>> McKay: Fairfax County is a large jurisdiction, both in
population and size. Our County spans 406 square miles in
Northern Virginia and is home to over 1.1 million residents.
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just moved to the
area, here are our favorite reasons why Fairfax County is a
great place to live, work, play, raise a family, and grow
older in place. Welcome to Fairfax County! Narration:
>> From fairs and festivals to performing arts and special
events, there is always something fun to do with
friends and family throughout the year.
Fairfax County is home to George Washington’s Mount
Vernon Estate and many historic buildings and landmarks such as
Colvin Run Mill, Gunston Hall, and the Workhouse Arts Center.
Dozens of historical markers throughout the County
commemorate famous places and events…try finding them all if
you can!
Tysons Corner Center attracts local residents and visitors
from all over the world with an impressive mix of fashion,
dining and entertainment. Reston Towne Center,
Springfield Towne Center, The Mosaic District, Fair Oaks Mall
and dozens of retail destinations cover every style
and every pallet!
>> Fairfax County thrives at finding innovative solutions to
complex problems. Together, local government, non-profit
organizations, generous volunteers, and private sector
partners come together in creative ways to tackle
important projects to make our community stronger.
A top library system in the country with a collection of
approximately 2.2 million items, our libraries offer
meeting spaces for groups, free internet access, plenty of
computers, and regular events for community members of all
ages.
Choose your option! In addition to driving your own car,
residents have many transportation choices
including Metro Rail and Metro Bus, the Virginia Railway
Express, the Fairfax Connector Bus System, Capital BikeShare,
pedestrian walkways, Park N’ Ride lots, carpooling and
ride-sharing.
Fairfax County’s award winning park system includes over 300
miles of trails, athletic fields, lakefront parks,
historic sites, water parks, playgrounds, golf courses and
RECenters! With 44 million trees and a park around every
corner, Fairfax County is a beautiful place to spend time
outdoors.
Fairfax County is the safest jurisdiction of its size in the
nation.
Our Sheriff’s Deputies, Police Officers, Fire & Rescue
Personnel, and First Responders focus on building trust and
positive relationships with the communities they serve.
Home to a number of Fortune 500 Company Headquarters, Fairfax
County is a great place to do business. We attract businesses
large and small in many industry sectors including data
analytics, financial services, engineering, hospitality,
healthcare and more. Proximity to Washington D.C. means there
is no shortage of career opportunities in government,
defense, IT and contracting.
As the 10th largest school district in the nation with a
graduation rate of nearly 93 percent,
Fairfax County’s top-tier public schools attract families
and businesses from all over the nation. McKay:
>> And finally, Fairfax County is an engaged community.
We are known for getting involved, giving back, and
planning ahead for Fairfax County’s continued success for
generations to come.
To learn more about what Fairfax County has to offer you
and your family, visit fairfaxcounty.gov or, our
tourism website at FXVA.com.