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Do you love the feeling you get after a good workout? Do you sometimes feel like you spend too much time looking at screens and not enough time connecting with nature? If so, you may be interested to know that there are a number of scenic hiking trails in Fairfax, VA. To help you decide which local trails are worth making the drive in your 2024 Chevrolet Trax to, read on to discover our favorites. more Daniels Run Park Loop Are you looking for a short, peaceful hike? If so, we urge you to check out the Daniels Run Park Loop at 9800 Barlow Rd. This moderately intense loop trail is only 1.3 miles long, and it is great for hiking, running, mountain biking, and dog walking. However, if you want to take your furry friend on a fast forest exploration, she must remain on a leash. Long Branch Stream Valley Trail We also recommend checking out Long Branch Stream Valley Trail. You can access this 2.75-mile stone dust trail from Rutherford Park at 4798 Guinea Rd or Canterbury Woods Park at 5018 Wakefield Chapel Road. Both parks feature a playground, but Rutherford Park is also home to ball fields and tennis courts.  It is worth mentioning that you can access Cross County Trail from the Long Branch Stream Valley Trail. Cross Braddock Road where it intersects with Wakefield Chapel Road. Then, walk right down the sidewalk on the other side of Braddock until you reach Danbury Forest Drive. Then, you need to follow the asphalt trail south until you reach the trail over Accotink Creek. Bear left, and you can access Wakefield Park or Lake Accotink Park. Lake Royal Trail You also can't go wrong with enjoying a scenic 1.8-mile hike at Lake Royal Trail. This trail is suitable for dog walking, and it is quick and easy enough to be kid-friendly. The average person will complete this beautiful loop trail in 34 minutes. However, traversing this trail can easily take longer, especially if you are into birding or wildlife watching. There are many bird species you can spot here, including geese, eagles, and several types of songbirds. There are also other animals that you may see if you keep your eyes peeled. Also, there is exercise equipment around the lake. With a new Chevy, there is no shortage of scenic trails in Fairfax that you can explore. However, you must remember that your car needs regular maintenance to continue operating effectively. Every 5,000 miles you drive, contact us at Jim McKay Chevrolet to schedule a service appointment.

The residents of Fairfax, VA live remarkably healthy lifestyles, enjoying an impressively long average life expectancy of over 85 years. This robust good health is helped, no doubt, by lots of exercise and easy access to excellent outdoor spaces and activities. If hearing this makes you feel like taking a brisk stroll in the park, here are some of the best parks you'll find in Fairfax. more Van Dyck Park This popular park has 20 acres of well-maintained lawns and tree-lined walkways. It's a terrific place for playing sports, with lighted outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, an exercise trail, and a fenced-in skate park. With a gazebo, two picnic pavilions, three grills, and two well-equipped playgrounds that separate younger from older children, it's also a fine park for bringing all the family for a picnic. You'll find the park at 3720 Blenheim Bvld. Draper Drive Park This excellent park is heaven for soccer fans, providing two top-notch full-sized soccer fields that are really well looked after. There's also a great playground with shaded parts, swings for special needs children, and slides that are safe for well-supervised younger children: most of the ground underneath is a soft rubber composite. Head to Draper Drive Park to relax in the sunshine while your children have fun at 9797 Beech Dr. Stafford Drive Park This quiet, picturesque park has long, interesting walking trails through areas of lush green foliage with woods and a trickling creek. There's also a very large football field and a nice little playground, all kept clean, safe, and in good condition. It's an ideal place to come for a jog in natural surroundings if you live nearby. You'll find it at 3300 Stafford Dr. Kutner Park Another local favorite is this attractive 10-acre park on the west side of Fairfax, which has a community garden plot where you'll often see locals tending to their plants and vegetables. This very well-stocked park has a large variety of things to do, with a tennis court, a large grassy field, a volleyball court, and a cute little nature trail that leads into a pleasant wooded area. Visit Kutner Park at 3901 Jermantown Rd. Carney Park This scenic little park has a very nice playground for younger children. It's also a great place to go for a walk surrounded by birdsong and the sounds of nature. The park is enveloped on all sides by trees which cut out the noise of the city and create a peaceful, quiet, leafy oasis. For a break on a busy day at work, you can drive here in your brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax LS, effortlessly weaving through the city streets with your Chevy's sophisticated navigation system. Find Carney Park at 11652 Fairfax Center Woods Tr. Once you've had a relaxing afternoon at the park, visit Jim McKay Chevrolet. For over 50 years, our family-run Chevrolet dealership has been providing the drivers of our local Fairfax community with consistently high-quality cars, deals, and customer service.

