Fairfax is considered to be one of the finest places to live in all of Northern Virginia (NOVA). In fact, it was listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Top Twenty-Five Places to Live Well.” Fairfax also boasts appealing employment opportunities, numerous housing options, and some of the best schools in NOVA. For a city whose origins can be traced back to the 1800s, that’s quite an accomplishment. Named after Thomas Fairfax, the city itself became the independent city it currently stands as today in 1961. Fairfax plays a substantial role in not only US history, but also in the history of Virginia. You’ll find that several buildings in the city are officially listed with the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll have plenty of activities to fill your to-do list. Each year, Fairfax hosts and celebrates special events like the Chocolate Lovers Festival, Fairfax Civil War Day (a clear indication of the strong link to Civil War history that Fairfax enjoys to this day), National Trails Day, the Irish Festival, the Festival of Lights and Carols, the Fall Festival, and Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts. Whether you’re a visitor, or if you want to call Fairfax home, you’re going to have everything you need. If you want to commute to and from Fairfax, the metro is always there for you. The area is home to a host of museums, farms, parks, local businesses, larger chains, and everything else you could want from a city. Fairfax is also not too far from Washington DC, making it ideal if you wish to live outside of, but still work in DC.