiian themed tasting room at Ono Brewing, to waterfront views at Lake Anne Brewhouse, find the best place to enjoy a beer during a girls night out in Northern Virginia. Click here to explore the wonderland of Fairfax County breweries. Don’t forget to snag your Fairfax County Breweries Field Guide to get rewarded!
Indulge in The Gateway to Virginia Wine Country
Fairfax County is home to two historic wineries - Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, VA and The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. Dubbed the “Gateway to Virginia Wine Country,” these are the closest vineyards to Washington, D.C. and are home to various award-winning Virginia wines. Enjoy a glass of wine while catching up and laughing with your girlfriends. Whether you’re a fan of white, red, blush, or anything in between, you’re definitely walking away with a new favorite!
Shop 'Til You Drop
From local shops to nationally-recognized chains, Fairfax County has the best shopping destinations to find exactly what you’re looking for (and more). Our outdoor open-air plazas and world-class malls make for the perfect shopping trip. Visit Mosaic for an outdoor plaza with a vibrant, sophisticated feel. The unique experience is created through a hand-selected mix of retailers & restaurants, colorful street murals, urban-design and a lawn featuring entertainment such as farmers markets and games. Tysons Corner Center, one of the top 10 shopping centers in the USA, is home to over 300 specialty and department stores. Tysons' "who's who" of retail includes Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Apple, L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, GUCCI, Michael Kors, Kiehl's H&M, and more. You will definitely be able to find the perfect store for you and your girlfriends. Visit our shopping guide here to find all shopping centers in Fairfax County.
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