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- Falls
Church - this small city can trace its beginning
back to the late 1600s when it was a colonial settlement,
located at the intersection of two Indian trails that
lead to the falls on the Potomac River that gave the town
its name. Its history is a rich tapestry of ancient Native
American peoples and early colonial settlers. Its present
and future are defined by its proximity to Washington
D.C.
- Falls
Church News Press - selections from the local
daily newspaper.
- Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport - Located
in Arlington on Arlington Dr. (GW Parkway).
- Washington
Dulles International Airport - Located at
45020 Aviation Dr., Sterling VA. This airport is west
of D.C. proper.
- Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro)-
Falls Church West and Falls Church East Metro, or subway,
stations are located at the east and west ends of the
city.
ATTRACTIONS
- Erwin
House - built in 1893, this is one of the
most elaborate of the late Victorian houses in Falls Church.
The property includes a small barn which was used for
delivery horses for bakery.
- The
Falls Church - listed with the National Register
of Historic Places. The first church on the site was a
wooden structure built in 1733. Architect James Wren designed
the current, brick Falls Church, which was built between
1767 and 1769. Located at Fairfax and South Washington
Sts.
- Cherry
Hill Farmhouse and Barn - circa 1845, these
structures were once was the center of a farm known as
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Free tours are available Saturdays from 10am - 2:00pm
spring through October. Located at 312 Park Ave
- DePutron
House - Located at 508 Lincoln Ave.
at Great Falls St. This 1893 two story, red brick Victorian
is known for the skilled workmanship with which is was
made, particularly evident in the brickwork in the arches
over the windows.
RECREATION
AND SPORTS
- Jefferson
District Park Golf Course - this 9-hole golf
course is 2,298 Yds., Par 35. Other attractions in this
park include attractions include lighted miniature golf,
tennis and basketball courts and picnic facilities. Located
at 7900 Lee Hwy.
- Walking
Tour of Falls Church - this walking tour
passes many of the historic Victorian homes of falls Church,
including Cherry Hills.
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