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Old 01-18-2008, 01:51 PM
 
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If you think Farifax County is boring, try living in most other places in the country! There is so much to do in Fairfax County, get out there and find it!!
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Home is where the heart is
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You know, I keep thinking of more places. This would make a great topic for a book! Where to Go People Watching in Virginia... if you see it on bookstore shelves in about 3 months, you'll know where I got the idea...

If you really like people watching, volunteer for a community organization. Believe me, you will see all sorts of amazing people and overhear some wild conversations (especially if you volunteer for a festival).

I worked at the bake shop for the Waterford Fair last year. Now that was a great opportunity for people watching. Lots of fun, and if you volunteer for an hour or so you can get into the festival for free.
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:11 PM
 
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I also like the polo matches in Middleburg, and events at Wolf Trap.
Wolf Trap is a great suggestion. People picnic on the hill before the concert--they would be a lot of fun to watch. And if you've ever been to the free Christmas Caroling event there, you know it's a good place for people watching.

A lot of newcomers have heard of the Gold Cup, but you don't have to spend $$$ to see equestrian events. There are hundreds of them--and a lot of the practice events are free. Check out the jousting--it's a hoot. You can find out about it through the local newspapers (especially the newspapers for Loudoun and the Middleburg area).
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:26 PM
 
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In the summer, go to the Tiki bar at Tim's Rivershore in Prince William County. An extremely eclectic mix of folks. Plus you can hang out with friends, eat crabs and be near the water.
Is that in Occoquan?
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:27 PM
 
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You know, I keep thinking of more places. This would make a great topic for a book! Where to Go People Watching in Virginia... if you see it on bookstore shelves in about 3 months, you'll know where I got the idea...

If you really like people watching, volunteer for a community organization. Believe me, you will see all sorts of amazing people and overhear some wild conversations (especially if you volunteer for a festival).

I worked at the bake shop for the Waterford Fair last year. Now that was a great opportunity for people watching. Lots of fun, and if you volunteer for an hour or so you can get into the festival for free.
go for it! This would be a great book and you are definitely the person to write it
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Old 01-18-2008, 04:38 PM
 
Location: Loudoun County, VA
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Wow, looks like I have to leave Ashburn more often!
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Old 01-20-2008, 11:41 PM
 
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I think the original poster got scared off
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:45 AM
 
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I think the original poster got scared off
My guess is he's busy checking out all these great ideas...
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Old 01-22-2008, 07:13 AM
 
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Is that in Occoquan?

No, it is at the end of Cherry Hill Rd.

95 South to exit 152 (Rte 234) towards Dumfries. Left onto Route 1 (north) right onto Cherry Road (next to Wall Mart). Follow Cherry Hill to the end, accross the train tracks and there you are.

On the Occoquan you have The Oasis, which used to be Gecko's... good Tiki Bar during the day on weekend, however it turns into a club on weekend nights that is a magnet for the local enlisted guys from Fort Belvoir and Quantico... definitely a younger crowd. Also on the Occoquan is Madigan's Water Front... I know the Madigan's and they have done a great job of remodeling the old "Sea and C's" where they are now located. All three are great places for a cold drink on a hot summer weekend day!
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Old 04-07-2010, 07:00 AM
 
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If you want interesting people watching, check out the garden centers right now. I just came back from Merrifield Garden center and the place was hopping, even at this hour of the morning.

I was out in the back and found myself doing all kinds of people watching. People with little kids who were running in a million directions. A guy walking around taking photos for some art class. Couples debating which azalea was better. Other people picking up every single rose plant over and over. Workers unloading truckloads of flowers. Etc. Etc.
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