Hotels in Fairfax

Wander through a city where American history feels less like a textbook and more like your neighbor's fascinating backstory. The National Firearms Museum displays everything from Revolutionary War muskets to Hollywood props with unexpected reverence. At George Mason University, the campus buzzes with academic energy while EagleBank Arena hosts concerts that draw crowds from across Northern Virginia. Fair Oaks Mall provides retail therapy before exploring the Ratcliffe-Allison House, where docents share tales of 18th-century life without resorting to costumed theatrics. The Mosaic District offers a modern counterpoint with its carefully curated shops and eateries where locals debate the merits of various coffee roasts with surprising intensity.