Fairfax

The city of Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia in the United States. The city got its name from Thomas Fairfax who was awarded five million acres of land in the Northern Virginia area from King Charles. Originally called the Town of Fairfax, it officially became a city in 1961....

The city of Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia in the United States. The city got its name from Thomas Fairfax who was awarded five million acres of land in the Northern Virginia area from King Charles. Originally called the Town of Fairfax, it officially became a city in 1961. Fairfax is part of the Washington DC metropolitan area. Students enrolled in English school in Fairfax should be sure to visit Old Town Fairfax via either a guided tour, or a self-guided walking tour. Don’t forget to check out the Old Town Plaza Shops for some great boutiques, restaurants and sidewalk cafes. Because of its close proximity to so many historical sites, students taking English courses in Fairfax could spend all of their stay exploring a variety of key places in American history. Under twenty miles away, visitors can explore sites like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, or the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian itself is worthy of several days of exploration. The city of Fairfax plays host to a number of events throughout the year. Visitors in town during February should be sure to attend the Chocolate Lover’s Festival. Typically this event includes craft shows, an open house at various historic buildings, chocolate sculpture contests, and of course lots of edible chocolate concoctions for guests to enjoy. In April of each year, the city hosts the Spotlight on the Arts Festival. This is held in conjunction with several of the local schools and universities and features a variety of music, theater, dance and choral performances.