Browse Walks in Fairfax Station, Virginia, US

This two-hour walking tour of Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States, will take you through the charming streets of this historic town. You will start your tour at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, which ran through Fairfax Station from 1851 to 1968. Here, you can explore the museum’s collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents, as well as take a ride on the museum’s restored steam locomotive.

From the museum, you will head to the Fairfax Station Shopping Center (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This shopping center is home to a variety of stores, including a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a pet store. You can also find a variety of restaurants here, including a Mexican restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, and a pizza place.

Next, you will head to the Fairfax Station Community Park (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This park is a great place to take a break and enjoy the outdoors. Here, you can take a stroll along the walking trails, have a picnic, or play a game of basketball or tennis.

From the park, you will head to the Fairfax Station Historic Site (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This site is home to the ruins of the Fairfax Station, which was built in 1855 and served as a stop on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Here, you can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the station.

Your next stop will be the Fairfax Station Antique Mall (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This mall is home to a variety of antique stores, where you can find unique items from the past.

Finally, you will end your tour at the Fairfax Station Ice Cream Parlor (11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039; 38.7881° N, 77.3179° W). This ice cream parlor is the perfect place to cool off after your two-hour walking tour. Here, you can enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors, as well as other treats like milkshakes and sundaes.

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