If you're from Fairfax, VA and want to spend some time in the fresh air with your family, there are many great outdoor activities to choose from. Take a look at what's on offer. more Daniels Run Park You'll not be able to keep the smile off your face as you squeeze your entire tribe (dog included) into your sleek new full-size 2024 Chevrolet Trax for the journey to Daniels Run Park. Located at 9712 Barlow Road, this park is a 2.1 km trail that's fantastic for hiking, running, and walking. There's plenty of shade thanks to the surrounding trees, and with its peace and tranquility, it provides an escape from the daily grind of the working week. It isn't a sanctuary for humans alone, either. It's also a haven for various wildlife, such as deer, foxes, squirrels, and many varieties of native birds. There is also a picnic pavilion where you can eat comfortably and a play area where the children can play safely while you watch from nearby. Bon Air Park This vast 24-acre park can be found at 850 N Lexington Street and is home to a charming memorial rose garden that was founded by Nelly Broyhill in 1939 to pay tribute to local World War II veterans. An extraordinary variety of roses stand to attention in perfectly formed rows, much like the soldiers would have done while parading on duty back in the 1940s. Other amenities include play areas, basketball courts, a gazebo, and a picnic area with access to charcoal grills. A bench in honor of Nelly's dedication to Fairfax sits adjacent to a stone plaque, a memorial to the 841 local heroes. Frying Pan Farm Park The Frying Pan, located at 2739 West Ox Road, brings farm life from the 1920s to the 1950s into the modern-day world. Kidwell Farm sits within the grounds and allows visitors to travel on a wagon to meet peacocks, horses, sheep, cows, and pigs. Children can ride the carousel, play in the park, or celebrate African American culture by listening to stories and music while sampling African American cuisine from parked food trucks. On-site, you'll find the Old Forest Schoolhouse built in 1901, and the younger Floris Vocational Technical High School, which was opened two whole decades later in 1921. The buildings were no longer used as schools by the 1950s. They were instead set up as youth centers where they can learn about modern-day farming and sometimes attend fairs or Boy Scout meetings. You'll definitely have a lovely time at all three places (and with little or no cost, too.) Be at one with nature at Daniels Run Park, spend some time enjoying the beautiful rose garden at Bon Air Park, or meet the animals at Frying Pan Farm Park. After that, make a stop at Jim McKay Chevrolet to take a look at the superb range of new and used cars that we have for sale in Fairfax, VA. You'll not be disappointed!

