Lorton, Census-designated place in Fairfax County, United States.
Lorton is a community in Fairfax County with several facilities serving residents, including a community center with library and senior programs. The Virginia Railway Express station and Amtrak Auto Train terminal connect the area to Washington D.C. and destinations across the country.
The area housed a prison starting in the early 1900s, which held women activists who fought for voting rights in 1917. This facility operated until 2001 and shaped the local identity for decades.
The Workhouse Arts Center occupies a former prison building and provides studios, galleries, and performance spaces for regional artists. Visitors find contemporary art and local exhibitions within these transformed spaces.
Visitors can use the Virginia Railway Express to reach Washington D.C. quickly, or the Amtrak Auto Train terminal for service to southern states. The area is accessible from several major highways and offers good transportation connections for day trips throughout the region.
Five Guys, the popular hamburger chain, keeps its headquarters here and plans to build a major indoor ski facility. This connection brings a recognized brand together with an unexpected recreation project for the area.
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