Overview
Burke is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
Burke can be accessed via I-95 (via Franconia-Springfield Parkway or Old Keene Mill Road), I-495 (via Braddock Road), or I-66 (via Fairfax County Parkway).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Get in
Burke can be accessed via I-95 (via Franconia-Springfield Parkway or Old Keene Mill Road), I-495 (via Braddock Road), or I-66 (via Fairfax County Parkway).
It can also be accessed by Metrorail to Franconia-Springfield, followed by taxi/car/bus. There are also two VRE stations in Burke, one of which doubles as an Amtrak station.
Do
Burke Lake Park: A local park with a five-mile trail, mini-golf, kayaks, a carousel, and more. Admission is free for residents, but there is a charge for non-residents on weekends and holidays.
Burke Lake Golf Course: an 18-hole golf course with a driving range and clubhouse.
Sleep
There are no hotels in Burke; one would have to go to Fairfax or Springfield for one.
Nearby
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