Fairfax, VA is home to some delicious restaurants where you can enjoy a mix of different Asian cuisines. When you find yourself in the mood for some rice, noodles, or sushi, hop in your 2024 Chevrolet Trax, enjoy its standard active noise cancellation that will make your drives more peaceful, and check out some of these Asian restaurants that are located near Fairfax! more Mama's Taste Mama's Taste is located at 10380 Willard Way and is open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese food and provides friendly service. Some of its available entrees include chicken in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken, and pork with garlic sauce. If you're looking for a meat-free meal, some of its vegetarian options include broccoli with garlic sauce, tofu family style, and Szechuan green beans. Asian Joint Asian Joint is located at 10919 Main St and is open Monday-Sunday for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is small, family-owned, and serves a wide selection of Thai food. Asian Joint focuses on serving high-quality food that brings together authentic flavors. Some of its available entrees include pad kapow, Singapore noodles, pad yellow curry prawn, and beef noodle soup. Mama Chang Mama Chang is located at 3251 Blenheim Blvd and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is an upscale, casual restaurant that was created by the Chinese chef Peter Chang. Mama Chang puts an emphasis on Hunan, Szechuan, Hubei, and home-style Chinese cooking, with some of its available dishes including red pepper fried chicken, pickled chili flounder fish soup, seafood and tofu clay pot, and eggplant with spicy garlic sauce. Okonomi Asian Grill Okonomi Asian Grill is located at 9623 Fairfax Blvd and is open Wednesday-Monday for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is a great option for those who love creating their own bowls, as it offers a variety of protein, base, and topping options. Some of the available toppings you can choose from include cucumber kimchi, crushed peanut, corn salsa, and caramelized onion. If you're looking for a sauce with some spice, be sure to try the sriracha mayo. Hot Spot Hot Spot is located at 3232 Old Pickett Rd and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has been open since 2012 and is an Asian-fusion hot pot restaurant that serves Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine. Hot Spot offers a mix of unique toppings you can choose from when making your hot pot including baby corn, watercress, Chinese broccoli, and taro root. Now that you've enjoyed a fantastic Asian meal, why not keep the day going strong by looking for a new vehicle? Stop by Jim McKay Chevrolet today and have a look at our selection of new and pre-owned Chevrolet vehicles! Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay

Spring in Fairfax, VA, is a wonderful time of year filled with nature, art, and delicious food. Load the family in a Chevrolet Silverado or Trax and head down the road to enjoy spring's beauty and all the great spring activ ities in the region. more Fairfax Spotlights on the Arts Festival Every year, for the past 35 years, between April 21 and May 7, the streets of Fairfax buzz with creativity during the Spotlights on the Arts Festival, one of Virginia's top arts festivals, celebrating art and culture all around the city. The opportunities to appreciate and experience art during the festival are endless. Stroll down Main Street to mingle with local artists creating masterpieces, watch theatre shows in historic buildings, dance in Van Dyck Park, attend art exhibitions, and listen to jazz at Belheim. Taste of Annandale Take the road to Annandale on April 29, just over six miles away, to join the annual Taste of Annandale festivities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The free street festival celebrates the town's diversity and shines the spotlight on local businesses and restaurants. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of exciting activities for the kids, and enter Fido in the pet contest. There will also be a 5k race and a beer garden. Please only drink if you're an adult, take it slow, be responsible, and don't drink and drive. The Annual Eagle Festival The Annual Eagle Festival on Saturday, May 13, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., hosted by the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center at 7301 High Point Road in Lorton, 13 miles from Fairfax, is a wonderful free event highlighting the natural history of Northern Virginia. Spend the day learning to care for the environment in a festive atmosphere, watch fascinating live animal shows, enjoy hands-on activities, and join outdoor education clinics. You'll also learn about the park's resident bald eagles and see them fly overhead, have the opportunity to get close to hawks, owls, and reptiles, and enjoy delicious food and live music. Celebrate spring by strolling through breathtaking forests carpeted with bluebells, admiring the work of local artists, learning more about caring for the environment, and enjoying delicious food. Swing by Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA today for new and pre-owned vehicles, expert maintenance and repair services, and exceptional bad credit assistance program s. Image by dewdrop157 from Pixabay

