Colvin Run Mill Historic Site , Route 7, five miles west of Tyson's Corner - Restored mill demonstrates techniques used around 1800. Exhibits in a miller's house museum. Home to special activities including periodic running of the mill. Call first for dates and times. Freshly ground corn available.
Grounds are free.
Great Falls Park , north of Route 193 at Potomac River - National Park includes spectacular views of the river and restored canal locks. Claude Moore Colonial Farm , near the intersection of Routes 193 and 123 - Living history is featured at this site still worked with Colonial techniques. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and January, February and March. Alexandria B egin your visit to Alexandria's Old Town at the Ramsay House visitor center. Pick up special parking pass for free street parking and ask about special discount tickets to the historic sites.