Springfield Travel Guide

The business capital of Southern Fairfax County, Springfield is the ideal vacation destination for professionals looking to escape the daily grind. With ample entertainment options and lively spirit, it's also a great place for families and couples.

Things to Do in Springfield

Outdoor enthusiasts who visit Springfield can enjoy a sunshine-filled day at Accotink Lake Park, where they can go boating or canoeing, fishing. There are also 4 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through the scenic landscape of the park. They can also visit Franconia Park to play baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as go swimming at Springboard Pool or play mini-golf at Lucky Duck Mini Golf Course.

Artists and those with an appreciation for original art can take a class and get inspired by the unique artwork at the Springfield Art Guild, while visitors who like history can make the short trip to Washington, DC to take a tour of the National Air and Space Museum. For a shopping adventure, tourists can take a gander through the Springfield Farmer’s Market, or waste a few hours getting lost in the dozens of stores that Springfield Town Center has to offer.

Best Places to Stay in Springfield

Finding the perfect vacation rental to house all of your family and friends can be a struggle. In Springfield, however, there are an abundance of great rental properties to choose from. The rentals around town bost full kitchens, spacious living areas, and high-quality cloud-like beds. They’re perfect for long and short term stays, and are as welcoming as they are beautiful with their updated exteriors and stylized interiors.

Best Time to Visit Springfield

The perfect time to visit Springfield is June. The entire month is full of sunshine and warm weather, making it ideal for exploring the city.

Best Events in Springfield

There are a number of annual events that Springfield residents look forward to each year including the Taste of Springfield Festival and Fall Fest. The latter features a spooky tractor ride, carnival games, a bonfire, mini golf, and tasty snacks. Fall Fest also gives animal lovers something to look forward to, as natural experts share their knowledge of autumn’s most popular bird- crows.

Things to Do for Families in Springfield

Families can spend the afternoon at Hidden Pond Nature Center, where they can take photos of large turtles and water birds, have a picnic, or stroll along the various trails and footbridges. They can also go zip lining with Go Ape! Zipline and Treetop Adventure. Families can also get active at Flight Trampoline Park, which is home to a number of trampolines, a ninja obstacle course, climbing structures, dodge ball, laser mazes, VR games, and ice skating.