The hustle and bustle of this Northern Virginia city can be daunting at times, but that only means it's time to set aside an evening to dine and relax in one of the many great restaurants here in Fairfax, VA. Plan a date night or a good time with friends at one of the following Italian restaurants. more Pizzeria Da Marco The brick walls and romantic terrace provide the backdrop of this fine establishment. For an appetizer, start with an order of the anchovy bruschetta, Marco's Balls, or the Olive Ripiene. For your main course, we suggest the Affettati Misti, the Sicilian Caponata, or the Tuscan Crostini. If you're in the mood for pizza, try one of the Neopolitan favorites, like the burrata con pesto, the capriccioso, or the primavera. This restaurant is located at 8008 Woodmont Ave. The Espositos Restaurant When the weather is nice, you simply have to dine outside on the deck, which overlooks the water. This place is worth the visit for this alone, in our opinion. Add to that the excellent food and service, and you'll think you're in heaven. They serve traditional dishes, such as pasta, pizza, and salads. Try the gnocchi al pesto Genovese, the melenzane parmigiana, or the capricciosa pizza. Finish your meal with tiramisu for dessert. They are located at 9917 Fairfax Blvd. Havabite Eatery Family-owned and operated for nearly 45 years, this establishment serves both Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. This is also a great choice for vegetarians and vegans as they offer a host of options. Start with the roasted eggplant dip with pita bread or mozzarella sticks. For an entree, we suggest the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, the baked meat lasagna with mozzarella cheese, or a garlic white pizza. Find this restaurant at 10416 Main St. Cantina D'Italia For fine dining at its best, visit Cantina D'Italia, which only uses the freshest ingredients for its fine cuisine. Sip on a glass of red wine or a cocktail and enjoy the gamberoni caprese appetizer while looking over the menu. Then enjoy a plate of the Linguine Aglio e Olio, the chicken brunello, the veal brunello, the braised lamb, or the salmon alforno. Find them at 13015 Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Please drink responsibly and in moderation, and do not drink and drive. Visit us at Jim McKay Chevrolet today and talk to our specialists about financing your new dream vehicle. We have new and pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as impressive monthly specials. We are located at 3509 University Dr. Image via Pixabay.

Fairfax, VA is the perfect place to be if you wake up hungry and are in need of a good breakfast. On the days when you can't bring yourself to cook, hop in your 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, enjoy its available leather-appointed seating that will make your trips extra comfortable, and check out some of these breakfast places that are located near Fairfax! more Main Street Bagel Deli Main Street Bagel Deli is located at 10268 Main St and is open Tuesday-Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Its menu includes bagels and cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, gourmet sandwiches, coffee, salads, and wraps. Available bagel flavors include oat bran, chocolate chip, sun-dried tomato, honey whole wheat, cinnamon raisin, and French toast. Available cream cheese flavors include honey walnut raisin, scallion, vegetable, plain, and olive. Simply Social Coffee Simply Social Coffee is located at 11282 James Swart Cir and is open Tuesday-Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Its menu includes coffee, blended drinks, other drinks, tea, baked goods, and grab and go items. Available baked goods include a ham and cheese croissant, a chocolate croissant, cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins, and bagels. Available coffee drinks include sugar-free vanilla lattes, hazelnut lattes, cappuccinos, cafe au lait, and espresso. De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich is located at 10389 Main St B and is open daily for breakfast and lunch. The shop prizes itself on its homemade, custom syrups and its fresh, delicious food. Its menu includes espresso drinks, seasonal specialty drinks, brewed coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, bakery goods, and other food. Available bakery goods include a spinach and feta croissant, a chocolate croissant, a peanut butter bar, and a large scone. Fairfax Bakery Fairfax Bakery