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Fairfax Travel Guide
Only a few miles away from Washington DC, Fairfax is a beautiful northern Virginia city that has recently seen a boom in popularity. Having been the first land battle scene of the American Civil War, the city is packed with history and sites of importance. The historic town is full of centuries-old buildings, while the rest of the city is packed with amenities, parks, and landmarks.
Things to Do in Fairfax
Fairfax is packed with things to do and sights to see, suitable for all ages and traveler types. Elsewhere, the Fairfax Museum is an excellent place to delve into the city's past. The museum has tons of interactive exhibits and cool things to discover about Fairfax. Additionally, the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum is awesome to see how stations and tracks were in 1854. If you're visiting with children, the Children’s Science Center Lab is ideal for adults and kids alike -- carry out experiments and have fun while you learn! For the adults, the NRA National Firearms Museum discusses the history of firearms and how to safely use them -- plenty of interesting facts and stories await visitors here.
Make the most of the beautiful outdoors at the Burke Lake Park. Locals and travelers both flock here for the hiking trails, kayaking on the pond, canoe and boat rides, swimming, fishing and the kid-friendly facilities such as playgrounds, a mini train ride, and a small merry-go-round.
Best Places to Stay in Fairfax
The best area to stay in Fairfax is around Van Dyck Park where there are lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs, landmarks and stores nearby. Vacation home rentals in Fairfax include luxury condos, large houses, and cozy apartments. These vacation rentals typically feature full kitchens, large living and dining areas, and multiple bathrooms; there are also pet friendly homes so your furry friend isn't excluded. Both short term and long term rentals are available in Farifax, so you're sure to find a property to fit your needs.
Best Time to Visit Fairfax
The summers are hot and humid in Fairfax, while the winters are very cold and cloudy. The best time to visit Fairfax is August when the weather is warm with little rain. May until the end of September average 78 degrees, while the end of July peaks at 90 degrees.
After October the temperature rapidly drops below 50 degrees and in January is as low as 25 degrees. From April until July the average rainfall is four inches.
The Weather in Fairfax
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Fairfax. The warmest months in Fairfax are June and July, when temperatures reach 99 ˚F. The coolest month is November, when temperatures drop to 15 ˚F. The wettest month in Fairfax is May with 7.64 inches of rain, while the driest month is October with 1.99 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Fairfax
At AllTheRooms.com we have vacation rentals from all of the best providers - Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and many more. AllTheRooms has 292 vacation rentals, hotels and other great places to stay while you enjoy Fairfax, with everything from budget hostels and homestays to extravagant Airbnbs and hotels. For those traveling on a budget, the cheapest place to stay in Fairfax is available at $20 per night. In general, an accommodation in Fairfax will cost you $94 per night.
Those looking to get some work done during their trip to Fairfax can choose from 139 places to stay that provide WiFi. 27 of our accommodations come with breakfast in the price. You can maintain your workout routine by staying at one of 34 accommodations that provide gym facilities. Driving to Fairfax? Then choose one of the 136 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included. 32 hotels and vacation rentals have a a pool or jacuzzi
Those traveling with a cat, dog or some other animal can stay in any of 27 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.
In Fairfax AllTheRooms currently compares hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 4 providers, including 135 places to stay from Airbnb, 4 accommodations from Priceline and 4 places to stay from Agoda.
160 of our accommodations in Fairfax have been rated by previous guests. They rated 55% as great. 75 accommodations allow instant booking.