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Fair Lakes, Virginia
Fair Lakes is a community of 8,894 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Fair Lakes
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10, Vale School-Community House, National Firearms Museum and Ox Hill Battlefield Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Fair Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fair Lakes
Fair Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) and business park located west of Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Fair Lakes had a population of 8,404 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Fair Lakes, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
4110 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Museums and landmarks3
Vale School-Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
National Firearms Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park located on the site of a Civil War battlefield in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in the United States of America
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
12249 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Guapo's
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
13050 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
12980 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 1.7 mi
4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax
Su 16:00-21:00; Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30
Chutzpah Deli
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
12214 Fairfax Towne Center, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Pei Wei
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 mi
4461 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Red Robin
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
13056 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
34 more on the map.
History
The area was farm land until planned development of the office parks and neighborhoods began in the 1980s and 1990s.
From the History section of Fair Lakes, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Sonesta ES suites Fairfax
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax 1
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax 2
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax 3
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Churches and places of worship6
The Grace of God Presbyterian Church of Washington
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
12851 Knight Arch Road, Fairfax
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare3
ManorCare Health Services-Fair Oaks
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
12475 Route 50, Fairfax
Map of Fair Lakes
163 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Fair Oaks 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Braddock 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Navy 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Centreville 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Chantilly 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Union Mill 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Franklin Farm 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Difficult Run 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Fairfax 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Fairfax Station 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cars and condos, Fair Lakes CDP, Fairfax County, VA, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-30 11 39 56 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Interstate 66 in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-29 13 31 14 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Interstate 66 WEST (Front Royal) in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-30 11 37 13 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Interstate 66 in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-26 13 44 14 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Interstate 66 EAST (Washington) in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-11 12 17 05 View west along Interstate 66 at the exit for Stringfellow Road in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-29 13 29 29 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Interstate 66 EAST (Washington) in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-26 13 43 07 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Interstate 66 WEST (Front Royal) in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 22 00 02 Interior of the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virignia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 12 53 The exterior of the Olive Garden in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia at night, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-02-16 21 12 00 A salad at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-24 08 18 54 The front of the Wendy's in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-18 19 59 53 Cirrus and altocumulus viewed during sunset at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-24 08 20 11 The front of the Olive Garden in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 43 03 Lasagna Classico at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-01-24 20 14 31 Four Andes Chocolate Mints after being unwrapped at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-08 19 22 32 "Tour of Italy" (Lasagna Classico, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Eggplant Parmigiana (substituted for the usual Chicken Parmigiana)) at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-01-24 20 01 42 A serving of eggplant parmesan and spaghetti at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-01-24 19 54 02 A salad at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-01-24 19 48 02 A roll of garlic bread at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 43 14 Eggplant Parmigiana at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-02-23 20 19 16 Salad at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-02-23 20 32 29 Eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 13 09 The exterior front entrance of the Olive Garden in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia at night, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-24 08 20 29 The entrance to the Olive Garden in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-02-23 20 32 58 Herb-grilled salmon, asparagus and broccoli at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 28 53 Three rolls of garlic bread at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-02-23 20 19 40 Garlic breadsticks at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 20 56 A salad at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-02-16 21 19 53 A serving of eggplant parmesan and spaghetti at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 40 07 Fettuccine Alfredo at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-02-16 21 01 03 A roll of bread at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-13 22 13 00 Bare shelves due to panic buying in the Walmart at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia during the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 22 09 22 Chicken and gnocchi soup at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 39 52 "Tour of Italy" (Lasagna Classico, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Eggplant Parmigiana (substituted for the usual Chicken Parmigiana)) at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-04-13 20 42 39 Two Andes Chocolate Mints still in their wrappers at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-14 21 45 08 A glass of Coca Cola at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-24 08 18 40 The front of the Burger King in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 22 00 09 Interior of the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virignia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-13 22 10 50 Bare shelves due to panic buying in the Walmart at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fair Lakes, Fairfax County, Virginia during the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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