No one likes to go home after a vacation, certainly not one as exciting and entertaining as the Midwinter Masque weekend promises to be. You’ve reserved your hotel room, you’ve bought your tokens (every event), now what?
Why not maximize your stay and make the most of your time in the Washington, D.C. area? The capital city, itself, has more than enough to fill a lifetime’s worth of weekend jaunts, but Northern Virginia has its share of interesting places to visit while you’re here in January.
A few items of note, to pique your interest:
- Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Located in Chantilly, VA (approximately 20 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Fairfax), this museum is the “little sister” to the original Air & Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington. In this treasure trove of aviation history, you can see everything from the Concorde, to the Enola Gay, to the Space Shuttle.
- Reston Town Center Pavilion Ice Rink. Located approximately 15 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Fairfax, enjoy outdoor ice skating and then take advantage of post-holiday deals at the shops of the town center.
- Mount Vernon. If you’re interested in American history, what better place to visit than George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon? Through the first week of January, the estate is decked out in Christmas finery and guests can enjoy candlelit tours after dark. The estate is located in Mt. Vernon, VA, approximately 30 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Fairfax.
- Workhouse Arts Center. The former Lorton Correctional Facility now houses more than 100 working artists. Purchase one of a kind items, take a class, or enjoy one of the many special events that dot the center’s ever-full calendar.
Looking for additional activities or places of interest? Check out the Visit Fairfax website for more ideas, special events, and monthly calendars.