is located at 11211 Lee Hwy j and is open daily for breakfast and lunch. The bakery's secret to quality is keeping things simple, so it uses only the best ingredients to make its goods. Its menu includes all day breakfast dishes, bagels, croissants, pastries, sandwiches, muffins, cookies, and baklava. Available all day breakfast dishes include lox on a bagel, steak and cheese, a Mediterranean breakfast, a veggie classic, and a breakfast platter. Dulce Crepes Dulce Crepes is located at 11217F Lee Hwy and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The shop is family owned and serves products that are suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. Its menu includes breakfast creations, sweet creations, savory creations, smoothies, and coffee. Available breakfast creations include a French toast and banana crepe, a strawberry and cream crepe, and a scrambler crepe. Once you've finished enjoying your amazing breakfast, it's a great time to search for a new car. Stop by Jim McKay Chevrolet today and have a look at our inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles in stock at our local Chevrolet dealer in Fairfax, VA! Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

Available in large cities and small towns all over the country, Mexican food has become a true institution in the United States. The city of Fairfax, VA is no exception to this phenomenon, with plenty of well-known Mexican restaurants offering homemade tacos, filling burritos, and other dishes from the other side of the southern border. Here are three spots you should check out if you are craving some delicious Mexican food in the area. more Guapo's Restaurant A lively and creatively decorated eatery serving large burritos, delicious tacos, and a plethora of classic Tex-Mex dishes, Guapo's Restaurant is one of the best-known spots for Mexican food in the region. Located at 13050 Fair Lakes Shopping Center in the city of Fairfax, this place can be reached in less than 15 minutes by car from downtown Fairfax via Main Street and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Open Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 am and 10:00 pm, Guapo's Restaurant features an extensive menu with dozens of different dishes. Some of the most popular ones include nacho platters, quesadillas, chili con carne, sautéed shrimps, spicy seafood soup, and classic ceviche. La Campesina Restaurant Serving traditional Mexican and Salvadorean dishes, La Campesina Restaurant is another popular spot for lunch and dinner among Fairfax locals. Located at 8442 Lee Highway, this place can be reached in about 10 minutes by car from the city center via Old Lee Highway and route US-29. Opening hours are Monday through Saturday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, and on Sundays between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Offering dine-in, curbside pickup, and home delivery, La Campesina Restaurant is known for its delicious “Taquitos Tijuana Chicken” served with guacamole and sour cream, as well as for the homemade seafood soup with shrimp, salmon, scallops, clams, calamari, and mussels. This place also serves quesadillas, burritos, burrito bowls, Mexican tamales, and Salvadorean pupusas. Rango's Tex-Mex & Grill Located at 1934 Old Gallows Road in the nearby town of Vienna, Rango's Tex-Mex & Grill is known for its weekend brunch specials. Open Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, this family-owned restaurant serves guacamole platters, chili con carne, tacos, fresh ceviche, sautéed shrimps, quesadillas, nachos, and tortilla soup. Are you searching for a spacious SUV to take your entire family or a group of friends on a gastronomic tour around the city? Stop by Jim McKay Chevrolet today and check out the features of the new 2023 Chevrolet Equinox LT and other great models in our new and used vehicle selections. Our team members will be happy to tell you all about the flexible credit and financing options available for you especially if you have bad credit. Image by ALFONSO CHARLES from Pixabay

Pizza is one of those foods that brings family and friends together. The concept of bread, sauce, and topping of your choice is almost universal. In Fairfax, VA, we love our pizza, and we have a great selection of places to get it. These are some of the places that serve the best pizza in town. more King's NY Pizza Fairfax King's is a family-owned and operated pizzeria that's served delicious New York-style pizza for twenty years. The red-brick exterior and interior decorations and furniture certainly give your the experience of being transported to New York. Their service is fast and friendly, but where they score is the quality of their pizza. Pizzas are available in 14", 16", and 18", and with fourteen gourmet pizzas, you have many options to choose from. We particularly like the buffalo chicken pie, with large chunks of perfectly-cooked