Northern Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia
County seat: Fairfax
Fairfax County is Virginia's most populous locality, stretching from the Potomac River to the Occoquan. It contains major business districts at Tysons, Reston, Herndon and McLean, plus communities such as Annandale, Springfield and Burke. Its county seat, the City of Fairfax, is a separate independent city.
Cities, Towns & Communities
3 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Great Falls Park
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
- Mount Vernon
- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Parks & Recreation
- Great Falls Park
- Burke Lake Park
- Lake Fairfax Park
- Huntley Meadows Park
- Riverbend Park
Transportation
I-66, I-495, I-95, the Dulles Toll Road and Metro's Orange, Silver and Blue lines serve the county; Dulles and Reagan National airports are both close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the City of Fairfax part of Fairfax County?
No. The City of Fairfax is an independent city surrounded by Fairfax County. The county government is separate, though the city has served as the county seat since 1789.