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Written by Kirstin Hawthorne

Discover the allure of winter in Northern Virginia with our Winter Seasonal Guide as your trusted companion.  In this season of serene beauty, let the guide serve as your roadmap to the distinct charm that winter unveils across the region.  Whether you’re enticed by the thrill of outdoor adventures, captivated by the untouched snowy landscapes, or in search of cozy and intimate spaces for relaxation, our local treasures invite you to explore the beauty of the winter months.

Go Slip Sliding Away

The crisp winter air will echo with laughter as sleds zip down snow-covered hills. Here are nine lesser-known spots to catch a thrill:

Glide on an Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink

Outdoor ice rinks invite skaters to glide and enjoy winter’s chill beneath the open sky. Here are five great choices to lace-up for an adventure:

Swoosh Down the Slopes

Skiing offers an exhilarating experience as you glide down snow-covered slopes, embracing the thrill of speed and the beauty of snowy landscapes.  Here are five great choices that you can get to in less than three hours:

Warm Up with Firepits and Fireball

Grab some friends and head out to one of these restaurants that offer a way to warm up by a firepit with a cocktail for a perfect way to embrace winter’s chill. These seven spots are sure to take away winter’s biting breezes:

Spice Up Your Day with a New Book

Put on your fuzzy socks and your favorite scarf and head on out to one of these local bookstores.  Beat the blustery weather by curling up with coffee and a book to warm up your soul.  Here are eight great spots to purchase a new (or new to you) novel:

Say Sp-ahhhhh

Melt your worries away by indulging in a winter spa day and find serenity in the cozy embrace of luxurious treatments. Here are eight perfect places to escape the season’s chill:

 

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