Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax
From the NVCC Annandale campus, proceed west on Little River Turnpike (Route 236), which changes name to Main Street in Fairfax City. The Museum is located on Main St. between the intersections with Locust Ave. and East St./Old Lee Hwy. next door to Gold’s Gym and across the street from the new Main Street Market Place (Harris Teeter, TJ Maxx, etc.)

Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Directions from the Beltway
West on Little River Turnpike (Route 236) to the second traffic light (you will see the NVCC campus on the left). Turn right at the light and follow the road to the church parking lot.
Directions from Wakefield Chapel Road
Turn right onto Little River Turnpike (Route 236) and get into the left lane. Turn left at the first traffic light and follow the road to the church parking lot.

Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Directions from the Beltway
East on Little River Turnpike (Route 236). Turn left onto John Marr Drive (next light after passing Giant Food on the left). Turn right at the next light, which is Columbia Pike. Go through several traffic lights. Following the traffic light at the intersection with Whispering Lane, there is a sign in the median reading “Fairfax County Police Station.” Proceed a short distance and turn right into the parking lot of the Center.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Beulah Road, Vienna
Directions from the Beltway (Route 495) Proceeding on the Beltway toward Baltimore (and the American Legion Bridge), exit onto Route 123 South (Dolley Madison Blvd.), and proceed through two traffic signals (past Tysons Corner Center on your left and Tysons II on your right) to the intersection with Gallows Road (the third traffic signal). Turn right onto Gallows Road, moving immediately into the left turn lane. The next intersection is with Old Courthouse Road (and another traffic signal). Turn left onto Old Courthouse Road and proceed until it intersects with Beulah Road on your left. Proceed straight through this intersection (you may notice that the road’s name changed from Old Courthouse to Beulah even though you kept straight…only in Virginia!). Proceed on Beulah Road until you reach Meadowlark Gardens (and Meadowlark Gardens Court) on your left. Turn into the Court and you will find parking on your left.

National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C.
Closest Metro station is Archives/Navy Memorial (on the green and yellow lines).

National Park Service Survey Lodge/Ranger Station, between 15th & 17th Streets on Independence Avenue
From the Blue/Orange Metro Line, get off at the Smithsonian Station on Independence Avenue and follow Independence down just past 15th Street. If driving, parking may be available at the Paddle Boats parking area along eastbound Independence Avenue on the Tidal Basin.

NVCC Campus Buildings
Parking for all Campus Classes and Activities. PLEASE PARK IN THE PAY PARKING GARAGE NEXT TO THE CULTURAL CENTER. THERE IS A $1.00 PER HOUR CHARGE TO PARK IN THE GARAGE.

Ernst Community Cultural Center (CE), also called the NVCC Cultural Center, Annandale Campus, building marked “1” on the map. The Forum is the large open space (with fireplace) on the mezzanine level. Seminar rooms are on the mezzanine level adjacent to the Forum. The Dance Room is located on the first floor behind the elevator.

Spring Hill Club House, Lorton, VA
From 395 South onto 95 South, take Exit 163 for Lorton and turn right on Lorton Road. At the very next traffic light, turn right on Silverbrook Rd. Continue on Silverbrook to the next traffic light and turn left on Laurel Crest Drive; turn left on Mountain Larkspur Drive (about 500 feet). At this point, there is a gate with a keypad that you must use to enter. The access code will be provided by the instructor prior to the class. At the second street, turn right and the Club House is just past the stop sign. From the Fairfax County Parkway (7100), take the Hooes Road exit and go south. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left at the second traffic light on Silverbrook Road. Continue on Silverbrook to the next traffic light and turn left on Laurel Crest Drive; turn left on Mountain Larkspur Drive (about 500 feet). At this point, there is a gate with a keypad that you must use to enter. The access code will be provided by the instructor prior to the class. At the second street, turn right and the Club House is just past the stop sign.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Directions from the Beltway
West on Little River Turnpike (Route 236). Pass the NVCC campus and Wakefield Chapel Road (second and third traffic lights). Take the next left (which does not have a traffic light) onto Wakefield Drive; immediately turn right and then left into the church parking lot. Park in spaces near the left-hand side of the church since you will be entering the building through a basement door on the left side.
Directions from Braddock Road going East
Turn left onto Wakefield Chapel Road. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles (passing NVCC on the right) and turn left onto Virginia Avenue. At the stop sign turn right onto Wakefield Drive and then turn left into the church parking lot.

The Virginian, 9229 Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), Fairfax
Directions from the Beltway and Little River Turnpike (Route 236) Drive west on Little River Turnpike to Pickett Road. Turn right on Pickett Road and drive to Arlington Boulevard. Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard and then turn right at the first traffic light which will take you into The Virginian’s driveway. Follow signs for visitor parking.
Directions from the Beltway and Arlington Boulevard (Route 50)
Drive west on Arlington Boulevard. Turn left at the first traffic light** after Nutley Street into The Virginian’s driveway. Follow signs for visitor parking.
** Landmark at this traffic light: Stonehurst Drive is on the right. Be sure to take a left at the traffic light into The Virginian complex.