chicken tenders and blue cheese covered with mozzarella. Their pizzas are also gluten-free on request, and you can also build your own. King's is located at 11184 Lee Hwy. Mamma Lucia For over 30 years, Mamma's has been a go-to stop for good pizza in Fairfax. It's a hidden gem that you could easily miss. They offer NY-style, white pizza, and Sicilian-style square pizza in 14" and 16". There are two specialty pizzas, but this is due to their customer's love of personalizing their pizza toppings. Their fresh ingredients, fast service, and excellent pizza guarantee you'll come back again soon. We like the mama special, with pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, onions, sausage, and green peppers smothered in hand-grated mozzarella. Be sure to check them out at 9650 Main Street Fair City Mall. Luciano Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Luciano's has been a staple of the pizza scene in Fairfax since 1995, and its focus is on traditional New York-style pizza. They carefully blend fresh local ingredients with imported Italian tomatoes, pecorino, and mozzarella cheese to produce some of the tastiest pizzas in the county. Their dough is freshly-made throughout the day, and all their sausages are hand-stuffed onsite. Pizzas are available in 14" and 16", but you can also get their super-size 24" pizza. We have to admit that's the size we choose, as you can never have too much of a good thing. Luciano's is a slight three miles north of us at 2946 Chain Bridge Road, Ste G, in Oakton. To keep that great engine humming, reserve an appointment at Jim McKay Chevrolet's local Chevrolet Service Center along with checking out our new and pre-owned inventories if you're in the market for reliable transportation to use in visiting these excellent pizza spots! Image by zuzana gazdikova from Pixabay

We all need coffee to get us going in the morning, and sometimes you want something more than you can get with your home percolator. When you wanna visit a great coffee shop and have a nice latte, cappuccino, or something really different, we have some options for you in Fairfax, VA. These are our favorite coffee shops in the area. more De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches De Clieu is an upscale joint with specialty coffees and sandwiches. It's right in the middle of historic downtown, and they take great pride in the quality of what they offer. We've never had anything here we didn't love, from their homemade syrups to the delightful coffee and fresh food. We're also excited every season to see which specialty drinks they'll be bringing out. Their regular specialty drinks include an amazing honey charcoal latte, flavored chai latte, and a Maker's Mark latte that includes just enough of Maker's Mark syrup to give you a hint of dark, comforting warmth without any inebriation. You should also try their London Fog: a tea latte made with Earl Gray and vanilla. They also offer delicious gelato, filling breakfast sandwiches, some nice lunch sandwiches, and baked goods like scones, cinnamon rolls, and melt-in-your-mouth croissants. Fairfax Simply Social This coffee place prides itself on offering the best quality coffee from sustainable sources. They work hard to continually educate themselves, and all their customers, on everything that goes into the supply chain bringing us our morning cup of Joe. The result? You can feel good about getting your coffee here and be confident that whatever you buy is supporting local families and farms and sustainable coffee and tea plantations around the world. In addition to delicious coffee, they have breakfast egg sandwiches made with cage-free eggs, an absolutely delicious pesto chicken melt, and Belgian waffles covered in strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream whipped up themselves. Try their nitro brew, their dirty chai, and the locally made kombucha. Caffe Amouri This is another shop dedicated to quality, community, and sustainability. They're located on Church Street and go out of their way to offer you what they hope will be the best coffee you ever taste. They were recently named the Virginia Green Restaurant of the year, and their coffee is small-batch roasted. Their beans are available wholesale, too. Try their Adventure Hand Pour, their Honey Matcha Latte, and their Mexican hot chocolate. Their coffees and hot chocolates are all available by the gallon for events. They also offer great teas of all kinds. Their flatbread sandwich is delicious and fast for a quick meal. They also offer baked goods, grilled cheese sandwiches, cakes and brownies, a number of gluten-free offerings, and the Lola Special: a cup of whipped cream with a Milkbone dog biscuit on top for your favorite furry friend. We love these coffee shops as delicious, sustainable alternatives to the standard chain places. Visit one or two, and then come visit us at Jim McKay Chevrolet!

