Located in the bustling suburbs of the metro Washington, D.C. area, the charming small-town of Fairfax, VA is equally known for its beautifully-landscaped and tree-lined streets as it is for its outstanding cultural amenities and annual events. Though it’s just 20 minutes from the Capital City, Fairfax is a world apart, a thriving town that perfectly blends commercial, office, retail, and residential development, while saving plenty of room for gold-ranked parks and recreational amenities. It’s no surprise that Forbes ranked Fairfax among its “25 Best Places to Live Well”—Fairfax is a world of small-town pleasures, from schools that rank among the best in the nation (according to US News and World Report) to the brilliant Fall Festival that clogs the downtown streets with artists, craft merchants, and visitors from miles around.