When Mason men's basketball is on the raod, it is easy to find fans at watch parties at a number of local restaurants.

Mason's annual Fall for the Book Festival takes place at venues throughout Northern Virginia. Here students read poetry in the CIty of Fairfax

Hike, bike, or just comtemplate the view at any number of beautiful Northern Virginia parks, such as Great Falls, just minutes from campus.

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On the Town

Here at Mason you can have the best of both worlds—a quaint college town just minutes from a bustling world capital. While Mason is conveniently located near the sights and amenities of Washington, D.C., you can pretty much find everything you need right here in Fairfax. Grab a quick bite to eat at the nearby Brion’s Grille, do some shopping at Fair Oaks Mall, or shoot some pool with friends at the Hard Times Cafe.

Northern Virginia also has much to offer. Hike along the Ridge Trail at Great Falls Park, take a ghost tour through Old Town Alexandria, or catch a concert at Wolf Trap.