Fairfax, VA is a family-friendly town filled with a number of great eateries that you and your kids can enjoy. During those times when you feel like enjoying a refreshing treat after a long day of work, go visit one of these great ice cream shops located near Fairfax! more Sweetberry Sweetberry opened in 2009 and has been a local sweet destination for families and friends ever since. The shop is open daily and serves frozen yogurt, gelato, crepes, waffles, espresso, drinks, and gelato cake. Sweetberry makes its gelato in-house and offers 16 flavors, some of which include strawberry cheesecake, pistachio almond, birthday cake, and cookies and cream. If you're more of a sorbet fan, consider ordering Sweetberry's pineapple mango or lemon sorbet. Sugar Mama's Sugar Mama's is a family-owned and operated shop that serves old-fashioned scoops that are handmade with love. The shop is open Tuesday-Sunday, and its menu includes scoops, sundaes, banana splits, brownie sundaes, milkshakes, malts, and root beer floats. Available scoop flavors include peanut butter cup, mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, and vanilla bean. If you're in the mood for a fruity flavor, consider trying Sugar Mama's apple pie or strawberry scoop. Woody's Woody's creates a fun environment and sells its scoops at affordable prices. The shop is open Tuesday-Sunday, and its menu includes soft serve, hand-dipped scoops, sundaes, specialties, milkshakes, and other drinks. Available hand-dipped scoop flavors include white chocolate raspberry, white chocolate blueberry, chocolate chip cookie dough, butter pecan, and chocolate peanut butter. If you want something you can sip on, be sure to try Woody's Reese's cup milkshake. Smash'D Creamery Smash'D Creamery sells bold Asian-inspired rolled scoops that are created using only the finest ingredients. The shop is open Tuesday-Sunday and sells a mix of rolled scoops, milk teas, cheese teas, and flavor teas. Available rolled scoop flavors come in fun names like I'm Berry Happy, which includes strawberry and graham cracker, King Kong, which includes banana and Nutella, and Nut'n But Trouble, which includes peanut butter and Oreo. Once you've satisfied your sugar craving, it's the perfect time to go and look for a new car that can take you and your kids on future dessert runs. Stop by Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA today and have a look at our expansive inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles for sale! We have been serving Fairfax residents' automotive needs since 1956 and pride ourselves on providing excellent service to each and every one of our customers. Image by -Rita-👩‍🍳 und 📷 mit ❤ from Pixabay

State parks are a great option if you're looking for a way to explore nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are several parks near Fairfax, VA that offer a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. We'll take a look at three parks near Fairfax that are worth checking out. more Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park is a local favorite for swimming, fishing, and boating. The park features an 18-acre lake and dozens of acres of woods and meadows. Plenty of picnic tables and grills make it the perfect spot for a family outing. The park is open year-round, and there is something to do no matter what season it is. In the summer, the lake is perfect for swimming and paddling, while the woods are ideal for hiking and snowshoeing in the winter. Additionally, throughout the year, Lake Fairfax offers a variety of classes, camps, and special events to the public. No matter what time of year it is, Lake Fairfax Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Leesylvania State Park Leesylvania State Park is a popular destination for outdoor lovers of all ages, located on the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia. The park offers a variety of amenities, including hiking trails, a boat launch, and a campground. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, fishing, and kayaking. In addition to its recreational offerings, Leesylvania State Park is also home to various plant and animal life. Native species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers can be found throughout the park, providing a habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. With its scenic views and diverse wildlife, Leesylvania State Park is a wonderful place to explore the natural world. Great Falls Park Great Falls Park is one of the most popular parks in the Virginia area. The park is known for its spectacular waterfalls. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and fishing and take in the stunning views of the river. The park also offers a variety of ranger-led programs, including tours of the Great Falls and canoe trips down the river. Whether you're looking for a day of adventure or simply want to enjoy nature's beauty, Great Falls Park is sure to please. Looking for something fast, fun, and exciting to drive? Make your way to Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA to view our impressive new and pre-owned inventories to find the vehicle perfect for your next state park outing! Image by Jorge Guillen from Pixabay