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Fairfax, Virginia

National Firearms Museum

Collecting 700 years of mechanical death-dealing, the NRA's sprawling gun museum is a revealing testament to the American obsession with armament.

Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax Nike Missile Site

A lone historical marker off the highway and scattered debris are all that remain of this Cold War-era missile site.

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Thompson Family Cemetery

A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.

Fairfax, Virginia

Legato School Museum

The last of Fairfax County's one-room schoolhouses.

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St. Mary's Church

The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.

3 miles from Fairfax

Fairfax Station, Virginia

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum

One of the oldest train stations still standing in Virginia played a vital role during the Civil War.

3 miles from Fairfax

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Marshall Family Cemetery

A 14-foot monument marks the resting place of two of the town's earliest residents—and one unknown soldier.

4 miles from Fairfax

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