//Outdoor Adventures in Lorton, Virginia

Outdoor Adventures in Lorton, Virginia

If you are looking for a safe outdoor adventure this winter, look no further than Lorton, Virginia. Situated just 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River, Lorton offers travelers a unique opportunity to visit, explore, and discover hidden gems in their own backyard. 

Begin your Lorton adventure on Mason Neck—a peninsula that is home to wildlife such as bald eagles, deer, owls, and so much more. On Mason Neck, you’ll find Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Bay Regional Park, The Stables at Meadowood, and George Mason’s Gunston Hall.

Gunston Hall, photo courtesy of George Mason’s Gunston Hall

Stop at Gunston Hall, the historic home and estate of George Mason. Here, you can explore the 550+ acre campus featuring a visitor center, walking trails, reconstructed outbuildings, archaeological dig sites, and Mason’s 1755 Georgian-style mansion.

The visitor center is a great place to start your visit or to