Fairfax, Virginia

With a population of 21,498, this small city is situated next to the larger city of Arlington, (on the border of Washington, DC), giving you access to big-city benefits in a more quaint living environment.

Take advantage of the local events organized by Fairfax throughout the year. Who could not love the Chocolate Lovers Festival that takes place in February, just in time for Valentine's Day? Or how about the farmers' market that operates through the growing season, the free Summer Concert Series or the Old Town Hall Performance Series? Then there are the events that take place before Christmas, with the craft show, Festival of Lights & Carols, and New Year's Eve Gala. Music festivals and a kite festival are also yearly celebrations.

Fairfax County, the area surrounding the city, draws tourists from across the US due to its historic importance in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The landscape is dotted with Civil War sites: approximately 10,000 Union troops crossed the river into northern Virginia in May of 1861. The county is covered with forts, war museums, and other historic sites.

On the less serious side, take a romantic boat ride down the river or putt your golf ball around one of the greens. The city's old architecture brings images of the past to mind. The veteran's cemetery is another point of interest. Or take a look at famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope Leighy House on the grounds of the Woodlawn Estate.

Get back to your American roots while embarking on a new lifestyle in a relaxed, small-city atmosphere.

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