Frying Pan Farm Park

Address:
2709 West Ox Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171

Phone:
(703) 437-9101

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Frying Pan Farm Park recreates a time of great transition in rural America, from the 1920s to the 1940s, which included the advent of the tractor, the milking machine, mechanical bailers among many advances. The farm features chickens, peacocks, rabbits, sheep, pigs, cows and other livestock. Kids have plenty of opportunities to meet the farm animals, take classes, workshops or horseback riding lessons and gain knowledge of how a farm thrived in the 1920s through the 1950s. The meeting house was used for town meetings and religious services, and is a state landmark. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Another fun fact: While its name suggests otherwise, for over a decade the Thanksgiving turkeys granted presidential pardons were sent to Frying Pan Park in Herndon to live on in peace.

National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the museum on the National Mall. The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. Visitors can walk among aircraft and small artifacts in display cases located on the floor, and view aircraft hanging from the arched ceiling on elevated skywalks. The Udvar-Hazy Center also features flight simulators, a state-of-the-art IMAX theatre, an observation tower overlooking Washington Dulles International Airport and enough special events to keep you coming back for more., including Don't miss the annual Air & Scare and various Family Days throughout the year! The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center can be reached by car (parking fee $15) and is also accessible by public transportation from the Washington, D.C. area via Metro and Fairfax Connector bus.

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Visits to Fairfax County, Virginia are not complete without a stop at Mount Vernon, George Washington's beloved home. Mount Vernon is the most visited historic estate in the United States, and was recently named as one of the Top 10 Best Home Estate Tours in the U.S. by Fodor's Travel. Why should you make this a stop on your trip? Mount Vernon allows you to get to know the real George Washington, from his boyhood to his wartime service, to his agricultural entrepreneurship and of course, though his presidency. In the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center, explore the fascinating array of George Washington related artifacts and hands-on exhibits, watch original films, and browse beautiful galleries. Nearby, visitors can also stop by George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill - only three or so miles from the Estate to learn about Washington's whiskey business. The distillery and gristmill is open seasonally from April 1 through October 31 and operates on a 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. Mount Vernon is located 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 and can be contacted by phone at 703-780-2000.

Mount Vernon hosts a number of special events throughout the year, so be sure to keep tabs on the calendar for any festivals, commemorations, activities, and events happening during your visit. The Estate is open 365 days a year, and looks forward to welcoming you soon.