George Mason, Virginia
George Mason is a community of 9,937 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit George Mason
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinema Arts Theatre, University Mall Theatres, City of Fairfax Historic District and 29 Diner.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in George Mason
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About George Mason
George Mason is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population at the 2020 census was 11,162. It consists of George Mason University and some adjacent neighborhoods to the south and southwest of the city of Fairfax, and is named for American Founding Father George Mason.
From the Wikipedia article George Mason, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks14
City of Fairfax Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
29 Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
Fairfax Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
School in Fairfax, Virginia
Historic Blenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Virginia, United States of America
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic home in Annandale, Virginia, USA
Oakton Trolley Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Railway station in Oakton, the United States of America
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Old Fairfax County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
National Firearms Museum
Museum · 2.8 mi
Museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Eakin Community Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
Bollywood Bistro
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
Bollywood Bistro is a beloved North Indian restaurant established in 2009. Specializing in exquisite Tandoori dishes, our menu features...
3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Su 12:00-21:30, Mo-Th 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa...
Hamrock's Resturaunt
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
Hamrock's Restaurant is a beloved American dining destination in Fairfax, VA, that was established in 2016. We proudly showcase a...
3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Su 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:00, Mo closed, Tu 16:00-20:30, We-Th...
Chef Yan
Restaurant · Chinese, Sichuan · 1.7 mi
9600 Main Street, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Coyote Grille
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
10266 Main Street, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Draper’s Steak & Seafood
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
3936 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Fairfax Kabob
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.0 mi
10250 Main Street
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:00
Kelly's Oyster House and Bar
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
Welcome to Kelly's Oyster House and Bar, a beloved American restaurant nestled in Fairfax, VA.
4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00, Sa-Su 11:30-22:00
100 more on the map.
History
The land that is now George Mason was located on the farm of John and Harriet Burtis, originally of New York State; the Burtises were abolitionists who grew vegetables and raised sheep. On May 25, 1861, Corporal John Barnes of the C.S.A. 17th Virginia Infantry Regiment's Company D, also known as the Fairfax Rifle Rangers, riding with his companion, ordered Burtis to give him provisions. Burtis procured several of his sheep for the Corporal, but refused to use his team of horses to move them to the Confederate camp in Fairfax Station. Barnes eventually convinced a local free black man to move the sheep for him, but loudly declared in the presence of the man that he would arrest Burtis and seize his team. Burtis, having learned of the danger he was in, left with his wife and his team, taking a "...circuitous route through the woods", eventually reaching Washington.
In 1962, planning began for the 150 acres of land donated by the City of Fairfax to be the new campus of George Mason College of the University of Virginia, with the campus opening in 1964. In 1972, Governor of Virginia Linwood Holton signed legislation to separate George Mason College from the University of Virginia, renaming it George Mason University.
From the History section of George Mason, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship26
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
3700 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Daniels Run Peace Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.4 mi
3729 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 1.4 mi
3725 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare8
Joseph Willard Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
3750 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Map of George Mason
250 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 (4 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
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Kings Park West 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Fairfax 2 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Long Branch 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Burke Centre 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Braddock 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Fairfax Station 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Wakefield 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Fair Oaks 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Oakton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Burke 4 mi southeast, about 7 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
- House, George Mason CDP, Fairfax County, VA, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old-fairfax-city-hall036, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blenheim 003, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- Fairfax County Courthouse, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- Ratcliff-Allison House Fairfax City, Eopederson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St-marys-church011, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax Museum, Wiki publius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OAK HILL ANNANDALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 29 Diner Exterior, John Handy, CC BY 3.0
- OAKTON TROLLEY STATION, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Mason Performing Arts, Laxmatt, Public domain
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