Historic Walking Tours 2008

Walking through History
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fairfax City

Sweet Life Cafe,
3950 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030



Learn about the life and personalities of the City of Fairfax in this hour long walk through history. See 200 years of architectural styles - including beautiful antebellum houses. Marvel at the raising shapes and skylines of the City today. Listen to the legends and tales of civil war soldiers and spies and feel the history all around you.

The docent led tours, organized by Historic Fairfax City, Inc. step off every Saturday at 7pm through Spring, Summer, and Fall. For reservations call Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center 800-545-7950

For room accommodation which is 21 minutes from the site, make reservation at Comfort Inn Gunston Corner, the only hotel at Lorton, VA: Call at 703-643-3100

Best Halloween Events in D.C.

Month of October is the time to have a chance to celebrate Halloween, get startled and be frightened at a haunted house, romp around a pumpkin patch, go on a haunted city tour or through a haunted forest in Washington, D.C.

Fright Fest at Six Flags America
Enjoy the spooky attractions and shows at the Washington, DC, area’s largest Halloween celebration. Six Flags America is open every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday Oct.4 –Nov. 2, 2008.

Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy animal encounters, keeper talks, festive, and haunted trails and the same time trick-or-treating at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. “Boo at the zoo the Zoo” from 5:30-8:30 pm on October 23-26, 2008.Costumed volunteers will hand out candy at more than 40 treat stations.

Ghost Tours in Washington, DC
Enjoy a guided walking tour and hear ghost stories and legends about infamous haunted places such as Lafayette Square Park, Historic Alexandria or downtown Annapolis.

Amtrak Auto Train Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Lorton VA

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Auto Train and Save 25% on February Midweek Travel

Planning a trip? Take the Auto Train and enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Pack your bags, car, motorcycle or even a boat and bring them along for the ride. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Auto Train, Amtrak is offering 25% off midweek travel in February 2009. Just travel on a Tuesday or Wednesday, February 3 - 25, 2009 to take advantage of the 25% savings.

Make your plans now, this special deal will only be available for purchase
one day: October 25, 2008.

For hotel reservations, call the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner in Lorton, VA at (703) 643-3100 to make reservations to stay the night before you take the auto train.

Old- Fashioned Harvest Fall Festival

At Mason Neck State Park
October 18, 2008 (11AM – 5PM)

Mason Neck State Park is on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay on the north, Belmont Bay on the south and the Potomac River on the east. The Penisula is an active heron rookery. The park also attracts several other migrating and non-migrating species of birds, including whistling swans and assorted species of duck. Bald eagles also inhabit the area. The park boasts several hundred acres of hardwood forests consisting of oaks, holly, hickory and other species of trees. In addition, several wetland areas are also found in the Mason Neck.
This fall-inspired festival features arts and crafts, craft-making demonstrations by vendors, demonstrations of old-fashioned skills, and old-time games for kids and adults alike. The festival also has hayrides, music, food and other fall activities. There’s a $50 booth fee for vendors, but the fee is waived for vendors willing to demonstrate their skills throughout the day.

Email: masonneck@dcr.virginia.gov
Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/mas.shtml

Leesylvania Multicultural Festival 2008

Leesylvania State Park is located in the southeast area of Prince William County, which is approximately 25 miles from Washington D.C. and Fredericksburg. From I-95 take Rippon Landing Exit 156 on route 784 to US 1, Route 610 (Neabsco Road) east two miles.
On October 11, 2008, Multicultural Festival will be attended by people from around the world to celebrate the diversity of this unique community. Enjoy international foods, drinks, crafts, music, dance, and lots of entertainments from numerous cultures. Come and join the excitement! Free admittance for everybody.

Visit their website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state/lee.shtml or
email them at leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov.

Breast Cancer Walk October 2008 at D.C.

Join a walk as part of its vision to realize a world without breast cancer. This is an effort to raise money for breast cancer research and community health programs. Three-day schedule from October 3-5, 2008 will be held at Washington, D.C.
For more information: Visit their website www.thebreastcancersite.com